9mm mag block opinions

[Salsantini]

I have an LWRC lower and think I would like to convert this to a 9mm AR.  What mag blocks have you used?  

[brix]

I have an LWRC lower and think I would like to convert this to a 9mm AR.  What mag blocks have you used?  

I have a Stern defense block on a lower as a back up. The mag release takes a little getting used to but it works pretty good.

[Paul-the new guy]

I have been wondering this also.  I would prefer Glock mags.  Looking for something I can use in an M16 lower. 

[Eric802]

If you're not set on using Glock or Colt mags, you can use Endomags.  

 

https://www.meanarms.com/products/detail/endomag-9mm

[grsdoug]

I have a Stern conversion for my SBR lower. With their 8.5 inch upper it shoots as accurately as my Sig MPX. It runs perfectly with 125 Precision Delta JHPs. I started off with a H3 buffer, but went to a 7. 5 ounce heavy buffer which seems to shoot flatter. I also use their add on mag well, which helps greatly with speed loads. With practice the release is not an issue.

[Scooter]

Go with Stern Defense.

 

Don't use Mean Arms. The ejector is crap. I have a pile of those things collecting dust.

[Les Snyder]

my SBR uses one from Macon Armory... the production shop makes adapters from Rudy's design for a variety of outlets... it is for Colt (Metalform) magazines... bottom load with a button head cap screw that holds it in the mag well, and two tension set screws in the forward portion to engage the mag well

[safarihunter]

I have used the Hahn in the past and was satisfied. It used the S&W mags

[Salsantini]

On 12/11/2019 at 6:10 PM, Eric802 said:

If you're not set on using Glock or Colt mags, you can use Endomags.  

 

https://www.meanarms.com/products/detail/endomag-9mm

Have you had any feeding issues with the Mean Arms Endomag?

[Eric802]

1 hour ago, Salsantini said:

Have you had any feeding issues with the Mean Arms Endomag?

Not as many as I would've expected; I've had a couple occasions where the round would get hung up at a 45 degree angle going from the mag into the chamber, but that's been unusual.  I definitely do not have enough rounds through the system to offer very strong opinions on reliability yet.  

[tomv]

+1 for Stern Defense. Thousands of rounds trouble free with that system

[Scooter]

On 12/19/2019 at 12:33 PM, Salsantini said:

Have you had any feeding issues with the Mean Arms Endomag?

 

Feeding issue isn't the problem. It's the flimsy ejectors. If the ejector gets bumped out of place like from your mag pouch, it's not going to seat at all with the bolt forward. With the bolt locked back, it'll just jam up the bolt.

 

They are almost impossible to seat fully loaded with the bolt forward, making mag changes almost impossible if you didn't already bump the ejector out of place. Even downloaded is still difficult.

[Eric802]

1 hour ago, Scooter said:

They are almost impossible to seat fully loaded with the bolt forward, making mag changes almost impossible if you didn't already bump the ejector out of place. Even downloaded is still difficult.

True.  I had to download mine to around half capacity before it was practical to seat with a closed bolt.

[angry]

I'm wining match's with a stern