mildot1 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would like to add a extended mag release to my eagle. Can't be that tuff to do unless it is hardened steel? Any one ever done it?? Thanks for the help Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would like to add a extended mag release to my eagle. Can't be that tuff to do unless it is hardened steel? Any one ever done it??Thanks for the help Brad Needs to be heated up and then let cool before you can drill it. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Sell the one you have and buy a drilled and tapped one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They're pretty hard. It's worth it to buy one already done. If you must drill and tap it yourself, make sure you drill it one size larger than normal, and use a brand new tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) They are harder than woodpecker lips. The good news is the end of the broken tap can be ground off flush and you can still use it LOL. I have drilled and tapped ONE, ruined the drill bit and the tap, plus it took me 20 minutes to get it done. No way that pays when I can buy one for $30. EDIT: The worst part about it was I put the button on and went to a steel match. Bang click F*$K!! Maybe it was just a bad grab, and I have a throw away run. Next run, bang click F&$K!!! Eating an empty chamber reload in a steel match is not a good thing. Took it off and threw it after shooting 3 more strings with my left hand barely touching the gun, ate another 3 or 4 seconds I didn't need to have added on. I have tried ALL of the buttons out there and I drop mags with all of them on a 2011. The funny part is on a single stack I can use a small button.... Edited September 1, 2009 by HSMITH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would like to add a extended mag release to my eagle. Can't be that tuff to do unless it is hardened steel? Any one ever done it??Thanks for the help Brad Needs to be heated up and then let cool before you can drill it. BK Yep, get it hot enough to be dark red, not glowing orange, let it cool and it'll drill easily. Ask me how I found that one out....lol. Broken tap, hole not in the center and a trashed release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Uh buy one, forget the heat. Or heat and have some "fun" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Broke 2 mill drill bits.....buy one that's done its all worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartens Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Go ahead and order a new one, you'll need it when you are through trying to drill one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks Guys I figured it might be hardened and a pain to do. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have tried ALL of the buttons out there and I drop mags with all of them on a 2011. Now Howard, that's not true, you've not tried them all The most important thing I've found is the stock STI spring doesn't last too long. I've replaced them with Wolff extra power mag catch springs, no more mag drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have tried ALL of the buttons out there and I drop mags with all of them on a 2011. Now Howard, that's not true, you've not tried them all The most important thing I've found is the stock STI spring doesn't last too long. I've replaced them with Wolff extra power mag catch springs, no more mag drop. LOL, might be true, I have spent the cost of a decent production rig on them though! Even with the extra power spring it is bang click F&$K! The closest I got was milling one down so that with the button on it the release was the same height as no button on a stock unit, then I ground the button down where it was just a small tab extending back and slightly up to cut down the reach for my thumb. I only dropped one mag in 150 rounds, but that is one more than I can accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 It only took me about 10 min to drill and tap mine. The trick is the heat. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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