GSG 1911

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#1 Post by Nelly2014 »

I have some extended mags and some not. The former are no problem but standard mags are not so easy to insert when you're in a hurry.
My question is how much can I Dremmel off the 'nannystate' contraption around the magwell and still be legal?
I've searched ootoob and can't find any reference to such modification, this lack may be significant but I don't know.
Just wondering if anyone else has done this. I realise that the length of the LBP may not be compromised and this is not my intention, just the bulk around the magwell to make insertion/extraction easier.
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#2 Post by Sim G »

I'd say as much as you want as long as you don't affect the structural integrity of the the rod and hence it's OAL.
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#3 Post by bradaz11 »

As much as you like so long as it doesn't snap off
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#4 Post by Andy »

I cut everything forward of the mounting bolts off.
Loads easier to get mags in and out now.
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#5 Post by Blackstuff »

I've shaved mine away so the original bumpers i put on the mag bases protrude passed it. Now i have +3 bases on 5 of my mags they're well beyond it.
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#6 Post by shellshokt »

I did the same to mine. Not quite as aggressive as Blackstuff but sufficient to make sure standard mags securely locked into position. But with extended mags it works a dream, and lets face it, who wants 10 rounds when you can have more!
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