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08-26-2012, 08:24 PM
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My DIY mag extension
Since nobody makes a higher capacity magazine, or mag extension, I machined my own today. My prototype is just made out of acrylic and bolted together to test function. It bumps my 8 round magazine to a 10 round. I can fit an 11th round, but cant get the magazine to push all the way into the mag well. So, i'll need to shorten it slightly so I cant fit 11 rounds on accident.
If it functions, it'll be made out of some impact resistant plastic, and contoured to match the grip. I wouldn't trust it with my life, but it would be nice at the range/idpa.
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08-26-2012, 09:21 PM
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Really nice, especially if it works.
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09-03-2012, 06:57 PM
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Here's the mostly finished extension. Needs to be deburred and painted black. My nylon 6/6 is a deep navy or purple, not quite black.
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09-03-2012, 07:04 PM
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Nice job!!! I need to do the same to the Bodyguard 380. Looks like that will be my next project.
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09-06-2012, 01:04 PM
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Ok so how much do the cost?
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09-06-2012, 03:16 PM
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What about the mag spring? I know the Shield mag springs are long but adding that much more room for the spring may cause issues and I think you realize it due to saying it would be for range use only. Very cool concept and skill though.
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09-06-2012, 05:42 PM
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The only thing I can say is WOW!! You can sell this. Have a patent and sell it dude.
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09-06-2012, 08:42 PM
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U mines well get the full size m&p! Haha. The purpose of the size of the shield is for concealment!
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09-06-2012, 08:51 PM
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09-06-2012, 09:03 PM
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What about the mag spring? I know the Shield mag springs are long but adding that much more room for the spring may cause issues and I think you realize it due to saying it would be for range use only. Very cool concept and skill though.
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I think it will still be 100% reliable. Even extended, I dont really notice much pressure difference when loading the first round into an 8rd or 10rd magazine. But without doing longer term testing, I dont know about using it for defense.
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09-06-2012, 09:07 PM
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The only thing I can say is WOW!! You can sell this. Have a patent and sell it dude.
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With what material I have left, i'll make as many as will allow and sell them to whomever wants them. Not sure when I'll have the time to do that though. I dont plan on doing any production runs of them to sell. Of course plans always change.
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09-06-2012, 09:10 PM
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U mines well get the full size m&p! Haha. The purpose of the size of the shield is for concealment!
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I'm just using it at the range and matches. The 7rd magazine is my concealed mag of choice. With the +2 extension, the grip is as long as the slide! Maybe longer, I havn't measured it.
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09-06-2012, 09:44 PM
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With what material I have left, i'll make as many as will allow and sell them to whomever wants them. Not sure when I'll have the time to do that though. I dont plan on doing any production runs of them to sell. Of course plans always change.
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Man those are pretty cool. I call dibs on the first one you make. I will take two if you have enough. Let me know for real if you make some more and sell them I will buy some.
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09-06-2012, 10:02 PM
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Very nice job! & I'm sure you could sell a bunch.
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09-06-2012, 10:17 PM
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Very nice....great work.
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09-06-2012, 10:36 PM
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Also what about a 3 round extension for the 7 round mag? I think that might look even better.
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09-06-2012, 11:07 PM
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Here's the mostly finished extension. Needs to be deburred and painted black. My nylon 6/6 is a deep navy or purple, not quite black.
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What material is that? It looks like ABS to me thats why I'm asking.
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09-07-2012, 06:37 AM
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What material is that? It looks like ABS to me thats why I'm asking.
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Cast nylon 6/6
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09-08-2012, 12:28 PM
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Cast nylon 6/6
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Do you have a casting machine or did you shop it out?
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09-08-2012, 12:43 PM
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Do you have a casting machine or did you shop it out?
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You can get the material in either cast, or extruded sheets. The part itself was completely machined on a CNC vertical mill.
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09-08-2012, 01:24 PM
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If you decide to manufacture the piece check out a 3D Mojo machine. That what I use for my prototypes. You can buy one or lease one for $185 month.
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09-08-2012, 01:35 PM
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If you decide to manufacture the piece check out a 3D Mojo machine. That what I use for my prototypes. You can buy one or lease one for $185 month.
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A guy could have a lot of fun with one of those!
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