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deanf · July 19, 1999, 06:59 PM

So, is the 8 round follower just a shorter version of the 7 round follower?

It would appear possible to cut down the 7 round follower so that it can travel further towards the floorplate, thus allowing 8 rounds. The portion to be cut would be the long side that travels down the spine of the mag as the rounds are loaded. Test fitting with 8 rounds with the spring out and the florrplate off indicates exactly 1/8th inch should be removed.

Would someone out there mind comparing the 7 and 8 round followers to see what the difference is?

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July 19, 1999, 06:59 PM	#3
deanf Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 1999 Location: N47º 12’ x W122º 10' Posts: 1,599	So, is the 8 round follower just a shorter version of the 7 round follower? It would appear possible to cut down the 7 round follower so that it can travel further towards the floorplate, thus allowing 8 rounds. The portion to be cut would be the long side that travels down the spine of the mag as the rounds are loaded. Test fitting with 8 rounds with the spring out and the florrplate off indicates exactly 1/8th inch should be removed. Would someone out there mind comparing the 7 and 8 round followers to see what the difference is? ------------------ “The whole of the Bill (of Rights) is a declaration of the right of the people at large or considered as individuals. ... It establishes some rights of the individual as unalienable and which consequently, no majority has a right to deprive them of.” -Alexander Addison, 1789 [This message has been edited by deanf (edited July 19, 1999).] [This message has been edited by deanf (edited July 19, 1999).]