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I have an early Armalite AR-10B w/ the early style bolt catch. It only works reliably with the early magazines (where the follower has a plunger in the back). Unfortunately being new to Armalite, I did not know there were Gen I and Gen II magazines. I stupidly bought several of the later type magazines (see pictures below). The bolt slams into the follower and causes all sorts of problems. These do not hold open and do not cycle reliably.
If I replace the bolt catch to a Gen II type bolt catch, will it cycle from both Gen I and Gen II magazines? Or is there a way to replace the follower on my Gen II magazines and convert them to a Gen I?
I really love this rifle, it is very accurate and well made. But the lack of magazines is a major bummer.
Many thanks in advance.
If I replace the bolt catch to a Gen II type bolt catch, will it cycle from both Gen I and Gen II magazines? Or is there a way to replace the follower on my Gen II magazines and convert them to a Gen I?
I really love this rifle, it is very accurate and well made. But the lack of magazines is a major bummer.
Many thanks in advance.
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