Minimag Build help

[Lanechaser]

For Cockers...so the wings probably won't match up correctly and it'll have the offset through-hole on one side for an Autococker's trigger/timing rod. Not worth the $25 experiment to me.

I don't see an Lc 9.1 Wave rail...did you order it? Lc is not going to make any more rails so if you want one you better snag it while you can!

Haha well it was worth investigating! Thanks for the help.

I know, I know... I need the LC rail and it will look soo nice. Was going to order it but picked up a ULT X valve.

Business has been good so I will be splurging again soon!

On another note... I'm hesitant to do this... but considering cutting down the smoke stack and putting a 7/8 clamping feedneck to lower the profile. This body is in great shape though. Not a minimag vert feed which I would leave alone... but still hesitant to cut down an original. Will this be considered a or should I just go ahead and be practical?

[luke]

I don't see an Lc 9.1 Wave rail...did you order it? Lc is not going to make any more rails so if you want one you better snag it while you can!

I still have both lengths in stock> http://lukescustoms.com/lukes-am-rails.html

[Walking Stick]

Bad wording Luke, meant to say I didn't see your rail on his Mag yet.

You planning on keeping that sight rail? Unless it was splashed I'm not quite feeling it. Too much like old Kingman Spyder bling.

As you said Lanechaser, it's not a MM stovepipe so it shouldn't bother any Mag purists. Chop it and use a dual clamp feedneck like from Lapco or Palmer's. It should match up well with the black Teflon body.

[Lanechaser]

Bad wording Luke, meant to say I didn't see your rail on his Mag yet.

You planning on keeping that sight rail? Unless it was splashed I'm not quite feeling it. Too much like old Kingman Spyder bling.

As you said Lanechaser, it's not a MM stovepipe so it shouldn't bother any Mag purists. Chop it and use a dual clamp feedneck like from Lapco or Palmer's. It should match up well with the black Teflon body.

I can see that. I was thinking about having it anodized along with the rail eventually but it does look better with the rail off. Probably will become a cluster once I shorten the feedneck.

Got a 7/8 lapco on the way.

When all is said and done the minimag will be put back together for a backup/loaner and I'm only short of the rail once the xvalve arrives.

Got to love starting a "build" just to end up with that same marker and an entirely new one

[Lanechaser]

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Might keep it pure for one day and put a bullseye on my hopper for laughs. Or modify some type of periscope...

[Lanechaser]

Anyone have experience shortening a center feed? Trying to get an idea where to cut. Thinking 1/8" to 1/4" or so above the vent hole unless anyone recommends otherwise?
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[luke]

The cut looks rough but it's just left over solder that hasn't been cleaned off yet, this is how I would do it>

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[luke]

If you're just going to remove the AGD feedcup and use a replacement slip-on Spyder type feedcup, just leave enough of the factory feedneck to attach the replacement.

[Lanechaser]

If you're just going to remove the AGD feedcup and use a replacement slip-on Spyder type feedcup, just leave enough of the factoryfeed neck to attach the replacement.

Thanks Luke. This is the direction I'm going. Will the vent hole play any important role, or is it okay to cut below it and just leave enough meat for the clamping feedneck?

[luke]

I think its more of a sight hole rather than a vent. I would just measure the depth of the slip-on sleeve and cut the factory neck that length from the top of the body where the bottom of the new feed will sit. That is if you want it as short as possible.

[Lanechaser]

Okay awesome thanks for the input. Would like as short as possible, so I will cut it where it lines up with the bottom half of the clamping feedneck and see how it turns out. I'll get a picture up later or tomorrow.

[Lanechaser]

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[luke]

Well done.

[Lanechaser]

Alright just ordered the 9.1" wave rail. Found this benchmark rail and decided when all is said and done my minimag valve will go back in to this with the teflon VF body and I'm going to swap out the Y for a good single trigger. Will make for a nice classic backup/paint saver. Will only need a body after that for the x-valve/lukes rail/y frame. Will probably just go with a ULE, or may look at some of the $$$ bodies if work is well.
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[Lanechaser]

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Lukes 9.1" wave rail, carbon fiber 3 piece angled foregrip.

Feels much, much nicer. Thank you sir!