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3/11/2026 11:51:16 AM EDT
I purchased a Ruger American Gen 2 in 5.56 that uses AR mags and was wondering if it’s possible to convert it to AICS magazines just by swapping the stock.
3/11/2026 1:23:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Urimaginaryfrnd][Edited] [#1]
MDT chassis ….. should have the AI bottom metal.  The original polymer AI mags are long enough internally to use 80 gr .223 loads , but 10 round only is what I’ve seen.  The up side is the MDT chassis can add a folding stock (just check that it’s still 26 in overall when folded)

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3/15/2026 9:45:34 PM EDT
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Ruger sells the bottom "metal" (plastic) that converts it to AICS mags in the original stock.

Call them, it's cheaper than a new stock, around $35 iirc

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