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Posted: 9/30/2015 1:08:37 PM EDT
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blackthorne has m16 mag adapters for galil, any good??
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| I bought one of the unfinished UZI America (UA) mag adapters a few years back that just needed the catch pivot pin and spring installed and it works like a champ. I found it fairly cheap on Gunbroker as it had surface rust, which was easily remedied with sandblasting and Parkerizing. Other than a minute for drilling the pivot pin hole for the pin to retain the catch it was a breeze. I think I paid $25 shipped. |
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blackthorne has m16 mag adapters for galil, any good?? thanks +1 on the above comments. Although they look to be direct copies of the UA adapters, from what I learned from a few smiths, the mag angle is off on the units and it takes some work to get them to work properly, and even that is inconsistent. If you can find a UA get it. I got one several months ago, and am looking for another. |
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I'd be curious to see if it would work in a VALMET. The only issue I would see with Valmet and AK is the thickness of the receiver. The UA adapter was designed for a a Galil receiver which is milled and thicker than a sheet metal receiver, so not sure there would be a tight lockup where it inserts into the front of the magwell. Im sure that can be overcome. Anyone out there try this? |
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I bought some of the adapters maybe 20+ years ago.
It still has some rust spots on it. I never did get around to cleaning it up and repark it. It is install it on one of mine. I had to drill a hole and install a pin in it. It works fine on mine. I still have the other 2 in a box.( one of them in picture) 
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How much is the going rate for the UA mag adapters? Blackthorne sells what appears to be a direct copy of the UA adapter for about $120. However, in speaking with several prominent AK builders, the dimensions are a bit off, and it takes a bit of work to get them to run correctly. I paid $125 for my UA about a year ago. I've seen a few in the last month ranging anywhere from $150 to $300. I would say if you get fine one around $175, that's a realistic price. |
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Quoted: Blackthorne sells what appears to be a direct copy of the UA adapter for about $120. However, in speaking with several prominent AK builders, the dimensions are a bit off, and it takes a bit of work to get them to run correctly. I paid $125 for my UA about a year ago. I've seen a few in the last month ranging anywhere from $150 to $300. I would say if you get fine one around $175, that's a realistic price. Quoted: Quoted: How much is the going rate for the UA mag adapters? Blackthorne sells what appears to be a direct copy of the UA adapter for about $120. However, in speaking with several prominent AK builders, the dimensions are a bit off, and it takes a bit of work to get them to run correctly. I paid $125 for my UA about a year ago. I've seen a few in the last month ranging anywhere from $150 to $300. I would say if you get fine one around $175, that's a realistic price. So does anyone know what an original IMI mag adapter goes for now a days? |
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