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Originally Posted By icyclefar:
Originally Posted By wrhk33:
Only one problem, the top of the adapter interferes with the inside of the upper receiver. If I insert the adaptor in just the lower it fits fine but the upper will not close. If I pin the upper and lower together the adaptor will stop about .050" short of seating. I have this same problem. Could you give a little more detail as to what you did to fix it. Thanks!  On each side, at the top, I filed the corners round. |
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Originally Posted By jhrgr:
Originally Posted By SBR7_11:
Originally Posted By sharky30:
anyone have this block in stock? Midway and Brownells seem to be the only 2 vendors with it advertised.. Do you have a Midway part # ? I can't find them on their website at all.... Looks like the only place is Brownells now............Midway has discontinued the block: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=135516 |
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Brownells has them again
I kept that page open in a firefox tab and refreshed every few days, last night it said in stock I ordered and got a shipping confirmation email today |
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Originally Posted By sharky30:
Brownells has them again I kept that page open in a firefox tab and refreshed every few days, last night it said in stock I ordered and got a shipping confirmation email today Yeah, that's where I got mine. Better price than Midway anyway. Even better with the discount. $140+shipping. |
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mine came today
holy shit does it have a tight mag well. either my mags are way out of spec or it is guess I'll be filing it |
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Mine should get here tomorrow from brownells. I Hope it works. My two UZI mags are from the 80s.
Originally Posted By edlmann:
Originally Posted By sharky30:
Brownells has them again Still in stock: Stock Number / Desc 100-001-402 9mm Mag Block Adapter Price $165.75 Your Price$140.00 Click here for details. FWIW; AFAIK; IMHO; YMMV; yadda, yadda, yadda. Regards, Ed Mann Bobby Bowden is doing a fine job - just leave him alone. Albert says, "Click here for free Gator wallpaper." http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z111/edlmann/FlaGators2.png |
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Originally Posted By sharky30:
mine came today holy shit does it have a tight mag well. either my mags are way out of spec or it is guess I'll be filing it did some very light filing of the front and back of the mag well and followed up with some 300 or 320 sandpaper all but one or two of my preban uzi mags fit easily now |
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What follows is a duplicate of posting to another thread but it relates to the VM unit particularly so I thought I'd place the verbiage here as well:
I 've got the VM unit also. I also have an Uzi so I wanted 100% swappable, unmodified mags. That was not to be. I've got 20 or so Uzi mags of various makes and round capacity. To get any mags save one to fit, I had to file out the side-to-side metal inside the lower end of the VM unit. Any mags that are the least bit tight in the Uzi don't fit into the VM unit. After filing the VM unit, about 8 or 10 mags go in okay and four (3, 25 rd and 1, 32 rnd) work real well, and half a dozen or so still don't fit. I've tested the fit of the VM unit in three mil spec lowers and in all cases it clamps in nicely - holding the mag catch firmly. The takedown pin is really hard to push out after the VM unit is installed so I use an old toothbrush handle ground to 1/4" as a pin-push tool. The VM unit does not fit a non-mil spec billet lower that I have. The VM unit is not perfect, but for the cost and the fact that it leaves the mags unaltered, it's a compromise. Since I have 9 mm as a second upper to go with the 5.56/.223 upper, I'm okay with what I have and how it works. Shooting wise, no issues at all. Best of luck whatever you decide. Not legal advice, MHO, YMMV, etc. |
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Does anyone know if these mags work with the VM Hytech Block?
Uzi Mags |
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Originally Posted By Emilio84:
Does anyone know if these mags work with the VM Hytech Block? Uzi Mags Yep, Genuine IMI contract UZI Mags... I bought (10) a couple yr ago, nothing like real UZI mags.. EDIT to add ––> I made my block 7yr ago to take all the mags as the std UZI magwell will accept... Later production blocks "should already have the magazine hole opened/finished to work just like an Uzi magwell on the Uzi semi auto or SMG.. |
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Originally Posted By SBR7_11:
Originally Posted By Emilio84:
Does anyone know if these mags work with the VM Hytech Block? Uzi Mags Yep, Genuine IMI contract UZI Mags... I bought (10) a couple yr ago, nothing like real UZI mags.. EDIT to add ––> I made my block 7yr ago to take all the mags as the std UZI magwell will accept... Later production blocks "should already have the magazine hole opened/finished to work just like an Uzi magwell on the Uzi semi auto or SMG.. A little confused. When you say your block do you mean the VM Hytec? Are you the manufacturer? |
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Originally Posted By Emilio84:
Originally Posted By SBR7_11:
Originally Posted By Emilio84:
Does anyone know if these mags work with the VM Hytech Block? Uzi Mags Yep, Genuine IMI contract UZI Mags... I bought (10) a couple yr ago, nothing like real UZI mags.. EDIT to add ––> I made my block 7yr ago to take all the mags as the std UZI magwell will accept... Later production blocks "should already have the magazine hole opened/finished to work just like an Uzi magwell on the Uzi semi auto or SMG.. A little confused. When you say your block do you mean the VM Hytec? Are you the manufacturer? My block is out of the first run Hy-Tech made back in April 2003... The original magwell opening was not cut to the std UZI dimension found on the the UZI as we all know and love... so I had to spend some time with a file to make the block take the UZI mags the same as any Uzi out on the market. I still have the block, and My Uzi I bought in March of 1988, so I get dual use out of my plain old everyday UZI mags, the money I would have spent having mags cut bought me a magblock, and my mags work as intended in my and others UZI. |
Well I did the mods to the block that were done by the two folks that posted photos. Filed the radius in the block deeper and flied the mag catch so it was thinner at the bottom. Mags fit great until you let the bot close. Then the mags fall out. The downward pressure forces them out  .
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There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
Well I fixed it. I think 
100-001-402 VM HY-TECH 9MM MAG BLOCK ADAPTER 1 165.99 165.99 YOUR PRODUCT TOTAL IS: 165.99 UPS - GROUND: 11.50 NRA 'ROUND-UP': 10.00 ORDER TOTAL: 188.49 |
There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
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Originally Posted By Emilio84:
Brownells will be sending me another one... I have two crappy ones. Hopefully the third replacement will be in better shape. On the bright side the UZI 32rd mags from RTG were a perfect fit! Add me to the list of owners of crappy ones It came in laying in the box with some air bladder packing that was deflated 
The 25 round uzi mags(web on the back) fit perfect and stay in. The thirty rounders that you dont have to pound in fall out if you touch them. The upper will not close on the lower with the block installed, bolt open or closed. They are 2 piece design now |
There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
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Originally Posted By SBR7_11:
Originally Posted By Slimm:
They are 2 piece design now Got good clear/clear pics ? I will get some 
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There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
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What a Train Wreck. The overnighted me the part to the wrong address
08/17/2010 9:13 A.M. THE RECEIVER HAS MOVED. UPS ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE RECEIVER TO COMPLETE DELIVERY, NO DELIVERY WAS MADE 08/17/2010 7:51 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY 08/17/2010 6:40 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN 08/17/2010 6:10 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 08/17/2010 5:48 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
Why me Lord ? ETA New info 08/17/2010 10:22 A.M. THE SHIPPER HAS REQUESTED A DELIVERY INTERCEPT FOR THIS PACKAGE / DELIVERY TO AN ALTERNATE ADDRESS WAS REQUESTED |
There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
| Of the three I have in my house at the moment the newest one sent was in the best condition. Unfortunately it is the one that fit the mags the worst (wouldn't lock the mag in place). Only block takes the mags like it should. I will be returning the other two and complaining to brownells yet again. I'll be grabbing some alumahyde to spray it once I get everything fit and running nicely |
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email exchange so far. I have 2 of them right now
Your message has been sent. Invite Karen Blankenship to Gmail Reply | Joel Loftin to Karen show details 9:50 PM (3 minutes ago) Karen, The answer that they all have blemishes is not acceptable to me. Can you Have the MFG drop ship me one ? If not, How about a contact number to get an RMA number from the MFG ? I need one of these that works and doesn't look used. If I hadn't sold my customer the part I would be asking you for my money back at this point. I sold a service to a customer that I need to provide. I need your help in providing that service. Joel Loftin - Hide quoted text - On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Karen Blankenship <[email protected]> wrote: Joel: See note below, I have Jon in tech support pull one, and this is the results of what he found. Karen Blankenship Brownells/Sinclair Customer Service Senior Representative (641)623-5401 Ext 5417 From: Jon Wittwer Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:32 PM To: Karen Blankenship Subject: RE: Brownells Order Number: 06102673.00 Karen, I’ve looked at all the inventory in the bin and they all have some type of blemish or scratch on the finish. Jon Wittwer Technical Support Gunsmith Brownells Incorporated From: Karen Blankenship Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:57 PM To: Jon Wittwer Subject: FW: Brownells Order Number: 06102673.00 Importance: High Can you pull one of these 100-001-402 VM HY-TECH 9MM MAG BLOCK ADAPTER. Please read his note below. Maybe all inventory is scratched, or marks. Location J21O03A Karen Blankenship Brownells/Sinclair Customer Service Senior Representative (641)623-5401 Ext 5417 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- From: Joel Loftin[SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:11:15 PM To: Chandra Tanke Subject: Re: Brownells Order Number: 06102673.00 Auto forwarded by a Rule Karen, The good news is the part showed up today. And there were notes on the bottom of the invoice telling the order pickers and packers to be sure and look at the part and make sure it was not damaged and to be sure and use extra packing material. Bad news is they ignored the instructions. Part came in scratched up. It rubbed through the bag on both ends and wore the finish off. They packed it between two pieces of air bladder stuff on its side. The sides were not protected at all. Do they not have bubble wrap in the shipping dept ? The part it self looks like it has been used, there are file/ scrape marks inside of the mag block from some one using a file or sand paper to remove metal. The magazine catch has been filed on too. You will see it when you get the part back. None of the Mags that I have, that the mag block is designed to accept will stay in it. When you put them in the rifle and close the bolt they fall out. The mag block is a little to large, I cant close the upper part of the rifle onto the lower receiver. It is too tall. I am hoping the third time will be the charm could you please send me another one. Please make sure it comes to the correct address Thanks Steve Loftin On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 7:18 AM, Karen Blankenship <[email protected]> wrote: Joel: We do apologize for the condition of your recent shipment. We are sending you a no charge reshipment UPS next day today, so you would receive your replacement on Tuesday. I have also issued a UPS pick up notice call tag. Please have the original part in a box, and ready for pick up by UPS within 2 to 3 days. Once the original item comes back to Brownells, we will clear the no charge sent out today. Again, we do apologize for the condition of your shipment. Karen Blankenship Brownells/Sinclair Customer Service Senior Representative (641)623-5401 Ext 5417 From: Joel Loftin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:57 PM To: Chandra Tanke Subject: Re: Brownells Order Number: 06102673.00 To the shipping department lead/Supervisor, If I had not opened this package myself I would not believe this part was sent out like this. As it is I still cant believe that anyone would send a part out to a customer like this. It looks like poop. I have attached photos of the part and the packing a material or lack of. If I sent my product out like this I couldn't stay in business. This part looks like it was thrown around the warehouse before it was boxed up. The air packaging was deflated. As you can see in the pictures There was NO protective material in the box at all. Please send me replacement asap. Feel free to/Please contact me at |
There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
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Sounds about right... ugh... I have become really dissapointed with brownells over this issue. I am going to keep the one magblock that fits my mags right as I mentioned in my other post. For some reason only one has the mag release in the right spot for the mags I have. Its all very weird.
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| The ones where the mags popped out... was it because they mag release wasn't clamping into the slot? If so, it appears to be because of the placement of the feedramp block. It seems to be a touch low on the two that are a no go for me with my mags. Of course... the one that works well with my mags is also the one with the ejector that wiggles and makes noise. I need to shim it now... |
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sounds like I got lucky
finish was fine on mine mags were tight but a little filing and high grit (I think I used 320) sandpaper took care of that without making the mags loose in the block. even the couple of mags that fit ok before I did anything did not become loose in the block I still have a couple mags that are tight, so obviously not all uzi mags are to the exact same specs even if they look like it to the naked eye |
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Both of mine are working now. One of them likes the 25 round UZI mags and the other likes the 32;s I only have one 9mm upper for now so its no big deal for now.
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There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
| Got my 9mm upper in the other day. Ran into issues with the magazines being popped loose when releasing the bolt catch or letting go of the charging handle but I fixed that with some file work on the catch and body. Hand cycled some dummy rounds and it all seems to be good to go. If I wasn't in NY and could use any magazine I wanted instead of being limited to preban uzi magazines I'd definitely go with a Hahn but for now this should do the trick. I'll post a range report when I get to shoot it later this week. |
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Originally Posted By Getnlwr:
So are these guys not around anymore? I really do like the concept and was looking to buy one. Mine is for sale. I bought a RR 9mm lower to go with my spikes 9mm upper. |
There are two times when you can have too much ammo: When you are on fire or drowning. All other times, it is better to have too much vs. not enough.
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Originally Posted By mjrowley:
so glad this thread is still here. Iv had issues with my VM for years. Finally decided to do some research. So...that was why you bumped a 4.5 / 7 year old thread ?? I mean you could have just read it, bookmarked it, and just gone on with life..... Seriously, there are enough companies out there that can either fix, or can replace the crap you have with better options. . |
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Originally Posted By Getnlwr:
Interested in selling it? No,, my Uzi be 31yr here on March 16. Need inexpensive - boring reliable way to feed my 9mm AR-15 Attached File |
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