You have to make a clearance cut in the magazine latch itself. Most aftermarket extended latches also have this problem even with the old stock bolt locks.

 

I chucked one plunger into a drill press set on a medium speed, and using a good file slightly reduced the OD. It doesn't take but a few minutes.

 

I've done this before also. But usually.............I debur the side that sits against the trigger housing and use a drop or 2 of oil and things work out most of the time.

swampf0x

 

Ok, thanks guys. I'll clearance the plunger.

PS - I guess it doesn't really matter if the auto bolt lock hole has been a little "hogged" out due to my thinking that it was the problem before realizing the plunger issue?

 

Anyone know where to buy a replacement mag latch plunger? I got a little carried away and now it won't catch on the mag release.

I chucked up the plunger in my 1/2" drill and used a dremel cutting wheel to grind down the edge. Unfortunately, it ground away the plunger much quicker than I expected. Now the plunger and spring fly out when I use the mag release...

 

Nevermind, I found it on Numrich. It was $2.40 so I ordered two of them. I called their number 1-866-NUMRICH, chose option #1 and they give you the code for free shipping. :bthumb:

 

Not trying to rub salt in a wound, but...
Polishing and Grinding are two totally opposite operations.
Its much easier to remover more later than to try to add metal back.

 

I understand the difference between grinding and polishing. I was using a file at first and it was going VERY slowly so I switched to the cutting wheel. When the new ones come in, I'll use the cutting wheel but do it a little slower this time. No big deal I just got a little impatient.

 

In my experience it isn't the plunger itself that is the problem, but the fit between the bolt release and mag release that causes the interference. As someone else stated, most aftermarket mag releases need a little clean up, just a touch, because they usually bind up a bit. If you did your own bolt release mod take a little time to make sure the bolt release is smooth and deburred as well. That and a little extra gun oil in the area and mine always work fine.

 

I'll take a look at the fit between the magazine release and the plate as well. My order should ship today so I'm hoping to get it by Saturday (USPS). I'm working on sanding down the stock to prep it for paint so at least I'm not having to wait on it to go shooting!

 

i noticed a snug fit there when i was modding my bolt release. i block sanded both sides of the bolt release and use lots of gun oil. doesn't seem to be a problem. i also studied the aftermarket bolt release before cutting on mine. there is also some tutorial vids out there as well.

http://www.google.com/search?q=10-2...t+release+mod&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

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Sorry I didn't stress removing a minimum of material. A suggestion now would be try the new plunger BEFORE modifying it. The necessary clearance is so small, the new one may work fine.

Good luck.

 

LOL it wasn't your fault. I shaved a little and tested it but it was still causing a problem. So... I went nuts with the dremel and made it too small On a brighter note, the stock is now in primer and soon to be ready for paint. Now to decide what color(s) to paint it...