Unfortunately (or fortunately haha) I've moved but kept half my guns back in Ottawa. I'm still very interested in trying to make a more "solid" version that may also alleviate some of the feeding issues I've seen. I have a few friends with access to 3D printers. I think when I get back to Ottawa t the end of teh month I'll detach teh adapter and sling it to a buddy who can scan it, or find someone who can...
So almost a year down the road since the last entry in this thread... what's the verdict? Are users of VZ58's in 7.62 still happy with the CSA adapters?
I have recently gotten a VZ and am on the fence as to go for ambi mag release and tactical bolt release or try out the magwell adapter with some XCR mags.
Thanks in advance.
The CSA adapters are great, but yeah if you're gonna use XCR mags load them up with 8 rounds for the first few hundred. Also the BC Tactical ambi controls will not fit in a CSA Vz58 without modification, go for the Zahal ones, they're drop-in parts. And as for putting on magpul Zhukov handguards, I'm in the process of designing a hinged clamshell lower handguard retainer that will hopefully allow Vz owners to return their rifles to original spec if they wish. But that's a loooong ways off sadly
The bolt release didn't really work as a release anyway, more as a more ergonomic bolt hold open. The force needed to actually close the bolt was always more than my trigger finger's worth. But it's worth the convenience for manual BHO to be honest.
I went to the local machinist. He copied the the dimensions of the plastic csa adapter and cut it from a 3/8" piece of aluminum. Made it in two halves and then pinned and wielded it together. I just used the mag release from the plastic adapter. Fine fitted everything and it works great! Had to be worked in with a few rounds. But after that it work perfectly! Even the bolt hold open works perfect! Only down side was the price cost me 400$ but I I'm pretty happy with it!
I have 2 rifles in 5.56 both with the AR mag adapters and have run thousands of rounds through them with no malfunctions. The magazine catch does not work reliably so I just ground down the tab that contacts the follower so it just can act as a manual bold hold open only. I would recommend one for 5.56 rifles