Thought I'd post a quick write up on the Area 419 magazine extensions for AI/Accurate mags. These are part of the amazing Area 419 products that are being brought in by Tom at Go Big Tactical. Area 419 is the real deal folks, the machining and finish is second to none. Below are a few pictures of the extensions and some observations.
I run these in a 6.5 CM. Normally AI/Accurate mags are over sprung when fully loaded, then a little sloppy when they get near the end. These mag extensions must be the right amount of travel for the spring as they now have consistent tension throughout the cycle. I can now get 16 rounds of 6.5 CM in a mag which is up from about 11-12 with stock mags. As I will mainly use these for PRS, running 16 rounds in a mag will nearly eliminate mag changes in a lot of the stages.
Opening the box, you are reminded that these are made in the US. Included is an Allen key for the set screw, simple instructions, and a sweet Area 419 sticker.
I opted for plain old black, more tactical that way. They come in a variety of different anodized colors with custom engraving options available.
Installation literally takes less than a minute. Remove stock floor plate on the mag, remove set screw from new extension, collapse mag spring/follower into the new extension and slide over mag body. Tighten down the set screw and you're ready to go
Here is what they look like ones installed.
Finally, installed in the rifle. They do not hang down any further that the pistol grip making it a no brainer to add more rounds to your rig
For just over $60 CAN, these are a great addition to the competitive shooter. I expect to see these showing up at matches throughout the 2019 Canadian season.
I run these in a 6.5 CM. Normally AI/Accurate mags are over sprung when fully loaded, then a little sloppy when they get near the end. These mag extensions must be the right amount of travel for the spring as they now have consistent tension throughout the cycle. I can now get 16 rounds of 6.5 CM in a mag which is up from about 11-12 with stock mags. As I will mainly use these for PRS, running 16 rounds in a mag will nearly eliminate mag changes in a lot of the stages.
Opening the box, you are reminded that these are made in the US. Included is an Allen key for the set screw, simple instructions, and a sweet Area 419 sticker.
I opted for plain old black, more tactical that way. They come in a variety of different anodized colors with custom engraving options available.
Installation literally takes less than a minute. Remove stock floor plate on the mag, remove set screw from new extension, collapse mag spring/follower into the new extension and slide over mag body. Tighten down the set screw and you're ready to go
Here is what they look like ones installed.
Finally, installed in the rifle. They do not hang down any further that the pistol grip making it a no brainer to add more rounds to your rig
For just over $60 CAN, these are a great addition to the competitive shooter. I expect to see these showing up at matches throughout the 2019 Canadian season.
