H&K SL-8 M-16 Mag Conversions
- Thread starter Moike
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I have the one from Top Notch (which is what the one wolverine sells is derived from) and it has never givin me any issues. the release is on the left side of the adapter and out of reach from your finger unless you release your grip. I tried it left handed, using my right hand to hit the release from under the gun and didn't find it to be awkward
Thanks Madness, I appreciate you taking the time to try that out. I was considering buying one but was a little concerned about the mag kit. Every time I have ever tried to “convert” a firearm to different methods of feed it has never worked well. Other than the mag kit I feel the gun might be great for competitive shooting. Everything I have read leads me to believe they are accurate, reliable and very importantly, non-restricted.
I also have the mag converion kit from Wolverine on my SL8. All of my mags drop free but some members on here have stated that theirs don't. Not sure if I got lucky but I have been happy with mine.
Cheers!
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- Southern ON.
A Canadian SL8-4/5 will fit a G36. US SL8-6 mags will not fit a G36.
G36 mags won't fit a Canadian SL8-4/5 without a small moification to the reciever. G36 mags won't fit a US SL8-6 without a new mag well and a bit more in depth modification the the reciever.
There are restrictions in the US about importing rifles that feed from double stack magazines. So we have a minor advantage in Canada when it comes to modding an SL8 since they are already double stack. Two small tabs inside the receiver above the magazine well have to filed out but this is a very small job. An American SL8 (and I assume some earlier models in Canada) need the G36 bolt face to feed from G36/AR15 magazines.
A newer Canadian SL8 only needs the tabs ground/filed out and take G36 mags out of the box. Good luck finding G36 mags anywhere in North American at a reasonable price.
Installing the AR15 mag well can be done at home in a few minutes with basic tools. I first have the metal one from Wolverine Supplies. It didn't install easily, didn't feed well and mags didn't drop free. I was able to return it and I want it known that Wolverine is an awesome retailer and very very good to work with. They refunded me for the mag well conversion.
I know have a black plastic mag well adapter from an outfit in florida where I also got my folding stock from. It was a snap to install, and after some filling the AR mags drop free. The bolt will not lock open on the last shot, I don't know if this is because of the AR mag springs or the aftermarket stock but it's annoying. Is anyone else having this problem with their AR mag mod?
I'm not crazy about the left sided magazine release either but whatever, I can use cheap AR mags, and I have to get some of those 10 rounders next!
A newer Canadian SL8 only needs the tabs ground/filed out and take G36 mags out of the box. Good luck finding G36 mags anywhere in North American at a reasonable price.
Installing the AR15 mag well can be done at home in a few minutes with basic tools. I first have the metal one from Wolverine Supplies. It didn't install easily, didn't feed well and mags didn't drop free. I was able to return it and I want it known that Wolverine is an awesome retailer and very very good to work with. They refunded me for the mag well conversion.
I know have a black plastic mag well adapter from an outfit in florida where I also got my folding stock from. It was a snap to install, and after some filling the AR mags drop free. The bolt will not lock open on the last shot, I don't know if this is because of the AR mag springs or the aftermarket stock but it's annoying. Is anyone else having this problem with their AR mag mod?
I'm not crazy about the left sided magazine release either but whatever, I can use cheap AR mags, and I have to get some of those 10 rounders next!
