Take off the Teflon?

[1970kev]

Hi:
I recently acquired 5 - 30rnd AR mags, Teflon coated. I heard that they might be tight in my robarm M96 - and they are - VERY tight.

Is there any way to chemically remove the Teflon coating (at least on the top inch or so) to make the mag go in and out easier??

Maybe this is a dumb question - but before I try various things, I'd like to get your expert opinions...
Thanks.
KB.

 

[aftermidnight]

check the surface of the '5 round' rivets/pins.. if they're not flush theres a good suspect..

 

[Donny Fenn1]

what midnight said, it's probably the rivet, not the teflon....

 

[1970kev]

Hi:
Thanks - I tried that (it certainly helps a lot).
I bet with no rivet(s) it would fit even better (but can't do that)...
Thanks.
KB.

 

[ben hunchak]

My wife removes teflon from fry pans by burning the eggs a couple of times.

 

[Silverback]

Though it is not chemically I would tape off around the magazine below where you want to remove the coating then go at the upper part with fine steel wool, not the best but beats using a grinder.

 

[Nine]

My wife removes teflon from fry pans by burning the eggs a couple of times.

BWAHAHAHAHA!

 

[G37]

The Teflon if removed will make very little difference; it's the mags themselves (not mil-spec) or the rifle.

Find some mags that fit right and stick with those

 

[1970kev]

Hi:
Thanks to all. Between the rivits and some old holes (wrong spot) that also affectd the fit. Now with no rivets and hte holes filed, they just drop right out smooth...
KB.

 

[P0WERWAGON]

file the rivet heads or internally block the mags. or just buy some ten rounders.

BTW nice charger, real R/T?

 

[1970kev]

Hi:
I wish... 318 only - lots of plans, but between bikes, and cars and guns and... well you know how it goes.
KB.