M1A/M14 - Fixed Magazine Kit

IT WORKS!

I've installed two of these on a pair of Springfield M1A loaded match rifles to transform them into "fixed magazine" firearms. They do work -- once installed, there is NO way to activate the mag release latch with the trigger group in place. No amount of leverage with tools or other "bullet button" workarounds can succeed -- which is exactly what I need to be compliant with dreadful legislation that mandates that "fixed magazine" means that the firearm needs to be disassembled to change the mag. Maglatch's product succeeds very well indeed. The only minor points that kept me from awarding a full 5 star review are the instructions. They lack detail, and are overly optimistic about the ease of applying and removing these devices when moving to a "free" state. Fortunately, I was able to figure out where the device should be installed on the trigger group for it to achieve its function. The instructions and tiny photo were insufficient by themselves, and the job needed some careful attention, studying what part levers against what, and which must be immobilized to comply with these dreadful laws. On a newer M1A, the part slipped right in. On an older one, however, I had to use a brass punch and hammer to tap it into place. I predict that the reverse effort with a punch will be required to remove it, bending the device and rendering it a "single installation only" part. The notion suggested by the instructions that it can be freely removed and replaced in seconds is unrealistic. However, as a single time install device, it meets my needs as these dreadful laws work their way through the judicial process.

First of all it does the job. I'm happy to be able to take my closet queen out for exercise. My rifle is the supermatch by Springfield and it may be a tighter fit in my gun vs std. m1a's. I had to file the latch blocker to fit inside the trigger group. A very tight fit. Next still it would not slide into position without removing the mag latch pin, inserting the new part and then re-pinning the mag release lever. Like i said maybe my rifle was just tight, and it took some time to fit it in. Still I am Happy to have it done and don't have to worry about Big Brother or Big Sister here in NY.

Picture and instructions poor. Product works fine once I figured out how to install

Easy to install and remove. No customization needed. Just drops right in.

Simple solution to gun laws that require you to fix a magazine on an M1A. Works great, and installs easily.

Lead time before being shipped was kinda long, but I'm happy with the product. Easily installed in 30 seconds and I was legal.

Super easy to install and works perfectly.

I purchased the MagLatch M1A only and it worked perfectly.