Alright, guys, let’s talk about my little project with the MAC-10 magazine. You know, the one that can hold 32 rounds? That thing’s a beast in close-quarters, but I wanted to tweak it a bit. It’s a solid piece, also known as the Ingram Model 10, and it comes in both 9mm and .45 ACP versions. Some folks compare it to the Uzi, saying the Uzi’s got better accuracy because of its longer barrel and less recoil, but I’m all about that raw power, you know?
So, I got my hands on this MAC-10, and the first thing I noticed was the magwell. There are actually a couple of different designs. Mine’s got the big magwell. It’s pretty cool because you can use those grease gun mags with it, or even drop in an adapter and use MAC-11 modified mags. That is to say, the 9 mm is small. Anyway, I wanted to make some adjustments, so I started looking into it.
First things first, I did a safety check. Always gotta make sure there’s no round in the chamber, right? Pulled back that charging handle, made sure it was all clear. Safety first, folks.
Then, I grabbed the magazine I was gonna work with. Now, the magwell on this thing is made from a modified section of steel box section. The original size is 1″ x 2″ (that’s 25mm x 50mm for you metric folks). But it’s been shortened to 25mm x 43mm. They basically just removed a bit and widened it out a tad.
I got to work, carefully making the modifications I had in mind. It involved a bit of cutting, some filing, and a whole lot of patience. The goal was to get that magwell just right, so it would feed those rounds smoothly and reliably.
- Step One: Safety check. Ensure that there’s no round in the chamber.
- Step Two: Get the magazine ready. Hold it firmly.
- Step Three: Modify the magwell. It’s made from a 1″ x 2″ steel box section, shortened to 25mm x 43mm.
- Step Four: Carefully adjust and fit. This takes some patience!
After a few hours of tinkering, I finally got it where I wanted it. It was a bit of a challenge, but definitely worth it. Now, that MAC-10’s got a custom magwell that’s smooth as butter. It’s feeding rounds like a dream, and I’m ready to hit the range and put it to the test.
So yeah, that’s my little MAC-10 magazine project. It was a fun little adventure, and I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. If you’re ever thinking about doing some custom work on your own firearms, just remember to be safe, take your time, and enjoy the process. It’s all about making it your own, right?