Magazine locking problem.

[ghostwalker]

Hi all, Iim wondering if anyone can help.
I just got a g&g gc predator.
The gun works fine and is a sexy as any gun can be.
The supplied hi cap mag locks into the magwell perfectly.
But I also bought 5 g&g m4 120rd midcaps and these don't seem to lock into the magwell at all.
When you push them in the sit tight but there is no audible click of the mag catch locking in place and you can pull the mags straight out without using the release catch.
One thing I notice is that the high cap mag is smoothe bodied below the indent that the catch 'locks' into. However the midcaps have a 'step' on the side that pushes them away from the catch. I'm wondering if this is the cause and if so what can be done to address it.

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This is what I mean by the step. Left is the 120rd mid cap and right is the 300rd high cap that came with the predator

[KenIchikawa]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

The magazine catch is probably catching on the bump.

Have you tried pushing the magazine release inserting it as far as it goes then releasing the mag release button?

In that I'd try that before any destructive processes (if it were me and you're of course not me I might file down that bump).

[ghostwalker]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Yeah I tried that. It's like the catch isn't quiet reaching the locking slot on the side of the magazines and engaging. Almost as if the magazine is a touch too long

[tackle]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

The slots the catch engages in to is clearly different, once you've established via precise measurement that from the top of the magazine to the top of the slot edge is the same, next step would be to alter the width/depth of the faulty mags to match the functioning mag.........IMHO, it's what I'd do.
Under no circumstances attempt to mod the mag catch itself, guaranteed to go Pete tong.

[ghostwalker]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

I wouldn't attempt to mod the gun tackle.
Twitchy about even trying to mod magazines.
Find it stupid that g&g produce magazines that don't fit into g&g guns. I know the predator is a new aeg to the market. But would have thought ensuring its compatible with their own magazines was just common sense.

[tackle]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Tbh I've no experience with g&g or g&p, I'm generally TM & CA all the way, both brands that rarely have mag compatibility issues, but I've heard plenty of complaints about the former brands.
Get yourself a vernier caliper, ideal for precise measurement of this kinda stuff, you can get a digital one fairly cheaply.

[Ells]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

unless you really like the design of the magazine - and to save the effort of modding them, couldn't you just send them back as they are unfit for purpose (assuming purchased new)?

[mafu10]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

I've commented on G&G mag issues before on this forum and been called a moron for not researching my purchase first which I thought was rather unfair given G&G is such a big brand you wouldn't expect so many mag compatibility problems. I went crying straight back to what I've always known and loved - Tokyo Marui.

So I'll keep this relatively brief. You have bought G&G mags for your G&G gun - good move because not much else will work. HOWEVER I had 2 g&g m4's and ordered tan metal mid cap magazines (not the pmag style) and none of them in the box would lock into the magwell, essentially exactly the same problem as you are describing. They were brand new g&g magazines, I sent them back and tracked down some G&G pmag style ones which worked fine.

I can't give you a solution to your problem, I just wanted you to know you are not the only one. Send the mags back and order a different box, I can only think there is quality control issues.

[Digital]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Had the exact same issue with my G&G firehawk. Does G&G make their mags and mag wells proprietary on purpose to increase the sales of their mags? I don't know, hopefully not. So what fixed it? Unfortunately the only solution I found was a new body, mag catch and hop chamber. I recommend any G&P metal body and a prowin chamber.

For me, I had replace every sing one of those parts to get it working. But now it works with any mags I can find including the original G&G high cap!

[ghostwalker]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Yeah they are brand new, purchased via my local airsoft site who buy through zero one. They only arrived yesterday so I picked them up today along with my g&g predator.

Only problem I have is...what mags to replace them with. I'm not the biggest fan of high caps as I like to control my ammo limit through magazines used. But I also know the g&g high caps will most likely fit perfectly fine.

Digital, I'm remiss to want to replace most of the body work on a brand new gun lol. Bought the predator because I loved it's looks. Might have to badger my mates who have m4's to try their mags out and see what works and doesn't.

[Fizzy]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

G&Gs seem very fussy with mags, was reading something only yesterday as I hadn't heard about it before

I know it's not a G&G but my VFC KAC PDW is a bit fussy with mags not locking in to place. No click, same as you.

What works for me is, inserting the mag while holding the mag release and with the mag fully inserted release the mag release button. Might be worth a try.

[46templar]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Well if i could turn back time i wouldnt buy my predator again i thought it would be safe to use the G&G mid caps but i have feeding issues with them and its ruinning my game days i just need to find the mags that work and snap them up aomeone told me to buy mag mags but it seems to be out of stock but if you do find the mags that work please post on here

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[ghostwalker]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Fizzy, sadly tried that when I first hit the snag. It appears to be the indent in the magazine not being cut high enough.
I'm going to try some magazines from a friends m4 and see how they work 46templar. I believe the g&g high caps would be OK as they look identical to the stock predator mag.

[46templar]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Yeah ive got 3 high caps and it does not miss a beat i will try and load about 90 bbs in my mid caps instead of the 120 it can hold tomorrow morning as well as taking my high caps but i will take my other m4 with me just in case and like ive said i wished i didnt but it now.

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[ghostwalker]

Re: Magazine locking problem.

Have you got the same mags as me 46templar?
If so I imagine the feeding issues are down to the mag not locking into place and then 'mis-feeding'