M1 Carbine feed problem

[everyreggie]

I am hoping someone here can help me out! I have a universal M1 Carbine with a feed problem! First let me say that this was my first rifle way back when and I love it so please don't say to sell it and get a GI one!
Here is the problem, if I don't hold the magazine up in the mag well when firing, the bolt doesn't pick up the next round. I have tried old mags and new ones and the problem persists. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Any help is appreciated in advance!

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Try the thread linked here, especially post #15.

[stormvet]

A new mag release, sounds like its no longer holding the mag high/tight enough for the bolt to catch the round. Or your bolt is jumping over, may not be such an easy fix if this is the case.

[everyreggie]

Thanks will try!

[xrayoneone]

I'll chime in here with one thing I failed to mention. When it comes to bolt jump on the Universals check the slide to barrel fit. Universal used two different styles on the non-GI pattern. One was rounded for the round barrels and the other was square for square barrels. One may fit the other but they do not interchange. Also inspect the slide for any cracks where the bolt rides. If it is cracked go to www.gunbroker.com and purchase one from BKHOSE. He knows what he is doing with his replacement parts.

[ar15barrels]

I am hoping someone here can help me out! I have a universal M1 Carbine with a feed problem! First let me say that this was my first rifle way back when and I love it so please don't say to sell it and get a GI one!
Here is the problem, if I don't hold the magazine up in the mag well when firing, the bolt doesn't pick up the next round. I have tried old mags and new ones and the problem persists. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Any help is appreciated in advance!

I ran into this once on a universal.
The solution was to replace the trigger housing as the mag release was in the wrong location.
Replacing just the mag release did not fix it.