Is this ar15 maglock ok ?

[faris1984]

[faris1984]

In case link didnt work here is one https://youtu.be/QCX-glwIJFE

[beanz2]

[faris1984]

Thanks

[SkyHawk]

My opinion is these are a bust. The mag release can be removed with a single allen screw, which will drop the mag. All without opening the action.

Perhaps if you drilled out the hex socket or filled it with epoxy after installing it would be more legit. But likely it could be yanked off without ever turning the set screw.

And the fact that the whole contraption is held on by a tiny set screw makes it suitable for range toy use only, IMO.

[ar15barrels]

If the gun can load/cycle while "open", it's not disassembled according to the legal description of what the state considers "disassembled":

[Skybot]

I think the standard answer here is "gray area", you have to be willing to take the risk as to whether law enforcement will agree with you or take the side of the CADOJ.

Now for opinion: I think it works! I didn't go with the kingpin and I have nagging thoughts about wishing I had gone with it. I went with the dual action rear take down pin. I am a newb AR owner and just felt that I liked to the choice of being able to crack the upper and lower or break it open completely with the turn of a pin.
On the downside, I have to pull the rear pin and then push it back in after mag change. Kingpin looks wayyyy easier and faster.

[tabascoz28]

Let's hope miller v bacerra negates the need for this. I have the kingpin and it works as rescribed, holds back on a 556 bcg but doesn't hold back on a 9mm bolt

[Skybot]

Let's hope miller v bacerra negates the need for this. I have the kingpin and it works as rescribed, holds back on a 556 bcg but doesn't hold back on a 9mm bolt

I think it would hold the bolt on a CMMG 9mm upper.

[BrassCase]

I spend time every time I RSO fixing jammed mag-locks, they are all made by the Jam-o-Matic Corp. If you do feel that you don’t like an AR’s ability to a lot of rounds down range quickly then, you should install a mag-lock type system. Seriously, if you do want to limit yourself to a 10 round mag at least don’t use their take down pin substitute (a cam pin), use a straight take down pin for increased reliability as you’ll still have open the receiver to change mags.

[tabascoz28]

The only thing that I have a maglock on is my pistol AR.