AR-15 mag followers

rordog

Will the "new" green followers fuction in the older GI/Colt 20 rnd magazines.

Matt45

Don't think so- the "tails" are too long on the newer followers- you'd have to cut them down, defeating their purpose. If you did use them in a 20 rounder, you'd only get about 15 rounds in a mag. Better off not decreasing the value of those 20 rounders by removing the followers and possibly losing them.



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Laredo Lefty

rordog.... the new green followers were made for the 30 rnd mags.

Smokeeater 38

I remember seeing a catalog that had the green followers for the 30 round and ones for the 20 round. Most of the ones you see are for the 30's. I only saw the 20's one time. I can't remember how had them. If find it I'll post the name for you.

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Rifleman.308

rordog: You can, but you may not need to. 20-rd GI mags are not known to have feed problems because of tilting followers. However, if you absolutely want to ensure no tilting, cut the legs on a green follower down to about 20mm. If you don't, it will mount but it will only hold between 15 and 18 rounds. Also, once mounted, make sure you break in the follower/mag fit a little. Ironically, you might notice a problem feeding AFTER you install new followers. This only means the follower has not worn properly "into" the mag yet. Work it with a ruler or other such object several times and the problem will go away.

For what it's worth.

rordog

Thanks for the input. All I shoot are the "twenties" and I was curious if a guy should buy some of the green followers since they are so cheap.

101AIRBORNE

I am not aware of a feeding problem with original Colt M-16.
Although it has been a very long time, I never had a problem while in Asia. Always had 19 rounds loaded and one in the pipe. Worked for me.