Originally Posted by
W.R.Buchanan
Ed: the whole idea is to get the follower to not tip forward. If the follower was to run strait in line with the mag and not tip this would not be a problem. The way the spring is wound is the other problem as it it situated so it pushes on one end of the follower and not the other.Exactly what I perceive to be the problem.
As the round count goes up the ability of the mag follower to stay strait goes down. Even the Novak mag I have which has the best follower I have found still does this. I was thinking that since the compressed spring seems to be a portion of the problem that perhaps a larger capacity magazine would allow one to load a couple or more rounds without a problem. The problem with that is a longer magazine wouldn't improve the appearance of the firearm IMHO.
Maybe a solid follower that cannot tilt would be the answer, otherwise we might just as well use Govt mags and down load them to 5 rounds. I believe you are correct. Something solid and long enough to resist tipping should work.
Still,,, I can make it better, I just doubt I can make it prefect.
Randy