I bought a really nice frame 80% from Arsenalline. I cut the rails, when I was assembling the frame I noticed that the mag catch wasn't catching the clip. I noticed that when I pushed the catch into the hole more it would catch, but the turn screw won't turn and the button won't push?
Sounds like you're not installing it correctly, I'm assuming you know that the mag catch has to be sticking out a little for you to be able to turn the screw and then it should snap in on it's own? Otherwise the frame must be slightly out of spec where the screw is trying to turn the little notch on the end of the mag catch. You might want to look at the mag catch and visualize where it would be turning in the mag catch hole. Then have a good look at the mag catch hole and see if it would be hitting, then remove what needs to be removed. Either that or just try a different mag catch and it might solve your problem. I was thinking of buying one of those frames how are they? Im not completely sure what your saying is happening tell us in more detail. Will the mag catch install but you can't get it out because the screw wont turn or can't you install it because the screw won't turn when you try and install it in the frame.
Well you hit the nail, right on the head! After I thought and thought about the way it works. I figured it out! Thats the funniest part of this. The only thing I messed up the one that came with the kit, so I ordered 2 nice new ones last night. when they come in and I reinstall it I will let you know what happens. I wish they would come fast!
I forgot mike, The frames are great check them out on there web site arsenalline.com. the best thing is you can pay with a credit card or pay-pal so its fast and easy! I think the problem was me in this whole thing. when I put it in I just thought that the tab had to be in the groove as far as possiable, when it just has to turn enought to line up with the slot, so the button can move, right?
Thanks for the info on the frames, I might have to check one out. Bottom line is the mag catch screw wont turn with the mag catch inserted all the way. Insert it 3/4 of the way try and turn it, if it still wont turn just keep moving it out or in until the screw will turn. When it starts turning the mag catch will snap down into the frame. It's real easy when you know how. You take it out the same way.