What frames will fit/work on a mag

[Psycho91]

Iv been building a mech cocker and a pump but I really want to build a mag, I know there's alot of frames that fit them my question is which ones fit and which dont, idk for some reason while walking the dog I had the idea of maybe trying a Timmy clamshell on one, haven't seen it done yet

[Ecapnation]

I don't think ia Timmy frame is rigid enough to use with out some internal structure..... They and with what they sell for now cost preventative.

[superman]

I really recommend using a mag specific frame if you are asking this kind of question.

[Grendel]

rawbutter has a lot of experience adapting non-Mag frames to Mags so might be able to give you some idea what is worth going after. A lot of original Autococker/Sniper frames can be adapted to a mag quiet easily especially those that used the early swing trigger based on Sheridan triggers.

[Toestr]

Frame screw spacing between mags and cockers is identical. The trigger pivot would be in the timing slot. You'd also have to drill the front of the frame for the twist lock if you're going that route.

[superman]

Not all sear slots are wide enough for the sear arm to sit in either.

[Number six]

Using an Ion frame is fairly straightforward, if you have a drill press, a 1/8" npt thread tap, and a transfer punch.

[loveaboveall]

I used a 05/06 Ego frame. Keep in mind not all Automag rails are created equal. I believe the older mag rails are not flat but have wings. Luke has some cool mag mods: https://lukescustoms.com/index.html

[PlawB]

I put a dye/PB autococker frame on a mag. All I had to do was dremel the crap out of the interior of the frame and then the trigger itself. Looked like crap.

[Psycho91]

It was an idea, I didn't know you had to worry about the twist lock barrel and all that, I thought it might be as simple as dremeling out a frame and drilling a hole or 2

[Jordan]

It was an idea, I didn't know you had to worry about the twist lock barrel and all that, I thought it might be as simple as dremeling out a frame and drilling a hole or 2

If you have a ULE body, they don't use a twistlock pin.

It's really not simple - the trigger/rod interaction seems uncomplicated until you change geometry and then suddenly you have a gun that doesn’t shoot consistently and reliably.

Mags are not tinker friendly despite how simple they appear.

[PlawB]

I agree with Jordan about the reliability aspect. On my dremeled dye frame it just... it shot but it was a little off. I can't describe what it was but it wasn't the same old reliable mag shot I was used to.

[loveaboveall]

If you have a ULE body, they don't use a twistlock pin.

It's really not simple - the trigger/rod interaction seems uncomplicated until you change geometry and then suddenly you have a gun that doesn’t shoot consistently and reliably.

Mags are not tinker friendly despite how simple they appear.

This might be why mag tinkers go the pnuemag route. Shoots just as fast as an electro minus the battery or eyes. With LVL 10 bolt and plenty air you don't need eyes. There are some hoops to dunk but otherwise pretty easy. A few members on AO sell Kits. I'd be happy to share more of my experience if you'd like.

[Jordan]

This might be why mag tinkers go the pnuemag route. Shoots just as fast as an electro minus the battery or eyes. With LVL 10 bolt and plenty air you don't need eyes. There are some hoops to dunk but otherwise pretty easy. A few members on AO sell Kits. I'd be happy to share more of my experience if you'd like.

Probably... once you eliminate the trigger/sear interaction you open up a lot of frame options.

[superman]

Ya and then start the posts about troubleshooting.

[Jordan]

superman so true.

[Psycho91]

No pneumag I don't want that headache, thanks guys looks like I'll just stick with mag specific stuff