Thermold mag FAL Metric converted and working perfectly

[fmsniper]

this is now the 3rd one I did, 16.00 each, not a bad deal

so between these and the steel mags I did I have 11 Scar 17 mags..

[HK SD9 Tactical]

Very nice indeed.

[fmsniper]

the hole I cut out with a knife, entire thing took 10 minutes to do

[LineofSight]

You should buy bulk and sell to members...$60 for FN mag is nuts!

[fmsniper]

Making the Thermold FAL metric magazine fit the SCAR 17


New thermold FAl metric magazine unaltered



Remove the tabs on the front with a file, make them flush with the body




File the feed lips straight as shown


Make a hole in the side of the magazine, I use a dremel

Start cutting the hole with an exactor knife to 90%, (caution) as you start getting it close to done check it frequently in your lower, the top of the hole is the most important, if you go to high it will not hold the bolt open on the last round

Use a needle file for finishing




That’s it you now have a SCAR 17 Mag

[Alpha-17]

Nice. Almost makes me regret spending as much on the FN mags as I did today, but, oh well. Might have to order a Thermold mag and try it myself.

[fmsniper]

They work but they are not the most robust, I am not sure about the how sturdy they are but for 16.00 if they last a for a while then that's good for me.

might make one a 5 rounder for deer hunting

[Batman]

Took a chance and tried to make one. They work just fine. Yes they are not as robust as the real deal but I like em better than Magpuls. Going to convert the other 4 tomorrow. I'll paint em too. Thanks

[fmsniper]

good, just remember take you time on the upper portion of the hole, test as you go.
hopefully this post helped

[cb4017]

Hmm, got a link for mag source? Might have to buy a few and try this for range mags.