AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

[FrozenRopes]

I know Armlite AR-10s will take modified M14 mags.
Will other lowers take pre-ban mags?

Ideally I would like to get a GAP-10 in 260 and have it accept pre-ban mags (as I'm stuck in a Mass-hole ban state.)
Or should I just go with a M1A? What would I be the trade offs in terms of function, accuracy and durability?

 

[FrozenRopes]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

I found this page that has some info on it
Although it seem a little out of date

 

[Gman021]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

You can modify a high capacity mag into a 10 round mag by putting in a different spring.

I know you can do it with PMAGs

 

[FrozenRopes]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gman021</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can modify a high capacity mag into a 10 round mag by putting in a different spring.

I know you can do it with PMAGs </div></div>

Good to know, but I'm not sure that makes it legally ban compliant.
But really my whole point in wanting pre-ban mags is to get the extra rounds since it is a semi auto.

 

[Gman021]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

I live in MA and I know several people that have done that with some of their mags.

Unfortunately, I can't help with the pre-ban lower.

 

[ORD]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ropes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know Armlite AR-10s will take modified M14 mags.
Will other lowers take pre-ban mags?

Ideally I would like to get a GAP-10 in 260 and have it accept pre-ban mags (as I'm stuck in a Mass-hole ban state.)
Or should I just go with a M1A? What would I be the trade offs in terms of function, accuracy and durability?
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Pre-ban, 20-round magazines for use in NY, MA, etc. can be had for the SR-25/DPMS pattern lowers (such as the one used on the GAP-10 made by POF) but they may not work 100%. These pre-ban mags are commonly found on BARFCOM, GunBroker, etc. described as "Original Armalite AR-10 Waffle mags" such as those seen here:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=306512721

They are expensive as hell and even for those living behind enemy lines, may not be worth it in the long run when you can get MULTIPLE, current production limited capacity mags for the same price as a single pre-ban waffle mag.

 

[FrozenRopes]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Pre-ban, 20-round magazines for use in NY, MA, etc. can be had for the SR-25/DPMS pattern lowers (such as the one used on the GAP-10 made by POF) but they may not work 100%. These pre-ban mags are commonly found on BARFCOM, GunBroker, etc. described as "Original Armalite AR-10 Waffle mags" such as those seen here:
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I didn't think there were any around. Don't think I'll be paying $100 for unreliable mags. Thanks

 

[FrozenRopes]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

Rock River makes a LAR-8. It accepts FAL mags.
Any one have info on the LAR-8?

 

[1time]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

The LAR-8 opens up a ton of old mags you can use. You can also buy lowers to use G3 mags. They don't hold the bolt open on the last round but the mags are dirt cheap.

 

[BCP]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

You could always find a PTR or FN-FAL for a grand or so and get your battle rifle 20 round mag itch there and then get a GAP 10 in 260 w/10 round mags and use that for a target rifle.

edit: pinning a 20 round mag to 10 is perfectly legal. MidwestPX does special 10-15 round 308 pmags for ban states.

 

[FrozenRopes]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could always find a PTR or FN-FAL for a grand or so and get your battle rifle 20 round mag itch there and then get a GAP 10 in 260 w/10 round mags and use that for a target rifle.

edit: pinning a 20 round mag to 10 is perfectly legal. MidwestPX does special 10-15 round 308 pmags for ban states.

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Thanks for the suggestion.
It's not a "battle rifle" itch. I just don't see the point of limiting a semi-auto's mag capacity. This state bothers me some times.

I'm looking hard at the LAR-8, maybe in 243. It does have some nice features, ambi mag release and ambi bolt release.
I'm just not sold on the RRA yet.

 

[BCP]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ropes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This state bothers me some times.
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Come to California. Make sure to read up on Bullet Buttons beforehand though.

 

[FrozenRopes]

Re: AR-10 style lower that takes Pre-Ban mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ropes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This state bothers me some times.
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Come to California. Make sure to read up on Bullet Buttons beforehand though. </div></div>
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