So i just installed the RSA extended magazine release latch. And i think i just ruined my magazine latch. i already hate it. if i replace it with a romy will it work? or should i check out what tromix has to offer?

What is ruined about it?
A picture might help.

the fact that after i remove the rsa latch, i'll have two 1/8 holes in my catch lever.

Just consider them "lightening holes", now it weighs less.


Man, it's an AK it ain't supposed to be pretty.

I have seen this two and used the second one:

http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=16406

http://stores.tactical-innovations.com/-st...atch/Detail.bok

K-var also has the magazine catch pins if you don't want to use a bolt. My experience is that due to the slight pin height differences and magazine lip differences you may have to lightly modify the magazine catch. Just a few hits with a flat file so that it locks in tight.

Good luck,

jrmock

My conversion kit from K-Var had all the parts and I had to drill a new hole for it. When the holes were in the stock position the lip had to be filed just a little. Get the new pin and go slow and keep dry fitting until it slides over the clip tang. I left mine a hair long for it to wear in and mate with the clips I have. Good luck..

If the holes are that unsightly to you, it would be really easy to weld them up, grind them smooth, and refinish the area.

it's kinda two part. a) it's unsightly i don't want to smack it doing a tactical reload and it snap in half.

Like Hogdog said, weld them up or fill them full of jb weld then grind smooth and repaint. Lot less trouble than replacing the whole latch.

It's an AK not a Sako You're causing yourself more trouble than it's worth.


If you ever break it off. I'll send you one for free.
I have them from conversions when I replace the entire trigger guard.