Fixed magazine, because I only have one and more aren't available?

[ArmedCorgi]

I'm talking about my Armscor bolt action 22lr model y1400. I has a detachable 10 round mag, but I only have the one it came with and heck if I can find magazines for it anywhere. Assuming I can load it easily from the top, I am considering fixing the mag (in some kind of reversable way) so that I don't chance losing it. If mags ever become available again, I'd reverse it back to detachable. This is all pending an actual way to do this of course. Any thoughts on this idea? Does it sound reasonable or should I just leave it as is?

 

[Doc8404]

It’s bolt action.
why would you need a fixed mag?

 

[kev74]

Here you go... Available from Armscor.

M1400 / M20P - 22LR - 10rnd - Blued Finish - RIA-MAG

MODEL - M1400 / M20P CALIBER - 22LR ROUND CAPACITY - 10rnd FINISH - Blued Finish MANUFACTURER - RIA-MAG

advancedtactical.com

You're welcome!

 

[nortatoga]

I have the same issue with a 1930's Savage Model 19NRA, I only have one 5 rounder and can't find another!!

 

[Mk44]

I would not fix the mag to the rifle. Should you have a FTF, jam or any issues it would be easier to deal with it with the detachable mag.
If you're worried about losing your only mag then tell yourself never to remove it until absoultely necessary.
Meanwhile keep searching for a spare.

 

[Doc8404]

It’s bolt action.
why would you need a fixed mag?

ohhhh you aren’t worried about SAFE, you’re worried about losing.
Pre coffee posting.

 

[1075tech]

Put a tether on it.

 

[kev74]

I've bought the same mags from Armscor for my Squires Bingham Model 14 (same as yours). No problems buying from them.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I've bought the same mags from Armscor for my Squires Bingham Model 14 (same as yours). No problems buying from them.

Seriously thank you @kev74! I've had a hard time finding these in stock.

 

[kev74]

Seriously thank you @kev74! I've had a hard time finding these in stock.

They used to have relatively cheap, good quality ammo. If you're placing an order, check out the ammo selection too.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

They used to have relatively cheap, good quality ammo. If you're placing an order, check out the ammo selection too.

I just ordered a few mags and 500 rnds of 22lr from them. Thanks again.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Put a tether on it.

Like a key-back?

 

[1075tech]

Like a key-back?

I didn't look up the gun you were talking about. If it were some type of one-off or rare gun where mags were made of unobtainium I might use some fine wire cable and a couple of ferrules to make a tether to keep it with the rifle and still be able to use it as intended. Factory mags for my Remmy 788 are almost becoming that way although there are aftermarkets available.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I didn't look up the gun you were talking about. If it were some type of one-off or rare gun where mags were made of unobtainium I might use some fine wire cable and a couple of ferrules to make a tether to keep it with the rifle and still be able to use it as intended. Factory mags for my Remmy 788 are almost becoming that way although there are aftermarkets available.

Gotcha. Nah, this rifle is no special bird. Might be rare now because of supply lines, but it's no real rare collector gun. It's just a youth rifle that I bought as a simple kick around/survival type rifle. It's well built, decently accurate and surprisingly comfortable to shoot. Plus it has a threaded bbl, for when I decide to go for a suppressor. Mags have been difficult to find since Corona.

 

[jimc]

Put a tether on it.

Sounds good to me:

 

[ArmedCorgi]

So my order arrived quickly ( I guess they are just one state over from me), but they shipped me the wrong magazines! They shipped me the old style mag, which won't work in my rifle. The invoice lists the new style mag as does my confirmation email from them, so they screwed it up. I hope they have good customer service and will get me the right mags without a hassle.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Happy to say that I received the correct mags from AdvancedTactical today. It took a week for them to process the exchange once getting the ones I sent back, but they followed through.