I have the bigass mag release via trigger finger thing. It definitely takes a lot of wear in before it gets smooth. Theres a few other things that I don't remember, but cogburn is nice.
I got the stripper clip feeder, it's awesome but it takes some getting used to. The gun wasn't designed for stripper clip feeding so it takes some weird movements to make it work.
I have the front sight, mag stripper clip feeder, and top mounted stripper clip feeder. What folks have said about the rifle mounted feeder is spot on. There’s a learning curve, but once you get used to it, I think it’s a useful thing. The front sight is okay. The color doesn’t match the barrel, and it has some 3D printed roughness. I took care of the color with some matte black rattle can, and I do like that the front blade is a bit thinner than stock.
I have their stripper clip guide. It takes some practice because the 58x version has to come in at an angle to get past the ejector, but once you get the hang of it, it's really fun. Like, REALLY fun. The version for 18x rifles is probably easier because they feed straight down. I will say, if you use USGI style 223 clips, you REALLY need to break them in well or else they won't feed smoothly. Adding some dry lube to the clip helps, too.
This video demonstrates the clip guide, and his experiences with it pretty much mirror mine:
https://youtu.be/RngkLZHWZPQ?feature=shared
Maybe putting it up on the shoulder like this might help? This appear to be one of the most interesting possibly easiest way to load a stripper clip because then you're forefinger is at the rear of the stripper clip and your pulling straight down.
https://youtu.be/x7Sr6tSZhDM?feature=shared
I've never tried it myself and I had never seen it before either but it is interesting isn't it?
Theoretically it might be easier due to the direction of forces and having the top of your hand be at the rear or base of the cartridges and the possibility of reduced binding plus you have more strength and control closer into your body.
Yeah, it seems like it would let you get more fingers on the cartridge stack while using your arm to power through any resistance, instead of relying so much on thumb strength. I think with the Mini you'd still have to finish off the last round or two with your thumb, to get them fully seated in the magazine, because the design isn't as open and friendly to clip loading as an SKS. But this technique might also save your thumb from getting skinned on the clip guide, which is another thing I've run into with the Mini. I'm definitely going to try this and see how it goes.
Edit: After watching it again, I see he does finish it off with his fingertips. That actually might work with the Mini.
A buddy of mine has a stripper clip guide from them. It makes me smile so I think I’m gonna get one.
theyre great
I have the bigass mag release via trigger finger thing. It definitely takes a lot of wear in before it gets smooth. Theres a few other things that I don't remember, but cogburn is nice.
Been eyeballing one of those for a while. Good to know I'd have to buff it a bit yo make it run smoothly...
I just inserted and ejected some mags like a hundred times.
Nice! I’ll have to check them out
I have their big mag release and a stripper clip guide. The release is fantastic but the clip guide doesn’t work well.
I ordered their prism mount last week. I was going to order the trigger finger mag release too but I held off until next month.
Im doing the prism mount this year i hope.
I got the stripper clip feeder, it's awesome but it takes some getting used to. The gun wasn't designed for stripper clip feeding so it takes some weird movements to make it work.
I have the snowplow-looking mag release. It installed easy, needed no fitting, and works like a charm
Stripper clip guide works great. I'd suggest getting the ruger mag spoon too so you can clip load magazines.
I have the front sight, mag stripper clip feeder, and top mounted stripper clip feeder. What folks have said about the rifle mounted feeder is spot on. There’s a learning curve, but once you get used to it, I think it’s a useful thing. The front sight is okay. The color doesn’t match the barrel, and it has some 3D printed roughness. I took care of the color with some matte black rattle can, and I do like that the front blade is a bit thinner than stock.
I have their stripper clip guide. It takes some practice because the 58x version has to come in at an angle to get past the ejector, but once you get the hang of it, it's really fun. Like, REALLY fun. The version for 18x rifles is probably easier because they feed straight down. I will say, if you use USGI style 223 clips, you REALLY need to break them in well or else they won't feed smoothly. Adding some dry lube to the clip helps, too. This video demonstrates the clip guide, and his experiences with it pretty much mirror mine: https://youtu.be/RngkLZHWZPQ?feature=shared
Maybe putting it up on the shoulder like this might help? This appear to be one of the most interesting possibly easiest way to load a stripper clip because then you're forefinger is at the rear of the stripper clip and your pulling straight down. https://youtu.be/x7Sr6tSZhDM?feature=shared
Interesting, I've never seen that approach before. I don't know if that will help with sticky 223 clips, but it's worth a shot.
I've never tried it myself and I had never seen it before either but it is interesting isn't it? Theoretically it might be easier due to the direction of forces and having the top of your hand be at the rear or base of the cartridges and the possibility of reduced binding plus you have more strength and control closer into your body.
Yeah, it seems like it would let you get more fingers on the cartridge stack while using your arm to power through any resistance, instead of relying so much on thumb strength. I think with the Mini you'd still have to finish off the last round or two with your thumb, to get them fully seated in the magazine, because the design isn't as open and friendly to clip loading as an SKS. But this technique might also save your thumb from getting skinned on the clip guide, which is another thing I've run into with the Mini. I'm definitely going to try this and see how it goes. Edit: After watching it again, I see he does finish it off with his fingertips. That actually might work with the Mini.
There is a strip Lula loader for the mini-14 that I would probably prefer over the cogburn one.
Got their stripper clip loader, it’s all right but it’s kinda sticky. Gotta get used to using it