05-18-2021, 10:15 PM
Hi all.
I am a Howa 1500 owner from Aussie Land.
I got sick and and tired of my mag always dropping out when a mozzie farted on the release lever. VERY dangerous when out in the field in our dense bushland.
I surfed the net for a simple solution but found lots about grinding it down or attaching straps etc.
I designed a very light plastic gaurd that is attached by double sided tape over the lever. There is a hole so access to the mechanism screw is still available.
I am new to this site and would like attach pics of it but dont know if its possible.
If anybody is interested in buying one for around $20USD then email me at Iancraig3@bigpond.com
I need to find out postage costs and issues, especially to the USA or other countries.
Also if you have already modified your release lever and would like a modified gaurd please send me your measurement of how far the lever extends out.
I have field tested this extensively and cannot get the magazine to accidently release. The only person who has had difficulty releasing the mag when required, was a girl who bites her fingernails way down.
I am not trying to get rich out of this and wish I could have bought such a simple, neat looking and quick attaching solution years ago.
Hope this post finds all frustrated Howa 1500 mini owners. Please feel free to pass on this post and my details to other forums or websites.
Thanks Ian
I am a Howa 1500 owner from Aussie Land.
I got sick and and tired of my mag always dropping out when a mozzie farted on the release lever. VERY dangerous when out in the field in our dense bushland.
I surfed the net for a simple solution but found lots about grinding it down or attaching straps etc.
I designed a very light plastic gaurd that is attached by double sided tape over the lever. There is a hole so access to the mechanism screw is still available.
I am new to this site and would like attach pics of it but dont know if its possible.
If anybody is interested in buying one for around $20USD then email me at Iancraig3@bigpond.com
I need to find out postage costs and issues, especially to the USA or other countries.
Also if you have already modified your release lever and would like a modified gaurd please send me your measurement of how far the lever extends out.
I have field tested this extensively and cannot get the magazine to accidently release. The only person who has had difficulty releasing the mag when required, was a girl who bites her fingernails way down.
I am not trying to get rich out of this and wish I could have bought such a simple, neat looking and quick attaching solution years ago.
Hope this post finds all frustrated Howa 1500 mini owners. Please feel free to pass on this post and my details to other forums or websites.
Thanks Ian