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Extended Magazine Release Installation

STOP!!

You MUST ensure your firearm is fully unloaded and PROVED safe before using!!

PROVE
Point the firearm in the safest available direction.
Remove all ammunition.

Observe the chamber.
Verify the feeding path.
Examine the bore.

Once safe, you may proceed to the next step.

TOOLS REQUIRED: 1x 5/64" HEX KEY
OPTIONAL: BLUE LOCTITE
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STEP 1: INSERT MAGAZINE CATCH SPRING AND BUTTON INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MAGWELL.
step1 buttonSTEP 2: DEPRESS THE MAGAZINE CATCH BUTTON UNTIL IT IS AS DEEP INTO THE MAGWELL AS POSSIBLE. KEEP THE BUTTON DEPRESSED AS YOU PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP.
step2 depressSTEP 3: INSERT THE MAGAZINE CATCH BAR INTO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAGWELL.
step3 bar

STEP 4: ROTATE THE MAGAZINE CATCH BAR CLOCKWISE ABOUT 4 TURNS. ADJUST AS REQUIRED UNTIL MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON IS FLUSH WITH MAGWELL SIDE.
step4 rotateSTEP 5: TO INSTALL THE EXTENDED BUTTON, USE A 5/64" HEX KEY TO TIGHTEN THE (2) #3-48 SOCKET CAP SCREWS. YOU CAN APPLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLUE LOCTITE TO THE THREADS IF YOU WISH, HOWEVER DO NOT USE RED LOCTITE!  TIGHTEN TO A MAXIMUM OF 9 INCH POUNDS. DO NOT USE FT LBS! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
step5 screw

STEP 6: INSERT AN EMPTY MAGAZINE INTO THE MAGWELL AND TEST THAT THE MAGAZINE CATCH BAR SECURES IT PROPERLY. PRESS THE MAGAZINE RELEASE TO ENSURE THAT MAGAZINE DROPS FREE FROM MAGWELL.

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