Can you convert your AR to belt fed?

The MCR allows you to convert your AR-15 from a standard, magazine fed rifle, into a multi-purpose belt-fed, that can also feed from a magazine. Simply attach the upper as you would any other, link up your ammunition and go to the range.

What is a magazine catch button?

The Extended Magazine Catch Button is a drop in replacement for the standard lower receiver magazine catch button. This extended button is longer, allowing it to protrude the proper distance when used with our M5 Lower Receiver. Made from Aluminum.

Are all AR-15 clips the same?

The standard (mil-spec) lower will take all standard (mil-spec) magazines, so yes. But uppers are for specific calibers, and magazines are for specific calibers, so then the answer is no. But to change an AR lower to a different caliber, just swap uppers and use the matching magazines.

What is a magazine catch spring?

The Black Rain Ordnance magazine catch spring is a high quality spring used to provide spring tension to the magazine catch on AR-15 and AR-308 rifles. Like many AR small parts, it never hurts to have spares! Sold individually.

Is a belt considered a magazine?

Yes. Strictly speaking, a magazine is any device that holds ammunition and is part of, or attached to, a firearm. Magazines can be tubular, box, rotary or simply a container, such as the device used for holding ammo belts. Magazines can be external and detachable or fixed components within the firearm itself.

How do MAG releases work?

The small button just forward of the trigger group is the magazine release button. The magazine release is a button or paddle-style lever on a weapon that, when depressed, releases the magazine from the weapon.

What is a bullet called?

Cartridge: A unit of ammunition, made up of a cartridge case, primer, powder, and bullet. Also called a “round”, or “load”. Sometimes incorrectly called a “bullet”. Cartridge case: The container for all the other components that comprise a cartridge.

Can you store magazines fully loaded?

When using quality magazines with quality ammunition, stored and maintained properly, you can leave them loaded as long as you want to without any reservation.