Due to the variety of AK riles on the market and the slight variations between their manufacturing tolerances, the RAM Speed Catch is built slightly oversized in two spots.
In both cases, this filing will require about 1/16" of material to be removed. This 'file-to-fit' feature allows the RAM Speed Catch to precisely match your rifle and magazines.
Here is a video which shows the RAM Speed Catch in action: RAM Speed Catch
Posted by Lionel O'Connor on 26th Apr 2018
Takes some getting used to, and you have to do some fitting, but that is the case with most AKM parts. Overall, great product.
Posted by Unknown on 30th Apr 2014
I love this mag catch! I am so happy I bought one for each of my rifles. Installation was easy enough and the rivet that must be flared is the way to go. I tried flaring a traditional one and finally gave up and bought this kit. The fit is phenomenal because you just dremel off the excess. I highly recommend this. My metal mags now fit like a glove instead of wabbling to the point of causing failures to feed.
Posted by Kevin on 5th Jan 2013
Great Product, needs better visual directions to go step to step.
Posted by Pakratbob on 25th Nov 2012
WHen I received the RAM S12XC Mag Release Extension, I was very skeptical about the amount of work that needed to be done and how I could figure out how to do it. At first, the instructions seemed a little confusing, but once I had the old Mag Release off and compared it to the new one. At that point, the instructions became clear and I was easily able to see what needed to be done and how. The great thing is that if you take a little time and trial fit it at each step, you can make it fit your specific requirement!!!