We used tape, elastic, velcro, rubber bands, anything to stop us accidentally dropping magazines.
The days of adding these crude but effective modifications are over.
The Hadron Airsoft Designs "Saviour" system replaces the standard single lever action catch, with two slimline independently acting, sprung catches.
This means, in order to eject a magazine, both levers need to be activated, simultaneously.
We also changed the direction of the activation, so the catches are are also pulled into the grip, rather than pushed down.
This addition of the Saviour system to your Mk23, greatly reduces, if not eliminates, the dreaded Mk23 magazine loss in game.
Compatibility: Mk23 ASG, STI, TM SSX23, SSX303
Specification:
- CNC aluminium bodied catches designed by Hadron Airsoft Designs.
- Slimline contoured ergonomic design, perfectly matches the Mk23 form.
- Black Anodised finish, can be camouflaged easily if required by the user.
- Stainless matched springs used for operation.
Tools needed to installation:
Small hammer, 2mm to 3mm Pin punch (blunt screwdriver, or allen key could suffice), Small flat blade screwdriver, Lubricating oil (as required)
Instructions:
- Ensure no BB are in the pistol, or magazine.
- Remove the magazine from the pistol.
- Use a 2mm to 3mm pin punch to tap out the existing catch pivot pin, and set aside.
- Remove the existing catch and spring. Store these safely!
- Unpack the new Hadron Airsoft Designs "Saviour" magazine system. Check there is a LEFT and RIGHT catch (mirror images) and 2 x springs.
- Place the LEFT and RIGHT catches with the spring holes facing upwards, and the pivot pin holes aligned.
- Insert one spring into each upward facing hole (1 in each) If required, add some lubrication to the pivot pin holes, and between the two Saviour catches.
- Insert one catch at a time, into the Mk23 lower release lever cavity, taking care not to damage the springs or Insert both levers and springs together as one unit.
- In both methods, the springs may need to be pushed into location with a small flat blade screwdriver, or feeler gauge.
- Check the alignment of the Saviour catches with the Mk23 pivot pin hole, and insert the pin carefully.
- If you need, watch the installation video!
Testing:
- Check the operation of the catches. Each one should move smoothly, and return to original position.
- Check both Saviour catches action, as the magazine is pushed home.
- Insert a magazine to test action (no BB to be used during testing).
- Check both Saviour catches have to be pressed to release a magazine.
- Check activating 1 catch only does not release a magazine, then repeat with the other magazine.
- Tests complete.