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AR-15/M16 SINGLE SHOT MAGAZINE FOLLOWER Reviews & Ratings

If you are using the longer, heavier bullets in your AR-15, then you need a Sinclair AR-15 Single Shot Follower. The longer, heavier bullets are normally loaded longer than magazine length. The Sinclair AR-15 Single Shot Follower positions the 223 Remington cartridge loaded with longer bullets correctly for smooth feeding into the chamber. Once a round is fired, the bolt retracts and locks behind the follower in the empty/loading position. No need to take your magazine apart! It takes only a few seconds to install the Sinclair Follower on top of the existing follower. It can be removed just as quickly. This follower addresses many of the problems with existing single shot followers on the market. The satin finished anodized aluminum wears better than the plastic followers and is easily noticeable in the magazine. Works perfectly in GI metal magazines and Brownell magazines. Will not work in any of the inexpensive, plastic magazines we tested. Will work with 450 SOCOM and 450 Bushmaster.

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Reviews Summary

The AR-15/M16 single shot magazine follower has mixed reviews. Users appreciate its function in some standard metal magazines but report issues like jamming, improper fit in polymer magazines, and wear over time. While it works for single loading, many find that it fails to consistently chamber rounds, leading to frustration among competitive shooters.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Functionality

55%

Many users appreciate the follower's ability to work well in specified standard metal magazines for single loading. However, numerous reports of frequent jams and inconsistent performance indicate that while it serves some users' needs, it does not meet the expectations of others, especially competitive shooters.

Compatibility

65%

Compatibility issues are prevalent in reviews, with numerous users noting that the follower does not fit well in popular polymer magazines like ProMag, Magpul, or DPMS. This lack of clear compatibility specifications leads to dissatisfaction among customers who expect broader usability with various magazine types.

Wear and Durability

45%

A significant concern raised by reviewers is durability, with several stating that the follower wore out quickly, losing its ability to properly hold the bolt open after minimal use. This indicates that while it may initially function well, longevity is a critical flaw for many users.

User Experience

50%

Users express frustration with the performance of the follower during competitive settings, where consistent loading and chambering are crucial. Several competitors found themselves tinkering with the product in hopes of improvement, leading to an overall negative user experience for a significant portion of reviewers.

Installation Issues

30%

Some customers faced challenges during installation, including needing to modify magazines or adjust follower placement. This added complexity detracted from the overall ease of use, which is a point of concern for potential buyers looking for straightforward installation.

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Is this even for an AR?

Ordered for local match's single load stages. It didn't look quite right when I got it. I carefully cycled a few cartridges at home where it didn't do right, and I then tested it at the rifle range. Attempted to load four cartridges and it deep-seated the bullets in all four. Never got it to properly feed even once! Not sure why all that up-angle is even cast into the top of the follower- that's why I wondered if it is for a Galil or a AK 74 or something?

got chewed up in a colt metal mag

Not a very good piece of kit. If it was the only one out there, then you just suffer with it. I bought several Bob sleds. They work #1

Could Not Get to Work in Several Mags

I bought several years ago and tried in several mags. Only worked in one of several tried. Modified similar to what worked with plastic followers without success. Very frustrated with what I thought was a premium product. Now use a Bob Sled which has worked well for several years.

Worked great for the first 50 rounds.

Metal to soft and it wore out after my first competition. Will not hold bolt open anymore

Same price as the plastic, BUT...

As a competitive shooter I wanted it to work, but it wouldn't consistently point the round into the chamber properly leading to jams and bullet setback. When it would chamber a round it wouldn't lock the bolt back. All my mags are 20 round ASC with 10 round blockers and orange followers so I tried a yellow no-tilt follower to see if that would help. No solution in sight, so I would not recommend this product unless you like to tinker. I did pay for this product so it's $20 bucks out of pocket.

Very unreliable

This follower led to several jams in my competition service rifle when used in several different magazines. It would not consistently chamber the round and on two occasions it allowed the bullet to get on top of the bolt and get stuck, requiring lots of time and effort to break them free. Finally threw it away when the back side wore down and would no longer hold the bolt open. I'd look elsewhere for a reliable follower

Not for all mags:

Does not fit into DPMS mags either. Should be stated specifically what mags it's for.