Maintain an M4 or M4A1 Carbine Reviews
Assemble the Magazine
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&pageText=The third step in maintaining the M4 or M4A1 magazine and ammunition involves the assembly of the magazine. The assembly of the 30-round magazine is accomplished by completing these actions:&
&bulletText1=Insert the magazine follower and spring into the magazine tube and jiggle the spring until the follower and spring are seated in the magazine tube.&
&bulletText2=While applying pressure against the spring with your thumb, slide the base plate under all four tabs until it is fully seated. Make sure that the printing on the base plate is on the outside.&