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Stern Defense MAG-ADMP45 AR-15 M&P .45 ACP Magazine Conversion Adapter
$240.41 $186.99 Save 22%
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Most Helpful Positive Review Great Mag-Ad
Purchased this a year ago, had all sorts of problem with feeding. Contacted Stern, they pointed me in the right direction. If you go this route, you HAVE to use the Stern bolt and 11oz buffer. Believe me, don’t use anything else. I was using A Foxtrot bolt, that’s a no go. The Stern bolt is machined...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Not high capacity
Only uses M&P 45 magazines, 13 rounds maximum. Mags are $50. I should have bought the dedicated receiver for $130.the magazine release is awkward. However there are limited options if you want to shoot 45 on this platform.
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Great mag adapter

by Lowrider6618, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on June 21, 2025
This mag adapter was easy to install on my AR 15 lower.
Pros:
  • Work as advertised
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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45 mag. Conversion

by Cutter, Verified Owner from TN, United States Written on March 2, 2025
Good quality made product would recommend to anyone that has been looking for one
Would recommend: Yes
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Stern Defense Mag-admp45

by Jim, Verified Owner from UT, United States Written on January 17, 2025
The Stern Defense MAG-ADMP45 is a slick piece of engineering. It allowed me to build an AR-45 without the need to purchase a caliber specific lower. I already had a complete AR-15 lower; I simply needed a 10oz buffer weight and spring to complete lower receiver. The Stern Defense adapter uses M&P45 magazines which I find are very sturdy and reliable. It took no time at all to get used to the new mag release placement. The only negative I can place on this item is it is kind of expensive.
Pros:
  • easy to install
  • Exceptional engineering
  • positive magazine release button
  • Solid no movement after heat cool cycles
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • would rather have the white Stern Defense on the bottom rather than the side
Best Used for:
  • Convert AR-15 to AR-45
Would recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No

Easy and works!

by Michael Whittlesey, from TX, United States Written on October 27, 2024
It took me about 10 minutes to install and worked just like it was part of the gun. I tried it on a different lower, and same result, works well.
Would recommend: Yes
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Foxtrot Mike integration

by Tk, from CA, United States Written on October 9, 2024
It works perfectly well with a foxtrot mike 45acp BCG as long as you modify the bolt by shaving off a little bit from the underside at the front so it doesn’t slam into the ramp and also clean up the extractor pin. I have now shot around 150 rounds with zero failures. Couple this rig with a 10 ounce buffer and it works pretty well except in the very beginning the extractor was damaging the casings by slamming into them and bending the Rim a little bit
Would recommend: Yes
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Excellent conversion

by Ralph, Verified Owner from MI, United States Written on August 6, 2024
Excellent piece for any 9mm,45ACP AR15 platform conversion build. Works perfect with no flaws
Would recommend: Yes
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Working flawlessly

by Busy working, Verified Owner from NY, United States Written on November 22, 2023
Product works as advertised and is easy to install. Great buy
Pros:
  • Flawless operation
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • 45 acp
Would recommend: Yes
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this item just works fine.

by Trinh Nguyen, Verified Owner from OR, United States Written on June 28, 2021
If you install the adapter first, you cannot insert the magazine
If you insert the magazine into the adapter and install both of it to the lower receiver, you will see the gap between the adapter and the lower receiver.

I think they should make the magazine catcher higher to avoid the gap.

Price: expensive
Reliability: just fine.
Would recommend: No
0 of 2 found the following review helpful.
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slideforadaptor

by slade, from CA, United States Written on March 19, 2019
looked at all of them. glad Spent the extra bucks as it is worth it! do yourself a favor and get this one. not only works but looks great what more is there to say? don't cheap out and end up disappointed.
Would recommend: Yes
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