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An improved magazine follower for use in existing magazines such as a 30 round magazine comprises a follower plate, a base plate, and a spring. The follower plate comprises a top plate, a convex follower leg, and a concave follower leg. The external shapes of the top plate, the convex follower leg,

An improved magazine follower for use in existing magazines such as a 30 round magazine comprises a follower plate, a base plate, and a spring. The follower plate comprises a top plate, a convex follower leg, and a concave follower leg. The external shapes of the top plate, the convex follower leg, and the concave follower leg mirror the interior profile of the magazine, constraining the motion of the follower plate to a well-defined path within the magazine. The method of attaching the spring to the follower plate and the base plate in addition to the shape of the spring keeps the spring from “wobbling” or moving off a vertical axis of the spring as rounds of ammunition are loaded or dispensed. Consequently, the present system reduces binding or jams within the magazine, improving performance and life of the magazine follower.

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What is claimed is: 1. A follower for use in a magazine of a firearm, comprising:a follower plate comprising a general concave follower leg, a generally convex follower leg; anda top plate, wherein the top plate includes a perimeter;an elastic element for continuously applying a force to the followe

What is claimed is: 1. A follower for use in a magazine of a firearm, comprising:a follower plate comprising a general concave follower leg, a generally convex follower leg; anda top plate, wherein the top plate includes a perimeter;an elastic element for continuously applying a force to the follower plate;a base plate for fastening the elastic element at a bottom of a magazine, constraining the elastic element and providing a stable base from which the elastic element applies a force to the follower plate;wherein the elastic element comprises:a follower end that is inserted through a follower opening in the follower plate, fastening the elastic element to the follower plate; anda base end that is inserted through a base opening in the base plate, fastening the elastic element to the base plate;wherein the width of the elastic element is approximately 80% the width of the base plate so that the elastic element applies a generally uniform load across a substantial area of the follower plate and the base plate, in order to provide a steady support for the elastic element; andwherein the elastic element applies a generally uniform load across a substantial area of the follower plate;wherein the follower plate including the top plate perimeter, the generally concave follower leg, and the generally convex follower leg, form an outline that mirrors the interior profile of the magazine, such that the follower plate smoothly translates in the magazine, along a well defined path within the magazine, without being obstructed by the interior profile of the magazine.