Quote History Originally Posted By CPT_CAVEMAN:
I think he means the ones that are branded as "rock n lock" and not surplus.
The RnL look to be thicker/tighter around the tab/feedlips where it contacts the receiver. But haven't had any issues with the ones I have.
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exactly. I have surplus Galil mags that all function, and were purchased for $15 ea or less. I just purchased 5 more from the EE @ 20 ea. FJB I know...
I see the "RNL" mags advertised for 35-38 ea and was wondering if they are superior. Now if the RNL mags were steel feed lips and locking lugs with an aluminum body, that would interest me.
Furthermore, from the reading I have been doing (I am new to the Galil) and I don't claim to be a Galil expert in any stretch of the imagination, the issue with surplus vs RNL vs Tapco seem to be the different receiver's variances and not the mags themselves. I am sure that abused surplus mags could give you trouble, but across the board, a surplus mag in decent shape will work as long as it will fit in your particular gun. Same goes for Tapco and RNL. Its seems to be a matter of "Will it fit" more than will it function once inserted. Like I said, I am new to the Galil, but that is my take away from what I have read.
Hell, I didn't even know exactly what a RNL mag was yesterday, I would just see them referenced in my reading, and also listed for sale at a much higher price than the others..
Thanks again for the replies