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Posted: 1/15/2015 10:59:57 PM EDT
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will they take glock +2 extensions? That's all I run, or Arredondo +6 extensions.
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:01:45 PM EDT
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I shoot Glocks almost exclusively and really have to agree with you. The G3 G19s will rub a blister on my middle finger after a couple hundred rounds. It's an easy fix, but no pistol is perfect. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I can't shoot a glock got shit. I had a 19 for a short time. The forced position of the grip doesn't work for me. Meaning I don't like the finger grooves. Now if I could find a gen 2 at a good price, I'd probably buy it just to buy Magpul mags for it. Therefore, I'll continue to buy Springfield whose mags I can get on sale for right at $20. I've often heard this, and when I put shooters under the microscope more often than not there is no problem, except in the head of the shooter. Not saying this is the case with you, I am saying that this is probably the case if you are shooting other guns - 1911s, XDs, HK, Beretta, SIG, BHP without issues. The differences in contemporary handguns are not so great (or even noticeable) where someone can shoot a 1911 ok and not be able to shoot a Glock proficiently. I just don't like the forced finger placement with the grooves in the grip. It's just not where my hand naturally falls when picking it up. I would find my fingers to be resting on the tips of the groove versus the valley. Dremels make dreams come true when it comes to Glocks. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:02:27 PM EDT
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While you can find deals and get factory mags for $20, most stores carry them for $30-$40. Imagine how many people will buy P-Mags at Cabelas when they're a few feet away from their regular price factory mags. They'll definitely have the "fuck it, why not" appeal that will have them flying off the shelf. Glock might even drop their price on their pistols and only include one mag. They also might cut mag production if they're being undercut by Magpul. I'm curious to see what happens now too. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile What if Glock turned to Magpul and contracted their mags as OEM? Speculation is fun isn't it? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:03:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yup. I've been wanting to build a G17-type gun for a while, I just can't get over the grip angle. Buddy of mine handed me his reduced G22 he swears is the same angle as a 1911, and it's still an unnatural draw. If Glock offered a frame like the Robar Tri-grip I wouldn't even consider bothering with the LW frame. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Another part bringing me closer to my dream of a Glock using no OEM parts. Unity slide, Lonewolf frame, ZEV internals, and now magpul mags. If someone REALLY wanted to bring a game-changer to market they'd design a full-cocked striker assembly.  Like this? http://i.imgur.com/zDuphi3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QsHbEqe.jpg I really cannot stand Glocks due to the grip angle and Glock people, but recognized reliability, simplicity, and that parts were available for them everywhere. I made this with as few parts possible. I'll probably sell my factory mags for Magpul just so I can keep factory parts out of it. Lone Wolf Timberwolf frame and slide, storm lake barrel, mix of internals, Storm Lake barrel, and Dawson Precision sights front and rear. Yup. I've been wanting to build a G17-type gun for a while, I just can't get over the grip angle. Buddy of mine handed me his reduced G22 he swears is the same angle as a 1911, and it's still an unnatural draw. If Glock offered a frame like the Robar Tri-grip I wouldn't even consider bothering with the LW frame. people that have that issue seem to be those that have lots of time behind a 1911. muscle memory takes over and if you're used to the flat backstrap of a 1911, your hand will fight the palm swell of a glock. for new shooters or those used to other types of handguns, the glocks tend to point very naturally |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:04:14 PM EDT
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will they take glock +2 extensions? That's all I run, or Arredondo +6 extensions. they need to make a 20-round mag. I doubt they'll be compatible, but I can easily see there being multiple capacity options to follow. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:05:37 PM EDT
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people that have that issue seem to be those that have lots of time behind a 1911. muscle memory takes over and if you're used to the flat backstrap of a 1911, your hand will fight the palm swell of a glock. for new shooters or those used to other types of handguns, the glocks tend to point very naturally Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Another part bringing me closer to my dream of a Glock using no OEM parts. Unity slide, Lonewolf frame, ZEV internals, and now magpul mags. If someone REALLY wanted to bring a game-changer to market they'd design a full-cocked striker assembly. Like this? http://i.imgur.com/zDuphi3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QsHbEqe.jpg I really cannot stand Glocks due to the grip angle and Glock people, but recognized reliability, simplicity, and that parts were available for them everywhere. I made this with as few parts possible. I'll probably sell my factory mags for Magpul just so I can keep factory parts out of it. Lone Wolf Timberwolf frame and slide, storm lake barrel, mix of internals, Storm Lake barrel, and Dawson Precision sights front and rear. Yup. I've been wanting to build a G17-type gun for a while, I just can't get over the grip angle. Buddy of mine handed me his reduced G22 he swears is the same angle as a 1911, and it's still an unnatural draw. If Glock offered a frame like the Robar Tri-grip I wouldn't even consider bothering with the LW frame. people that have that issue seem to be those that have lots of time behind a 1911. muscle memory takes over and if you're used to the flat backstrap of a 1911, your hand will fight the palm swell of a glock. for new shooters or those used to other types of handguns, the glocks tend to point very naturally NO. 
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:05:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think Magpul will make mags for guns that take metal mags. ... you mean like AR15 and AR10?
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:06:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The 33 round Glock mags are goofy long. A 20-22 rounder may hit the sweet spot, if it had a built in grip extension type deal on it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: They need to make 20-30 round glock mags The 33 round Glock mags are goofy long. A 20-22 rounder may hit the sweet spot, if it had a built in grip extension type deal on it. |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:06:51 PM EDT
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While you can find deals and get factory mags for $20, most stores carry them for $30-$40. Imagine how many people will buy P-Mags at Cabelas when they're a few feet away from their regular price factory mags. They'll definitely have the "fuck it, why not" appeal that will have them flying off the shelf. Glock might even drop their price on their pistols and only include one mag. They also might cut mag production if they're being undercut by Magpul. I'm curious to see what happens now too. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile What if Glock turned to Magpul and contracted their mags as OEM? Speculation is fun isn't it? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile What if Glock made 1911s and Colt made Glocks? Mind blown yet? |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:07:19 PM EDT
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nevermind....
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:07:29 PM EDT
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I don't think Magpul will make mags for guns that take metal mags. ... you mean like AR15 and AR10? Handguns |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:09:17 PM EDT
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Nothing but Glock OEM for my Glocks, no reason to change. Magpul has some great stuff but mags for Glocks don't appeal to me Do you prefer colt mags over pmags?
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:11:55 PM EDT
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Another part bringing me closer to my dream of a Glock using no OEM parts. Unity slide, Lonewolf frame, ZEV internals, and now magpul mags. If someone REALLY wanted to bring a game-changer to market they'd design a full-cocked striker assembly. Like this? http://i.imgur.com/zDuphi3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QsHbEqe.jpg I really cannot stand Glocks due to the grip angle and Glock people, but recognized reliability, simplicity, and that parts were available for them everywhere. I made this with as few parts possible. I'll probably sell my factory mags for Magpul just so I can keep factory parts out of it. Lone Wolf Timberwolf frame and slide, storm lake barrel, mix of internals, Storm Lake barrel, and Dawson Precision sights front and rear. Yup. I've been wanting to build a G17-type gun for a while, I just can't get over the grip angle. Buddy of mine handed me his reduced G22 he swears is the same angle as a 1911, and it's still an unnatural draw. If Glock offered a frame like the Robar Tri-grip I wouldn't even consider bothering with the LW frame. people that have that issue seem to be those that have lots of time behind a 1911. muscle memory takes over and if you're used to the flat backstrap of a 1911, your hand will fight the palm swell of a glock. for new shooters or those used to other types of handguns, the glocks tend to point very naturally NO. http://www.glovesandclover.com/1911/pistol-angles.jpg I have arched mainspring housings in most of my 1911s and they point about the same for me as my Glocks. <shrug> 
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:14:00 PM EDT
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If they turn out to be reliable, and less than $10, this might make me FINALLY get off my ass and buy a Glock 17.. I like the pistol (I've had my friends Gen 4 for a few months and have shot it quite a bit), I just don't need one.. but it would be fun to have a pistol and 30 magazines so I can make a range trip and never have to load a single mag at the bench.
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:14:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you prefer colt mags over pmags? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nothing but Glock OEM for my Glocks, no reason to change. Magpul has some great stuff but mags for Glocks don't appeal to me Do you prefer colt mags over pmags? |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:16:44 PM EDT
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Another part bringing me closer to my dream of a Glock using no OEM parts. Unity slide, Lonewolf frame, ZEV internals, and now magpul mags. If someone REALLY wanted to bring a game-changer to market they'd design a full-cocked striker assembly. Like this? http://i.imgur.com/zDuphi3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QsHbEqe.jpg I really cannot stand Glocks due to the grip angle and Glock people, but recognized reliability, simplicity, and that parts were available for them everywhere. I made this with as few parts possible. I'll probably sell my factory mags for Magpul just so I can keep factory parts out of it. Lone Wolf Timberwolf frame and slide, storm lake barrel, mix of internals, Storm Lake barrel, and Dawson Precision sights front and rear. Yup. I've been wanting to build a G17-type gun for a while, I just can't get over the grip angle. Buddy of mine handed me his reduced G22 he swears is the same angle as a 1911, and it's still an unnatural draw. If Glock offered a frame like the Robar Tri-grip I wouldn't even consider bothering with the LW frame. people that have that issue seem to be those that have lots of time behind a 1911. muscle memory takes over and if you're used to the flat backstrap of a 1911, your hand will fight the palm swell of a glock. for new shooters or those used to other types of handguns, the glocks tend to point very naturally NO. http://www.glovesandclover.com/1911/pistol-angles.jpg Even though they are at the same grip angle but Glock doesn't have a beaver tail making it unnatural. Although a $20 fix goes a long way. (Big 1911 shooter here switching to Glocks) |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:18:08 PM EDT
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I'll predict that after these sell like gangbusters, a Glock 19 length magazine will not be far behind.
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:18:40 PM EDT
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Another part bringing me closer to my dream of a Glock using no OEM parts. Unity slide, Lonewolf frame, ZEV internals, and now magpul mags. If someone REALLY wanted to bring a game-changer to market they'd design a full-cocked striker assembly. Like this? http://i.imgur.com/zDuphi3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QsHbEqe.jpg I really cannot stand Glocks due to the grip angle and Glock people, but recognized reliability, simplicity, and that parts were available for them everywhere. I made this with as few parts possible. I'll probably sell my factory mags for Magpul just so I can keep factory parts out of it. Lone Wolf Timberwolf frame and slide, storm lake barrel, mix of internals, Storm Lake barrel, and Dawson Precision sights front and rear. Yup. I've been wanting to build a G17-type gun for a while, I just can't get over the grip angle. Buddy of mine handed me his reduced G22 he swears is the same angle as a 1911, and it's still an unnatural draw. If Glock offered a frame like the Robar Tri-grip I wouldn't even consider bothering with the LW frame. people that have that issue seem to be those that have lots of time behind a 1911. muscle memory takes over and if you're used to the flat backstrap of a 1911, your hand will fight the palm swell of a glock. for new shooters or those used to other types of handguns, the glocks tend to point very naturally NO. http://www.glovesandclover.com/1911/pistol-angles.jpg When that graphic was made how was the placement of the green line determined? eta parallel to front strap? |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:19:11 PM EDT
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I don't think Magpul will make mags for guns that take metal mags. ... you mean like AR15 and AR10? Handguns HK45 takes both metal and polymer ones. |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:50:28 PM EDT
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They need to make 20-30 round glock mags The 33 round Glock mags are goofy long. A 20-22 rounder may hit the sweet spot, if it had a built in grip extension type deal on it. You know they suck, right? |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:52:49 PM EDT
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I don't think Magpul will make mags for handguns that take metal mags. Who says they won't make polymer versions of metal magazines. Factory glock mags are metal lined and the magpul ones aren't. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:01:30 AM EDT
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I agree. I had a couple. Used them a few times, then sold them in the EE. No regrets. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They need to make 20-30 round glock mags The 33 round Glock mags are goofy long. A 20-22 rounder may hit the sweet spot, if it had a built in grip extension type deal on it. I agree. I had a couple. Used them a few times, then sold them in the EE. No regrets. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I want them for something else. 
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:02:06 AM EDT
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While you can find deals and get factory mags for $20, most stores carry them for $30-$40. Imagine how many people will buy P-Mags at Cabelas when they're a few feet away from their regular price factory mags. They'll definitely have the "fuck it, why not" appeal that will have them flying off the shelf. Glock might even drop their price on their pistols and only include one mag. They also might cut mag production if they're being undercut by Magpul. I'm curious to see what happens now too. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile What if Glock turned to Magpul and contracted their mags as OEM? Speculation is fun isn't it? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile What if Glock made 1911s and Colt made Glocks? Mind blown yet? Someone in an HK thread was talking about how MecGar made shit magazines for Sigs (I know, HK....weird de-rail) and how factory Sig mags were engineering masterpieces   Then someone informed him MecGar = Sig
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:05:02 AM EDT
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I don't think Magpul will make mags for guns that take metal mags. AR15s take metal mags. So do AKs. I'd say it was a good day. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:15:17 AM EDT
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I agree with everything stated in the OP except for the ergonomics suck and the trigger sucks. I absolutely love the shelf in a glock trigger. I have become accustomed to sitting on the shelf and the solid tactile reset you feel. The trigger pull is not the lightest but it is consistent and works. The ergonomics... depends. I prefer the grip angle of glocks because it allows me to cant my support hand down farther than any other pistol which I have found makes it way more stable and naturally more pointable since your thumb is thrust forward farther.
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:15:34 AM EDT
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After experiencing shitty reliability of non-OEM magazines in my GLOCKs, I'm reluctant to put any magazine in a GLOCK except those made by GLOCK.
That being said, Magpul makes awesome stuff, and competition is never bad for a free market. I hope the mags are awesome and I hope Magpul makes an assload of $$$ off them. Profit is the reward of satisfying another person's need. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:18:43 AM EDT
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Lol the guns and mags could be free. Ammo is where the real cost is. Well unless you don't shoot much
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:27:18 AM EDT
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Glock has had an edge on competition ever since it burst on the scene. Well, they certainly did establish an edge in a few categories: AD/ND's Kabooms Front sights that fall off Getting people to drink the koolaid
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:39:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:43:32 AM EDT
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I agree with everything stated in the OP except for the ergonomics suck and the trigger sucks. I absolutely love the shelf in a glock trigger. I have become accustomed to sitting on the shelf and the solid tactile reset you feel. The trigger pull is not the lightest but it is consistent and works. The ergonomics... depends. I prefer the grip angle of glocks because it allows me to cant my support hand down farther than any other pistol which I have found makes it way more stable and naturally more pointable since your thumb is thrust forward farther. And you can make the trigger as light as you want for like 30 bucks. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:46:26 AM EDT
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I don't understand people freaking out over this. Yea it's cool but Jesus how many mags do u buy? Even if you buy 10 you save like 100 bucks over Oem. That's not even 1 range trip for me. I love glock but damn this isn't
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:08:06 AM EDT
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Glock oem mags are cheap. Now magpul is making slightly cheaper mags. Ok.
Isn't the ammo still the most expensive part of a gun by 2 or 3 orders of magnitude?
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:11:27 AM EDT
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Will they break like my first (and only) magpul AR mag?
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:15:52 AM EDT
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why do people think saving a few dollars will be any kind of "game changer"?
VP9 sells a few hundred dollars less than expected, that's what qualifies as a game changer
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:23:57 AM EDT
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I don't understand people freaking out over this. Yea it's cool but Jesus how many mags do u buy? Even if you buy 10 you save like 100 bucks over Oem. That's not even 1 range trip for me. I love glock but damn this isn't THAT cool. I'm scared for when the single stack 9 or carbine comes out. During the last panic regular Pmags were going for $100 a piece. Glock OEM were all over but around$75 and up . Point is from an investment stand point it's has much better margins. Of course depends on reliability. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:32:01 AM EDT
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Except that 87% of pistol owners will never buy more mags than came with the pistol in the box. QFT 87% of operators operate with the magazines that came with their tier 1 purchase 
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:34:40 AM EDT
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let's see some 1911 mags from magpul... i want heads to explode... If they made reliable 170mm length 9mm for STI/SV Open guns that held about 30-31 rds, and fit in the USPSA mag guage, they would sell plenty. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:34:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:38:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:39:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:47:02 AM EDT
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Wow....then the single stack 9mm magazines will really be inexpensive!
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:53:44 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:54:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Antigunners are attacking magazines. You need enough to last three lifetimes. Maybe more. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Meh. Factory mags work great, they are very durable are utterly reliable. A dozen and a few spares will last a loooooooong time. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Antigunners are attacking magazines. You need enough to last three lifetimes. Maybe more. Half a lifetime. The cost of diy manufacturing is falling fast. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:57:18 AM EDT
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This interests me because I'm a miser and I like the idea of a reliable, quality magazine for my G17/19 that's $12 or so instead of $27-$34 depending on the vendor.
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:59:37 AM EDT
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Not bad...though it'd be great one day if handguns based off military models accepted a common magazine. Ignoring those with extreme grip angles/unconventional mag releases, it could definitely be done and make things easier supply chain-wise.
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Posted: 1/16/2015 2:05:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2015 2:11:34 AM EDT
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Except that 87% of pistol owners will never buy more mags than came with the pistol in the box. This should be bolded and highlighted. 87% isn't far off, and it may he higher than that. At the shop that I work at, I see about 80-150 pistols sold a week. I would say that only about ten of those people who purchase pistols care about extra magazines. I've told people that a used pistol comes with 3-5 spare magazines before, and they have told me they don't need more than one, and they want a discount because they don't want spare magazines. 
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Posted: 1/16/2015 2:39:15 AM EDT
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This should be bolded and highlighted. 87% isn't far off, and it may he higher than that. At the shop that I work at, I see about 80-150 pistols sold a week. I would say that only about ten of those people who purchase pistols care about extra magazines. I've told people that a used pistol comes with 3-5 spare magazines before, and they have told me they don't need more than one, and they want a discount because they don't want spare magazines. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Except that 87% of pistol owners will never buy more mags than came with the pistol in the box. This should be bolded and highlighted. 87% isn't far off, and it may he higher than that. At the shop that I work at, I see about 80-150 pistols sold a week. I would say that only about ten of those people who purchase pistols care about extra magazines. I've told people that a used pistol comes with 3-5 spare magazines before, and they have told me they don't need more than one, and they want a discount because they don't want spare magazines. I think these might play a role in it to: 1) Mags are cheaper online. Buying a gun online requires shipping + FFL fees and you can't see it in person. Mags? No real reason not to get those online. 2) Maybe they have a bunch of mags already? Maybe they're on their 2-4th model of the same handgun, and they already have a stash of mags. That being said, I do agree that most people only have a few mags. For target shooting you don't need more than 8 or so mags. Obviously, having a lot of mags is a good thing though. But for most people who only shoot a bit, it doesn't make much sense. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 2:49:55 AM EDT
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I really wish they would have come out with M&P mags. $30 a mag is
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Posted: 1/16/2015 2:52:30 AM EDT
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I think these might play a role in it to: 1) Mags are cheaper online. Buying a gun online requires shipping + FFL fees and you can't see it in person. Mags? No real reason not to get those online. 2) Maybe they have a bunch of mags already? Maybe they're on their 2-4th model of the same handgun, and they already have a stash of mags. That being said, I do agree that most people only have a few mags. For target shooting you don't need more than 8 or so mags. Obviously, having a lot of mags is a good thing though. But for most people who only shoot a bit, it doesn't make much sense. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Except that 87% of pistol owners will never buy more mags than came with the pistol in the box. This should be bolded and highlighted. 87% isn't far off, and it may he higher than that. At the shop that I work at, I see about 80-150 pistols sold a week. I would say that only about ten of those people who purchase pistols care about extra magazines. I've told people that a used pistol comes with 3-5 spare magazines before, and they have told me they don't need more than one, and they want a discount because they don't want spare magazines. I think these might play a role in it to: 1) Mags are cheaper online. Buying a gun online requires shipping + FFL fees and you can't see it in person. Mags? No real reason not to get those online. 2) Maybe they have a bunch of mags already? Maybe they're on their 2-4th model of the same handgun, and they already have a stash of mags. That being said, I do agree that most people only have a few mags. For target shooting you don't need more than 8 or so mags. Obviously, having a lot of mags is a good thing though. But for most people who only shoot a bit, it doesn't make much sense. What I have found is that most of the public that buys guns do not think that they will need spare magazines, or have the desire to get spare magazines. I would say that maybe 5% of all people who buy pistols say that they are going to order more magazines online. But for the most part, one spare mag is enough for the general public. Hell, I was amazed to see how many Ruger products are sold when I started working in firearms sales. Going by Arfcom I would have never dreamed it. |
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