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 Rovert 
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Posted: 12/1/2011 8:16:36 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I'm looking for SHTF magazines that I can load and have ready for when the zombies attack... but a couple on the side for plinking won't hurt either. Interested in hearing what everyone is recommending at this time. In other words, if you had it to do all over again, what would YOU buy? Here's the short list from the FAQ - make your pick:
Thanks in advance for your input! |
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Posted: 12/1/2011 9:27:40 PM
IBTP/poll fail.
By far, my favorite mags are 20rd PMags & 30rd Maglevel (windowed) PMags. Not only as far as design, ergonomics, aesthetics, etc., but of what few different types of mags I've tried in my particular rifle, Magpul PMags are the only ones that have been completely reliable. |
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WShifflett
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Posted: 12/1/2011 9:31:28 PM
I've gone to all D&H for my stash mags. I like the black teflon finish better than the GI dry film and the ones from DSG have Magpul followers already installed. $85 for a ten pack and you can usually get free shipping if you buy a couple sets with codes they give out in the industry folder here. Every mag I own is loaded.
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Posted: 12/1/2011 9:34:55 PM
Originally Posted By Rovert:
Also, if you could comment as to how many loaded magazines you keep at the ready, that would be appreciated. Since most of what few mags I have are Magpul PMags, which due to the dust covers they have which take the pressure off of the feedlips when installed, these mags can be stored loaded indefinitely, there is no reason for me not to store all of them loaded, except for a couple to use for practicing with at home without live ammo, particularly for reloading drills and the like. |
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Posted: 12/1/2011 9:44:39 PM
PMags are the gold standard imo.
I go with windowless, unless money is no object. |
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Posted: 12/1/2011 9:58:57 PM
[Last Edit: 12/2/2011 12:57:44 AM by JadeRaven]
Lancer AWM's.
Polymer construction, full wrap-around steel feedlips, best of both worlds. Anti-tilt follower, and the entire mag body is translucent and textured. If you don't care about translucence then you can get opaque ones and save a couple bucks. Also the L5A's are great mags too. PMAGs are solid as well, but for the price of a maglevel windowed mag you can have a full translucent L5AWM. I would like to try some Troy mags but the Lancers are so good there's not much point IMO. FWIW I keep a couple dozen lancers loaded up.  |
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grimhollow
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Posted: 12/1/2011 10:02:32 PM
I use PMags, windowed and non-windowed, or USGI types, mostly Colt.
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Posted: 12/1/2011 11:37:27 PM
PMAGS
I keep 7 loaded with "the good stuff" which is enough to fully outfit myplate carrier. |
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Posted: 12/2/2011 11:06:31 AM
D/H. I have lots for the range and keep 24 loaded for bug out with 75gr TAP. Never had problems.
I also own quite a few C-Products and PMAGS. C-Products have had some feeding issues as well as major shipping issues in the past. Primary reason I haven't bought any in years. Never had any issues with the PMAGS however I prefer alluminum. |
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Coltman77
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Posted: 12/2/2011 11:31:44 AM
What's a good internet source for PMags?
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Posted: 12/2/2011 12:48:48 PM
i've been using USGI (brownells currently) mags for years, never had any problems.
recently starting using pmags with no issues either. Originally Posted By Coltman77:
What's a good internet source for PMags? check out hamlund tactical in the EE. i picked up some window pmags for $13.99 each. |
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Posted: 12/2/2011 1:34:26 PM
Originally Posted By Coltman77:
What's a good internet source for PMags? I usually buy my MAGPUL stuff straight from MAGPUL. They have a store on their website http://store.magpul.com/ |
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Coltman77
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Posted: 12/2/2011 3:02:02 PM
Thanks very much for the quick replies gentlemen. Much appreciated.
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Alpha-Romeo3
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Posted: 12/2/2011 8:57:52 PM
I have a mixture of 30 rd mags all for SHTF:
PMAG (both with and without window) - these are my go to mags always loaded ready to go, six on my mag chest rig, I keep a total of 21 loaded D&H (mostly from DSG Arms, some from Bravo Co. and LaRue Tactical) - these are the majority of my mag stash all are unloaded in USGI storage plastic mag bags Colt/ Okay/ NHMTG - have some of these most are older from before or during the AWB ban, also my reserve mags Lancer L5 - I prefer these for shooting range use, easy to check ammo loaded or not or how many rounds left inside the mag H&K - don't use these, just for my collection C Products SS - I use these mainly for plinking I also have some 20 round mags for bench use, Lancer, PMAG, and Colt (they came with my new Colt ARs). |
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WarLord31
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Posted: 12/2/2011 10:40:44 PM
[Last Edit: 12/2/2011 10:52:11 PM by WarLord31]
Originally Posted By jeepinbanditrider: Originally Posted By Coltman77: I usually buy my MAGPUL stuff straight from MAGPUL. They have a store on their websiteWhat's a good internet source for PMags? http://store.magpul.com/ Are you serious??? You actually WANT to pay MSRP ???? |
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sinlessorrow
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Posted: 12/3/2011 5:27:34 PM
i have a ton of USGI tan follower center ind mags, got em for $6 each so i stocked up
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Posted: 12/3/2011 11:27:54 PM
Originally Posted By Saddlerocker:
PMags are the gold standard imo. I go with windowless, unless money is no object. This. |
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WI57
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Posted: 12/3/2011 11:39:24 PM
Okay's and NHMTG USGI 30 rounders.
Colts and some others mixed in for variety. I keep 12 loaded in a vest all the time, some others are in various states of range bag, range box, or truck cab/box, some loaded some not. The rest are in the deep dark rubbermaid in the basement waiting for their brothers to break/fail. |
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Firebird69
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Posted: 12/4/2011 12:03:34 AM
Originally Posted By WShifflett: I've gone to all D&H for my stash mags. I like the black teflon finish better than the GI dry film and the ones from DSG have Magpul followers already installed. $85 for a ten pack and you can usually get free shipping if you buy a couple sets with codes they give out in the industry folder here. Every mag I own is loaded. |
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WayneG
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Posted: 12/4/2011 12:05:51 AM
Up until recently my "ready" mags were a mix of new D&H Teflon mags and Pmags. Lately I started using Tango Down ARC mags, and I have to say I am impressed, enough to begin to transition those to my "first" line pouches. Good enough for Pat Rogers, good enough for me.
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Posted: 12/4/2011 12:58:23 PM
I've got a mix of Magpul, Brownell's, some of the 3rd-gen USGI mags (maybe C products?) and some Tapco mags. I've got about 10 stashed and only 8 loaded - half w/ M855 the other with M193. all 30 rounders except 2 20-round Brownells for bench.
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Posted: 12/4/2011 4:58:51 PM
just plain'ol G.I. contact mags,nothing really highspeed... i proof all my mags at the range ...i wanted to go high speed mag-pull ,but decided to stick with G.I. mags....vince g. 11B Inf...
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Big-Bore
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Posted: 12/4/2011 5:06:46 PM
[Last Edit: 12/15/2011 11:26:23 PM by Big-Bore]
Originally Posted By Rovert:
These have my vote. They work, are not overly expensive, and work in multiple calibers and different bullet types. None of the above have failed me. Why the following do not make the cut for me. Surefire, too many bad reviews and too expensive. If not for the bad reviews I could over look the expense, but unreliable puts them out of the running IMO. HK. I've had no trouble with mine but too many people have. And also, too damned expensive and no replacement parts. TROY. They bring nothing to the party as far as I am concerned. P-Mags. Ditto TROY. I use my mags in several different calibers with a lot of different style bullets. The P-Mags do not work in some of my calibers and with some of the bullets I use, so as far as I am concerned P-Mags are much ado about nothing. |
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Rockyriver
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Posted: 12/4/2011 8:32:08 PM
Pmag with window.
New GI Tan Follower mags. Zero jams or feed issues now on my AR's 
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Posted: 12/5/2011 5:07:36 PM
I've got a mixture of all sorts, somewhere just shy of 50 total. I can say that I will be buying nothing but magpul from here out though.
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Posted: 12/5/2011 9:47:44 PM
[Last Edit: 12/5/2011 9:48:39 PM by Krink]
Originally Posted By Rovert:
Sorry, I know "poll" type posts are a bit goofy, but products change, I need to buy some mags for my new AR, and I'm not sure what to get. There are lots of opinions out there. I'm looking for SHTF magazines that I can load and have ready for when the zombies attack... but a couple on the side for plinking won't hurt either. Interested in hearing what everyone is recommending at this time. In other words, if you had it to do all over again, what would YOU buy? Here's the short list from the FAQ - make your pick:
Thanks in advance for your input! the two that I currently buy D&H 10pk w/magpul followers $85 black teflon FTW from DSG Pmags |
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