I've got $100 to spend on mags. It can either be 10 D&H GI mags or 7 PMAGS. What say the masters? Which way should I go.

Current inventory is 4-5 PMAGS, one 20 round PMAG, and a Troy battlemag.

Pmags are nice, but I still have more faith in USGI for some reason. Given the scenario you described, I would opt for the 10 USGI. But, that's just me.

My ridiculously large mag collection consists of ~80% aluminum and 20% polymer.

2 USGI (with magpul follower) to 1 P-mag is a good ratio.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_17/573317_Big_Army_says_no_more_PMAGs.html

You might read this thread. However, like so much of what is said here, you gotta apply the BS test to every post and ask yourself "Does this sound reasonable?"

The only thing In that whole thread I'm really sure of is that PMags can be difficult to get out of MOLLE pouches. That bump around the floorplate gets in the way.

I own aluminum, stainless steel, and plastic magazines, made by numerous companies. And as I buy more, I continue to buy diverse types. Metal is noisy, plastic is quieter, SS is heavier than aluminum, but seems stronger and feels very substantial in my hand, I like the feel of polymer more than metal. All work well.

There isn't any right answer. It's like asking "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"

Try everything, and get what you like.

The following is a confession from a person who previously saw no need to spend the extra coin on Pmags. I sold off my old collection of assorted USGI's, some pre bans, some orelites, and a good number of Cproducts awhile back. I restocked with teflon D&H w/ Magpul followers as I found them on sale for between $7.50 and $8.50 ea. I have not tested all 250 of them, but every one I have tried to date has been flawless. Then about a month ago, I started practicing in earnest for my upcoming night vision carbine/pistol course. It was suggested that we be proficient at mag swaps in the dark, and as I practiced for speed, I found I was having mags hanging up in the magwell when in a hurry, and not presenting the mag perfectly. Some were good, some were sticky, and some were worse than others. I found that the stickyer mags had some sharp edges around the corners and edges of the feed lips, and on the spotwelded seam on the back of the mag. After quite a bit of time with a piece of fine emory cloth my mags were slicker, but still not perfect. I was making an order for some other stuff I wanted, so I had them throw 3 Pmags in as well.

I am happy to report that all 3 slip into the magwell like butter. They slap into place from just about any angle. I am not one of the folks who get on these threads and argue PMAG, NO, GI, NO, PMAG, But I have not seen what made the Pmags worth nearly 2X the price of a good GI. Take my post for whatever it is worth to you. YMMV considerably.

I just did an experimental order of 10 Pmags from a company who shall remain nameless, (but rhymes with mobach racktical) for black windowless mags @ $11.99 ea + free shipping. If they don't screw me, I will be ordering more in the future.

I like both PMags and D&H mags. I have both. I would get the D&H mags. More mags the better.

I did apply it. Like I said, "However, like so much of what is said here, you gotta apply the BS test to every post and ask yourself "Does this sound reasonable?"

The only thing In that whole thread I'm really sure of is that PMags can be difficult to get out of MOLLE pouches. That bump around the floorplate gets in the way.

I had the MOLLE gear long before I ever had a PMAG. Always worked fine with metal mags. And PMAGS do indeed mostly interfere with each other in my pouches. Can't justify the expense of replacement just so I can use one specific brand of magazine.

You can say some pouches, your pouches, but such a blanket statement is nonsense.

I'd go to DSG Arms, and get their kydex/PMAG combo kit for about that price. 5 PMAGS and a few good kydex pouches for 100. Can't go wrong, great deal. Comes out to 25 for each kydex pouch, and 5 pmags for 10 bucks each. Clearly a great deal...and free shipping.

Ditch the pmags and get lancers, they take stripper clips and are see through.

wow, thanks for posting this, tempting deal. +1 to this idea for the OP

Fo sho. The only problems with Cal's are that they hit you pretty hard with shipping/handling and they only ship signature required. Other than that, I have been happy with them over a few purchases.

I recently put all the pmags away I was testing, I have broken a few Pmags as well as Al, but I have not seen them perform better than the Al mags I have.

Get 10 D&H mags