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Posted: 8/6/2012 4:01:43 AM

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which is better for long term storage, spare or SHTF stock? COLT 20 rounders(if you can find new ones) or PMag 20 rounders?
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Posted: 8/6/2012 5:00:46 AM
I'd go with the PMags, being htat with the covers on, you can relieve the pressure on the feedlips and keep them stored and loaded without worrying about the lips deforming.

However, i also have oodles of Colt 20 rounders (old ones with the aluminum followers) and thewy work just as well.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 5:02:37 AM
Colt.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 7:21:50 AM
Originally Posted By Black-Tiger:
I'd go with the PMags, being htat with the covers on, you can relieve the pressure on the feedlips and keep them stored and loaded without worrying about the lips deforming.

However, i also have oodles of Colt 20 rounders (old ones with the aluminum followers) and thewy work just as well.


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Posted: 8/6/2012 8:04:12 AM
I use both. No problems with either one.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 8:49:29 AM
Colt or NHMTG are the ones I prefer.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 11:52:29 AM
Colt. The 20rd Pmags have issues with the bolt not hold not working.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 11:58:52 AM


I have both.

I have used the Colt without issues. I've retired the Colt mags and only use PMAGS now. I had a 20 round PMAG in my duty AR at work because it would fit in the case loaded.

I've never had a problem with the bolt not staying open with the Colt or PMAGS on the last round.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 4:19:31 PM
I have used Colt 20 round mags that have been loaded for over 30 years - they functioned flawlessly and still function without issues. I have both. 20 round mags kick ass.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 4:34:35 PM
Can't go wrong with either one. Colt is g2g and the Pmags are functionable as well
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Posted: 8/7/2012 4:56:41 AM
Some guys have issues with the PMAG's not holding the bolts open. One of my PMAG's doesn't like to drop free but the other does…only issue I've had with mine. Price wise however, I picked up 3 Simmons and one Adventure Line (all with aluminum followers) for $6 a piece the other day. Another 20 rounder I've had good luck with is the Thremold, though I have not yet been able to test it in cold conditions but they do at least drop free and are cheap.
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