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Posted: 10/18/2014 6:22:24 PM EDT
Have you guys used these at all? What is the satisfaction level?



It seems that there is quite a bit of complaining about the Gen 3 PMAGs, but the draw of a 40 mag is great.




I have some other (C products??) 40 rounders kicking around somewhere, the magpuls would seem to be interesting to me.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:35:29 PM EDT
[#1]
I like mine. Nothing bad to say about them.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:36:21 PM EDT
[#2]
I would like some.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:38:02 PM EDT
[#3]
Yes

Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:39:36 PM EDT
[#4]
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:44:16 PM EDT
[#5]


I have difficulty seating a full 40 unless I really slam it home, gen2 / anderson lower / radical upper
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:45:59 PM EDT
[#6]
I've had no issues with Gen 3 10/20/30/40 rounders
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:56:24 PM EDT
[#7]
Nice.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 6:59:51 PM EDT
[#8]
I have 10. Recently moved one into my range use rotation, worked perfect.
$19 shipped
http://www.44mag.com/product/magpul_pmag_40/magpul

Edit: oh since we're posting pics
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 7:05:28 PM EDT
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I have been slacking on rifle mags lately,  I need to pick some up.
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You know the drill, buy 'em cheap stack 'em deep my friend.


Link Posted: 10/18/2014 7:18:49 PM EDT
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My buddy has a ton of them....never a single hiccup in the thousands of rounds I've seen him put through them. They're way too long for using off of a rest or bipod but for standing up and blasting away they are GTG
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 7:33:01 PM EDT
[#11]
They run fine out of all of my guns. But I think they look stupid and I don't like Gen 3 pmags.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 7:47:18 PM EDT
[#12]
Mine runs:



I like it.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 7:59:04 PM EDT
[#13]
I like them but havensome Bulgarian 35- & 40-rounders I currently use.  They have metal reinforced lips.
Link Posted: 10/18/2014 8:38:56 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/19/2014 5:42:16 AM EDT
[#15]
They work for me.
Link Posted: 10/21/2014 7:48:26 PM EDT
[#16]
Work great for me too.  I use them for 3 gun and rifle matches.
Link Posted: 10/21/2014 8:22:23 PM EDT
[#17]
They don't fit in all of my lowers because of the tab that keeps them from being seated too far. I think its useless, they also wobble more than my gen 2 mags. They get a pass because they are 40 rounds but I won't own any more gen 3 30s
Link Posted: 10/23/2014 3:46:11 PM EDT
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Mine runs: http://youtu.be/-kKWMqt6TnQ

I like it.
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Yep, mine runs just like this...just a tad bit slower due to lack of fun switch
Link Posted: 10/23/2014 3:50:37 PM EDT
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Mine runs: http://youtu.be/-kKWMqt6TnQ



I like it.







Yep, mine runs just like this...just a tad bit slower due to lack of fun switch
I don't have a fun switch.





 
Link Posted: 10/23/2014 3:53:21 PM EDT
[#20]
I have one; it performs extremely well -like everything else that Magpul makes. Though I might pick up a Surefire 60-rounder for S&Gs.
Link Posted: 10/23/2014 3:55:35 PM EDT
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I have one; it performs extremely well -like everything else that Magpul makes. Though I might pick up a Surefire 60-rounder for S&Gs.
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60rd surefires are fun too:



I had to send one of two back for repair though



 
Link Posted: 10/23/2014 4:40:29 PM EDT
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Anyone try running 5.45 in this mag?
Link Posted: 10/23/2014 4:59:35 PM EDT
[#23]
Run great.  I put Plus 5's on mine and get 45-46 rounds from each.  Use them in 3gun competition.

I had one problem - they didn't like one of the bolt carriers I was using (Young MFG) but they work great with all the other ones.


Link Posted: 10/24/2014 12:54:53 AM EDT
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Mine all work great.
Link Posted: 10/25/2014 9:56:23 PM EDT
[#25]
Awesome! I picked up 5 at Cabela's today for $108 with tax.
Link Posted: 10/25/2014 9:57:23 PM EDT
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60rd surefires are fun too:

http://youtu.be/K-I-g6c2LUQ

I had to send one of two back for repair though

 
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I have one; it performs extremely well -like everything else that Magpul makes. Though I might pick up a Surefire 60-rounder for S&Gs.
60rd surefires are fun too:

http://youtu.be/K-I-g6c2LUQ

I had to send one of two back for repair though

 




 
I guess I need a couple of those too!
Link Posted: 10/25/2014 10:13:51 PM EDT
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I have one; it performs extremely well -like everything else that Magpul makes. Though I might pick up a Surefire 60-rounder for S&Gs.
60rd surefires are fun too:
http://youtu.be/K-I-g6c2LUQ
I had to send one of two back for repair though
 

  I guess I need a couple of those too!


Surefires are meh.

I have been using them since they first came out.  I have seen more than their fair share fail.  We use them in 3gun for really big stages looking for that no-mag-change advantage, or for matches that don't allow for couples mags to make a more stable base prone.  A lot of friends have sent theirs back.  Some have secret tuning tips they use to get them to be more reliable.

They don't like steel cased ammo at all, they jam up where the two doublestacks come together, and they don't handle long-loaded ammo well either.  I load my match stuff to 2.250" and thus far its been good.  I have two, and one of them has been flawless, the other has jammed up once.  I will say this, everyone who uses one says a little prayer right before the buzzer.  I only bring mine out on the stages that require it, which is around twice a year.  I'd trust my life to a PMAG 40.  A surefire?  No way.  No how.

Link Posted: 10/25/2014 10:18:24 PM EDT
[#28]
I have had no issues with mine

I've taken to buying one anytime I am in a gun store If they see less than $20


Not had good luck withy the surefires
Link Posted: 10/26/2014 2:55:21 AM EDT
[#29]
I bought two right before the Colorado ban. I like them

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Link Posted: 10/26/2014 3:53:04 AM EDT
[#30]
The 10 I have run flawlessly in my M-16. You can't beat them for the price.
Link Posted: 10/26/2014 8:30:38 PM EDT
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Surefires are meh.



I have been using them since they first came out.  I have seen more than their fair share fail.  We use them in 3gun for really big stages looking for that no-mag-change advantage, or for matches that don't allow for couples mags to make a more stable base prone.  A lot of friends have sent theirs back.  Some have secret tuning tips they use to get them to be more reliable.



They don't like steel cased ammo at all, they jam up where the two doublestacks come together, and they don't handle long-loaded ammo well either.  I load my match stuff to 2.250" and thus far its been good.  I have two, and one of them has been flawless, the other has jammed up once.  I will say this, everyone who uses one says a little prayer right before the buzzer.  I only bring mine out on the stages that require it, which is around twice a year.  I'd trust my life to a PMAG 40.  A surefire?  No way.  No how.



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I have one; it performs extremely well -like everything else that Magpul makes. Though I might pick up a Surefire 60-rounder for S&Gs.
60rd surefires are fun too:

http://youtu.be/K-I-g6c2LUQ

I had to send one of two back for repair though

 


  I guess I need a couple of those too!





Surefires are meh.



I have been using them since they first came out.  I have seen more than their fair share fail.  We use them in 3gun for really big stages looking for that no-mag-change advantage, or for matches that don't allow for couples mags to make a more stable base prone.  A lot of friends have sent theirs back.  Some have secret tuning tips they use to get them to be more reliable.



They don't like steel cased ammo at all, they jam up where the two doublestacks come together, and they don't handle long-loaded ammo well either.  I load my match stuff to 2.250" and thus far its been good.  I have two, and one of them has been flawless, the other has jammed up once.  I will say this, everyone who uses one says a little prayer right before the buzzer.  I only bring mine out on the stages that require it, which is around twice a year.  I'd trust my life to a PMAG 40.  A surefire?  No way.  No how.







 
Wow!




Aren't those things like $100 each?
Link Posted: 10/26/2014 8:55:18 PM EDT
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Aren't those things like $100 each?
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I have one; it performs extremely well -like everything else that Magpul makes. Though I might pick up a Surefire 60-rounder for S&Gs.
60rd surefires are fun too:
http://youtu.be/K-I-g6c2LUQ
I had to send one of two back for repair though
 

  I guess I need a couple of those too!


Surefires are meh.

I have been using them since they first came out.  I have seen more than their fair share fail.  We use them in 3gun for really big stages looking for that no-mag-change advantage, or for matches that don't allow for couples mags to make a more stable base prone.  A lot of friends have sent theirs back.  Some have secret tuning tips they use to get them to be more reliable.

They don't like steel cased ammo at all, they jam up where the two doublestacks come together, and they don't handle long-loaded ammo well either.  I load my match stuff to 2.250" and thus far its been good.  I have two, and one of them has been flawless, the other has jammed up once.  I will say this, everyone who uses one says a little prayer right before the buzzer.  I only bring mine out on the stages that require it, which is around twice a year.  I'd trust my life to a PMAG 40.  A surefire?  No way.  No how.


  Wow!

Aren't those things like $100 each?


I think I paid $80 for one, and I picked the other up off a prize table.
Link Posted: 10/27/2014 2:48:44 PM EDT
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I have two Surefire 60's and a surefire 100 and I haven't had any trouble with mine. I'm not rough with them, but I've ran a lot of steel cased ammo through the three I have and I haven't had any malfunctions. I find them much better functionality than my Beta drum.

Of course I'll stick with my magpul 40's for rougher use or in bad weather since waking the Surefire apart is a good bit more work than tossing a pmag back in the range bag.
Link Posted: 10/27/2014 3:32:56 PM EDT
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I've a few put away for safe keeping.

Not legal to use here in Oh.
Link Posted: 10/29/2014 11:01:58 AM EDT
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I've a few put away for safe keeping.

Not legal to use here in Oh.
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I would like some.

I've a few put away for safe keeping.

Not legal to use here in Oh.


Sure it is, if you have an NFA gun to shoot them in.
Link Posted: 10/29/2014 11:33:50 PM EDT
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Or use them out of state, or run blanks in them.
Link Posted: 10/30/2014 10:50:32 AM EDT
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I don't have a fun switch.

 
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Mine runs: http://youtu.be/-kKWMqt6TnQ

I like it.



Yep, mine runs just like this...just a tad bit slower due to lack of fun switch
I don't have a fun switch.

 



You got one fast trigger finger then!
Link Posted: 10/30/2014 5:19:13 PM EDT
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You got one fast trigger finger then!
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Mine runs: http://youtu.be/-kKWMqt6TnQ

I like it.



Yep, mine runs just like this...just a tad bit slower due to lack of fun switch
I don't have a fun switch.

 



You got one fast trigger finger then!


The video description states "Bump stock."
Link Posted: 10/30/2014 5:25:49 PM EDT
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Mine runs: http://youtu.be/-kKWMqt6TnQ



I like it.







Yep, mine runs just like this...just a tad bit slower due to lack of fun switch
I don't have a fun switch.



 






You got one fast trigger finger then!
I have a home made bump stock.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/655109_BumpSAW_Bump_IAR_Picture_Video_and_theoretical_discussion_thread_.html





 
Link Posted: 10/30/2014 5:33:27 PM EDT
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I bought like 5 last time PSA had a sale on them, I haven't used them and don't have a huge use for them over my 30s but I figure I should atlas own a couple for those who can't
Link Posted: 10/30/2014 8:51:40 PM EDT
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I like mine, work great.
Link Posted: 11/1/2014 5:49:47 PM EDT
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I like mine and even threw a couple in the bug out bag.

Ohio's law sucks where I can use it in my M16 but if I put it in my semi I'm breaking the law.
Link Posted: 11/5/2014 8:57:13 PM EDT
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same for me.
Link Posted: 12/18/2014 10:12:38 AM EDT
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This thread answered my questions.
Link Posted: 12/19/2014 12:16:14 AM EDT
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A happy coincidence?  Primary Arms has PMAG 40s on sale for $15.99 apiece.
https://www.primaryarms.com/MAGPUL_PMAG_40rd_NON_Window_GEN_M3_Black_Limit_p/mag233-blk.htm
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