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Posted: 5/8/2015 9:27:07 PM EDT

Gen 3 Magpul PMags are my preferred.

So do you prefer Metal or PMags?
Which make do you prefer? Brand, capacity, modifications....

Posted: 5/8/2015 9:28:57 PM EDT

[#1]

PMags and Okays

Posted: 5/8/2015 9:30:07 PM EDT

[#2]

USGI and pmags equally. If I thought one was going to have a hard life getting smashed on shit, I'd prob pick the pmag.

Posted: 5/8/2015 9:47:20 PM EDT

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USGI and pmags equally. If I thought one was going to have a hard life getting smashed on shit, I'd prob pick the pmag.

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Posted: 5/8/2015 10:02:35 PM EDT

[#4]

I use both, but for GI mags I add these:

because I once saw a guy catch the floor plate of a GI mag on the door frame upon exiting a vehicle, opening up a full mag like one of those snake in a can gags. The image has stuck with me.

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:07:22 PM EDT

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I use both, but for GI mags I add these:

http://blackrifleworks.com/images/Lplate_03.jpg

because I once saw a guy catch the floor plate of a GI mag on the door frame upon exiting a vehicle, opening up a full mag like one of those snake in a can gags. The image has stuck with me.

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I can only imagine the velocity those rounds came out at.

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:15:34 PM EDT

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I can only imagine the velocity those rounds came out at.

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I use both, but for GI mags I add these:

http://blackrifleworks.com/images/Lplate_03.jpg

because I once saw a guy catch the floor plate of a GI mag on the door frame upon exiting a vehicle, opening up a full mag like one of those snake in a can gags. The image has stuck with me.

I can only imagine the velocity those rounds came out at.

Lol, the spring came out first, so the rounds just kind of poured everywhere, but God, the guy was just left standing there with the dumbest look on his face, staring at his rifle.

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:27:46 PM EDT

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Lol, the spring came out first, so the rounds just kind of poured everywhere, but God, the guy was just left standing there with the dumbest look on his face, staring at his rifle.

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I use both, but for GI mags I add these:

http://blackrifleworks.com/images/Lplate_03.jpg

because I once saw a guy catch the floor plate of a GI mag on the door frame upon exiting a vehicle, opening up a full mag like one of those snake in a can gags. The image has stuck with me.

I can only imagine the velocity those rounds came out at.

Lol, the spring came out first, so the rounds just kind of poured everywhere, but God, the guy was just left standing there with the dumbest look on his face, staring at his rifle.

I prob would've done the same thing lol. The "WTF just happened?" look.

Would've been awesome to get on vid.

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:30:10 PM EDT

[#8]

30rd I like M2 Pmags.

20rd I like straight USGI.

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:35:25 PM EDT

[#9]

I use gen 1 pmags, usgi and lacers....

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:35:32 PM EDT

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30rd I like M2 Pmags.

20rd I like straight USGI.

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Posted: 5/8/2015 10:38:51 PM EDT

[#11]

For 30rd, I use USGI, Pmags, and Lancer mags. All have served me well.

For 20rd mags I have a mix of straight USGI, Straight Pmags, and Lancer mags as well.

For 40rd I use Pmags, and 40+ Pmags with Nordic Components Extension

Still passively searching for a used 60rd Surefire for giggles but the wife being unemployed has made that iffy.

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:51:31 PM EDT

[#12]

The old CProducts stainless steel mags strait 20s and the 30s are my favorite
Then D&H or the new ETS plastic 30s

Posted: 5/8/2015 10:56:38 PM EDT

[#13]

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The old CProducts stainless steel mags strait 20s and the 30s are my favorite
Then D&H or the new ETS plastic 30s

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I have like 20 of those CDEFENSE mags with the orange follower.

Posted: 5/8/2015 11:03:08 PM EDT

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PMags and Okays

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FPNI

Posted: 5/8/2015 11:10:27 PM EDT

[#15]

USGI mags

Posted: 5/8/2015 11:55:53 PM EDT

[#16]

Voted both. I use lancer l5 awm.

Posted: 5/9/2015 12:20:02 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/9/2015 12:32:16 AM EDT

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For 30rd, I use USGI, Pmags, and Lancer mags. All have served me well.

For 20rd mags I have a mix of straight USGI, Straight Pmags, and Lancer mags as well.

For 40rd I use Pmags, and 40+ Pmags with Nordic Components Extension

Still passively searching for a used 60rd Surefire for giggles but the wife being unemployed has made that iffy.

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I had a couple of the SF 60s and dropped one. It spewed like a fountain out of the feedlips. Not having the funds to get one is a good thing in this case. Stick to those 40 pmags.

Posted: 5/9/2015 12:39:16 AM EDT

[#19]

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Posted: 5/9/2015 1:29:38 AM EDT

[#20]

for 30rd USGI/Pmags/Lancers

for 20rd USGI

Posted: 5/9/2015 3:25:39 AM EDT

[#21]

Posted: 5/9/2015 9:55:09 AM EDT

[#22]

All of my magazines with the exception of two are PMags

Posted: 5/9/2015 11:02:36 AM EDT

[#23]

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Voted both. I use lancer l5 awm.

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Posted: 5/9/2015 12:39:45 PM EDT

[#24]

Above freezing temps plastic.
Below freezing metal.

I still use some USGI mags made in the 60's and plastic mags made in the 80's without any issues.

Posted: 5/9/2015 3:55:02 PM EDT

[#25]

I like USGI with magpul followers and base plates. I rather deal with a possible bent feed lip then cracked bodies or eroded feed lips. I have seen both with pmags.

Posted: 5/9/2015 9:55:26 PM EDT

[#26]

USGI

Posted: 5/9/2015 9:55:46 PM EDT

[#27]

OOPS DOUBLE POST

Posted: 5/10/2015 10:37:00 AM EDT

[#28]

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30rd I like M2 Pmags.

20rd I like straight USGI.

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Same goes for me.....Gen M2 Pmags for 30 rounds and USGI for 20 rounds.

Posted: 5/10/2015 1:07:42 PM EDT

[#29]

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Posted: 5/11/2015 8:08:27 PM EDT

[#30]

USGI with MAGPUL or the latest GI followers (although I still have some with the older green and even older black followers that work fine).

While I've never had issues with PMAGs or Lancers, the USGI get the job done for me and I like the price when I find them on sale.

Posted: 5/15/2015 11:29:12 PM EDT

[#31]

Gen 2 Pmags are my favorite

Posted: 5/16/2015 9:06:31 PM EDT

[#32]

I own both and trust both, but I voted 'metal' because the question was about my preference.

My preference is plain old mil-spec 30's from Okay, NHMTG or Colt (yes, I know they're all actually the same).

Posted: 5/16/2015 9:50:27 PM EDT

[#33]

It seems like a lot of the Pmag guys prefer the Gen M2.

What do ya'll like about 'em over the Gen M3?

Posted: 5/17/2015 3:37:06 PM EDT

[#34]

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It seems like a lot of the Pmag guys prefer the Gen M2.

What do ya'll like about 'em over the Gen M3?

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For me it's price.

Posted: 5/18/2015 2:09:15 AM EDT

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PMags and Okays

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The gold standards for each.

Posted: 5/18/2015 3:00:02 AM EDT

[#36]

Who made sabre defense mags? I just got a couple for free.

Posted: 5/25/2015 3:22:41 AM EDT

[#37]

I voted both because I have and use both however, I prefer the USGI type, D&H, 30 rounders with the green followers. For Pmags I run the Gen2, 30 rounders foliage green is my color of choice.