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Posted: 8/31/2015 1:10:32 AM EDT
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I own some PMAGs, they are good too, but I don't see anything super special that makes them worth twice the money. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I remember, we got the mag ban and I went nuts online before it went into effect. 10 here, 20 there. Damn, I already had about 30 mags before I started. Still today seeing 30 rd GIs pop up for 6-10 bucks, even in CO. I own some PMAGs, they are good too, but I don't see anything super special that makes them worth twice the money. I agree, but in the "panic" buying a couple years ago, Pmags, were selling for a lot more than the GI's, for whatever reason, so if you did want to let any go, during a future panic, they seem to get you more return on your dollars, percentage-wise, and dollar-wise. |
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Posted: 9/1/2015 3:48:44 PM EDT
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Sorry, 5 bucks a piece for mags that need new followers and paint is way over priced IMO I paid $7.00 for new G2 Pmags and 12/$100.00 for Pmag G3 so would not pay more than $2ea for GI mags but hey, we all see things different Really? I've not had any problems with the "inferior" green followers, and as for paint, why? I don't care how they look as long as they work. |
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Posted: 9/2/2015 2:52:30 PM EDT
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I buy pre-ban ones when I find them at a good price so I can use them in MA. Otherwise I keep my PMAG G3 in VT.
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Posted: 9/2/2015 8:54:08 PM EDT
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I buy pre-ban ones when I find them at a good price so I can use them in MA. Otherwise I keep my PMAG G3 in VT. Whats a good price? I have one I need to offload to someone who can use it. |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 1:33:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm a fan of the old aluminum 20 rounders. Don't see them very often or cheap though. |
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Posted: 9/6/2015 1:49:24 PM EDT
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You guys are killing me. I have more mags than I can ever use....And now I'm looking for more. This. We need a support group thread.............My name is cornhskr and I'm a Mag-aholic.............. |
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Posted: 9/6/2015 9:41:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. We need a support group thread.............My name is cornhskr and I'm a Mag-aholic.............. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You guys are killing me. I have more mags than I can ever use....And now I'm looking for more. This. We need a support group thread.............My name is cornhskr and I'm a Mag-aholic.............. The correct termination is a Mag Whore  |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 4:37:29 PM EDT
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I've had two used GI mags (Brownells, Colt) Magpul followers have failure to feeds. Once in a BCM upper with matching bolt and once in an 8.5" PSA. YMMV. That is the only two failure to feeds in almost 10k rounds though. For serious use I stick with new NHMTG or Pmags.
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Posted: 10/4/2015 5:00:53 PM EDT
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I've had two used GI mags (Brownells, Colt) Magpul followers have failure to feeds. Once in a BCM upper with matching bolt and once in an 8.5" PSA. YMMV. That is the only two failure to feeds in almost 10k rounds though. For serious use I stick with new NHMTG or Pmags. Colt and NHMTG are the exact same mag, different floor plate. I've been running Centers with the tan followers almost exclusively since '11 and have had exactly 0 issues with any of 'em. I just rotated in a batch of Brownells tan follower mags the six I'm using already have about 1K rounds on 'em with 0 issues as well. I've had issues with Pmags, I can remember ONE FTF with a green follower g.i.mag when I hit the bolt release on 30 rounds. |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 5:02:25 PM EDT
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I'm a fan of the old aluminum 20 rounders. Don't see them very often or cheap though. 44mag.com has new ones, so does tombstone tactical. |
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Posted: 10/5/2015 1:02:41 PM EDT
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Care to share where this is at? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sorry, 5 bucks a piece for mags that need new followers and paint is way over priced IMO I paid $7.00 for new G2 Pmags and 12/$100.00 for Pmag G3 so would not pay more than $2ea for GI mags but hey, we all see things different Care to share where this is at? Might only be in his memories.
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Posted: 10/5/2015 9:39:51 PM EDT
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I just bought ten Okay Ind. mags with green followers for $40. Cheap USGI mags are everywhere right now. Short of a complete ban, they might as well be a nest egg for the next panic. Nice. I just got 30 Colts on armslist for $100. Salad days. Enjoy!!! |
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Posted: 10/6/2015 5:41:15 AM EDT
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Might only be in his memories. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sorry, 5 bucks a piece for mags that need new followers and paint is way over priced IMO I paid $7.00 for new G2 Pmags and 12/$100.00 for Pmag G3 so would not pay more than $2ea for GI mags but hey, we all see things different Care to share where this is at? Might only be in his memories. I think i got a 10 pack of PMAGS from DSGarms for 80 bucks...may of been 90 but it may of been 80. I can't remember but they had the best deals. I've been stocking up on GI mags at 7.99 a pop. |
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Posted: 10/6/2015 5:27:53 PM EDT
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That is true but I was just differentiating because the one I had issue with has a Colt body and floorplate and is 15 years older than my preferred NHMTG marked new with MP followers. Had good luck with D&H, Okay, Tangodown MK2 and Lancers too. Not really all that impressed with the Troys, though.
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Posted: 10/7/2015 1:38:35 AM EDT
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I agree, but in the "panic" buying a couple years ago, Pmags, were selling for a lot more than the GI's, for whatever reason, so if you did want to let any go, during a future panic, they seem to get you more return on your dollars, percentage-wise, and dollar-wise. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I remember, we got the mag ban and I went nuts online before it went into effect. 10 here, 20 there. Damn, I already had about 30 mags before I started. Still today seeing 30 rd GIs pop up for 6-10 bucks, even in CO. I own some PMAGs, they are good too, but I don't see anything super special that makes them worth twice the money. I agree, but in the "panic" buying a couple years ago, Pmags, were selling for a lot more than the GI's, for whatever reason, so if you did want to let any go, during a future panic, they seem to get you more return on your dollars, percentage-wise, and dollar-wise. Yep, I'm buying Pmags at $9.99 every chance I can. Last panick I was making $30-$40 per magazine. |
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Posted: 10/7/2015 1:27:56 PM EDT
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Last panic, I traded 14 Pmags that I paid $10 each, to get a NIB S&W M&P 15-22. The guy was tickled to death to get the mags.
The wife asked me as we drove away, "Didnt you give $10 each for those mags and that is a $375 rifle?" Told her yes. She said gun owners are idiots. I agreed. 
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Posted: 10/7/2015 3:49:32 PM EDT
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Was nice when brand new DH black teflon mags could be bought for 7 bucks a piece. Just did
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Posted: 10/7/2015 11:30:42 PM EDT
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Just ordered 15 D&H mags for $7 a piece.
I have never had issues with either pmags or USGI mags. My general rule is I order at least 10 when I find them for under $8 a piece. |
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Posted: 10/7/2015 11:55:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 44mag.com has new ones, so does tombstone tactical. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm a fan of the old aluminum 20 rounders. Don't see them very often or cheap though. 44mag.com has new ones, so does tombstone tactical. Thanks for the tip. I was hoping for a deal like the one below  .Are the "ASC" mags any good? Quoted: Quoted: I'm a fan of the old aluminum 20 rounders. Don't see them very often or cheap though. I'd love to stumble into that deal. If you ever see it again, please help a brother out w/ a PM! |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 1:37:17 AM EDT
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Just ordered 15 D&H mags for $7 a piece. I have never had issues with either pmags or USGI mags. My general rule is I order at least 10 when I find them for under $8 a piece. Out of stock at Palmetto. I ordered 10 a few months back at 6.99. I just got 10 from BCM at 9 bucks each. At my door in a 2 days. |
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Posted: 10/9/2015 12:03:14 PM EDT
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In many respects I think the GI mags are better than all others. They fit and fall free from all but the most out of spec mag well.
I recently bought a box full of used ones for 3 bucks a pop. |
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Posted: 10/10/2015 1:35:59 AM EDT
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Where is the best place to get cheap Pmags right now? and which gen is the best to stock up on ?
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Posted: 10/10/2015 9:52:35 AM EDT
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In many respects I think the GI mags are better than all others. They fit and fall free from all but the most out of spec mag well... +1, although I do like the round-visibility such as Pmag, Hera, or Ultimag offer. If Okay/NHMTG offered a version with a viewing window, I'd probably be totally monogamous to the brand. But until then, I'll keep some Pmags & Lancers as well. |
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Posted: 10/14/2015 1:41:19 PM EDT
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Where is the best place to get cheap Pmags right now? and which gen is the best to stock up on ? Read the threads newbie |
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Posted: 10/15/2015 11:05:13 AM EDT
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44mag.com has new ones, so does tombstone tactical. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm a fan of the old aluminum 20 rounders. Don't see them very often or cheap though. 44mag.com has new ones, so does tombstone tactical. I've ordered from both places, good vendors. I picked up some Brownells GI straight 20s with the tilt followers not too long ago on sale for $10 each, best option for a 20 round mag when you shoot 5.45x39 and they run great in my 5.56 BCM as well. They seem to regularly go on sale for that or close to it, your choice of stainless steel or silicon springs. Also, they're not straight GIs but a few weeks ago I got some stainless steel curved 20 round Mako E-Landers for $10 ea from Magsandammo.com. Always have more mags than you think you need. |
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Posted: 10/17/2015 4:53:29 PM EDT
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Not very cost effective, IME. I pay 5 per, and then have to put in followers and, maybe, springs. I'm up to 7 at that point. You can buy d&h late cheap.
I do buy some, every once in a while, for fun, though. .
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Posted: 10/18/2015 12:02:57 AM EDT
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Can someone send me a link to where you're getting USGI mags for $4 or whatever people are claiming on here?
Cheapest I found are the D&H linked earlier and then the BCM ones for a buck more. |
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Posted: 10/18/2015 7:45:52 PM EDT
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Used private sales, broseph
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Posted: 11/1/2015 11:35:02 PM EDT
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after the 2nd week of the last panic, it was hard to move the USGI mags, everyone wanted PMAGs for $40 apiece... figure it was all the newbs who did 10 minutes of internet research and learned PMAGs were as mighty as Thor's hammer...
I don't bother buying any more USGIs unless I can get a screaming deal on a colt or the newer ones with the secret squirrel tan follower. If I saw them for $3 I couldn't resist, but most of the time its more like $10, even for a used one. |
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