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Posted: 8/13/2015 2:49:12 PM EDT

Hi guys, I bought a pair of 40 round pmags and I love them. The problem is, I'm moving away from pmags. Is there another company that makes the 40 rounders? Also, let me know what your opinion is of them. If you own them I'd love to see some pictures as well.

EDIT: I need to explain why I'm moving away from pmags. I'm moving away from pmags because the gen 3 pmags fit too loosely in my lower. The wiggle quite a bit in each direction when installed. The amount of wiggle is much less pronounced with the gen 2s, but virtually non existent with hexmags or stanags. I prefer polymer here, but if you guys have a good source of 40 round aluminum mags that is also awesome.

Posted: 8/13/2015 3:23:33 PM EDT

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Why are you moving away from P-Mags?

Posted: 8/13/2015 3:23:39 PM EDT

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Why would you move away from Pmags?

Posted: 8/13/2015 3:35:07 PM EDT

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I'm moving away from pmags because the gen 3 pmags fit too loosely in my lower. The wiggle quite a bit in each direction when installed. The amount of wiggle is much less pronounced with the gen 2s, but virtually non existent with hexmags or stanags. I prefer polymer here, but if you guys have a good source of 40 round aluminum mags that is also awesome.

Sorry I should have explained this in my first post!

Posted: 8/13/2015 4:02:57 PM EDT

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Do said p mags cause a malfunction? or is it aesthetics thing?

I believe Lancer makes a 42 rd mag.

Then there are always the jam o matic 100 rd beta mags

Posted: 8/13/2015 4:03:47 PM EDT

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It's better to fit a little loose than be whining that they don't drop free.

I'm no big fan of the Gen M3 but for a 40, you're not gonna do much better...

Posted: 8/13/2015 5:26:09 PM EDT

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Do said p mags cause a malfunction? or is it aesthetics thing?

I believe Lancer makes a 42 rd mag.

Then there are always the jam o matic 100 rd beta mags

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Do said p mags cause a malfunction? or is it aesthetics thing?

I believe Lancer makes a 42 rd mag.

Then there are always the jam o matic 100 rd beta mags

I checked it out, and I can't seem to find any 42 rd mags made by lancer. Apparently promag does, but I have an AK mag and its just not my favorite. Perhaps I should sell my AK and buy an AUG?

Originally Posted By samuse

It's better to fit a little loose than be whining that they don't drop free.

I'm no big fan of the Gen M3 but for a 40, you're not gonna do much better

I agree with you to an extent. However, the stanags and hex mags drop free no problems. I can't put a magazine in the mag well before it drops with any mag, so I consider that good enough.
The issue I have with the wobble is that it makes for an unsteady monopod. I don't want to keep a bipod on my rifle at all times and I damn sure don't want to take the time to attach it when I'm messing around and going prone. I've practiced with the rifle on the magazine and I like that method. Unfortunately the wobble of the pmags reduces some of my stability.

Posted: 8/13/2015 6:45:06 PM EDT

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http://www.centerfiresystems.com/magar02.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9OBsIo86kI

Posted: 8/13/2015 8:44:42 PM EDT

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I checked it out, and I can't seem to find any 42 rd mags made by lancer. Apparently promag does, but I have an AK mag and its just not my favorite. Perhaps I should sell my AK and buy an AUG?

I agree with you to an extent. However, the stanags and hex mags drop free no problems. I can't put a magazine in the mag well before it drops with any mag, so I consider that good enough.
The issue I have with the wobble is that it makes for an unsteady monopod. I don't want to keep a bipod on my rifle at all times and I damn sure don't want to take the time to attach it when I'm messing around and going prone. I've practiced with the rifle on the magazine and I like that method. Unfortunately the wobble of the pmags reduces some of my stability.

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Do said p mags cause a malfunction? or is it aesthetics thing?

I believe Lancer makes a 42 rd mag.

Then there are always the jam o matic 100 rd beta mags

I checked it out, and I can't seem to find any 42 rd mags made by lancer. Apparently promag does, but I have an AK mag and its just not my favorite. Perhaps I should sell my AK and buy an AUG?

Originally Posted By samuse

It's better to fit a little loose than be whining that they don't drop free.

I'm no big fan of the Gen M3 but for a 40, you're not gonna do much better

I agree with you to an extent. However, the stanags and hex mags drop free no problems. I can't put a magazine in the mag well before it drops with any mag, so I consider that good enough.
The issue I have with the wobble is that it makes for an unsteady monopod. I don't want to keep a bipod on my rifle at all times and I damn sure don't want to take the time to attach it when I'm messing around and going prone. I've practiced with the rifle on the magazine and I like that method. Unfortunately the wobble of the pmags reduces some of my stability.

One thing to keep in mind is that the longer the mag is the more exaggerated the wobble will be come. So it's going to be worse on a 40rd mag than a 30rd mag.

Posted: 8/14/2015 10:06:16 AM EDT

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I also found these!

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/49218?td_source=search

Posted: 8/14/2015 2:50:21 PM EDT

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45 round DPMS magazine
Beta C
LANCER SYSTEMS’ L5Competition 48
Tripp Super 42 and Super 52 Magazine
Nordic Components Magazine Extension 18 Round

Posted: 8/18/2015 2:23:11 PM EDT

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FYI, those polymer 40 rds mags are made in Bulgaria, same construction specs as their AK mags, meaning steel reinforced feed section. I have 4 of them and used them well before the Pmag 40 rds came. They work great!

Posted: 8/19/2015 12:27:39 PM EDT

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If you can find them and are willing to pay the price, Sterling Armaments 40rd mags are awesome.

Posted: 8/19/2015 1:09:21 PM EDT

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I'm going to try some E-Lander 40's.

Posted: 8/20/2015 2:23:00 PM EDT

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If you can find them and are willing to pay the price, Sterling Armaments 40rd mags are awesome.

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Sterlings are the best 40 metal 40 rounders ever made IMHO.

That said any "in spec" metal mag will likely move around as much (if not more) than a M3 PMag due to the thiner wall thickness of metal magazines. The M3 size is based on the current USGI contract mag/ M4 mag well specs and is still in the thicker range when compared the gamut of USGI contract magazines.

Posted: 8/20/2015 5:10:00 PM EDT

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I have E-landers that work but not sure if i would ever try the 40 rounder due to price and weight. The old C Products mags were good surprisingly but for now the best deal is MagPul.

Posted: 8/21/2015 10:40:22 AM EDT

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FYI, those polymer 40 rds mags are made in Bulgaria, same construction specs as their AK mags, meaning steel reinforced feed section. I have 4 of them and used them well before the Pmag 40 rds came. They work great!

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http://www.centerfiresystems.com/magar02.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9OBsIo86kI

FYI, those polymer 40 rds mags are made in Bulgaria, same construction specs as their AK mags, meaning steel reinforced feed section. I have 4 of them and used them well before the Pmag 40 rds came. They work great!

x2. Great mags!

You can buy them from MWG for a bit cheaper than Centerfire sells them, but I'm not sure how the shipping costs compare.

http://www.mwgco.com/ar-15_accessories/product/012-IK-40SR.html

Posted: 8/22/2015 6:09:12 AM EDT

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Actually yes Sterling was great but so we're the PMI/FED ORD 40rnd mags were it's equal also hard to find either of these will do you well I myself have 8 sterling s and 12 PMI mags all were worth it.

Posted: 8/23/2015 10:46:40 PM EDT

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The answer you seek...http://www.mwgco.com/ar-15_accessories/product/012-IK-40SR.html

I was attracted to them at first because they have a reputation for handling 5.45x39 in an AR very well, but I'm sure they would serve you well in their designed caliber.

Posted: 8/24/2015 11:57:36 AM EDT

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In just about every instance, I'd rather have a polymer magazine. I would love to have a collection of those sterling mags, but I cannot justify the price.

Those MWG mags definitely look to be the ticket. I ordered one just a moment ago and I'm going to begin testing it. If all goes well I'm sending my pmags and my hexmags to a new home.

You guys rock thanks for digging deep and recommending something that is a little obscure but fits the bill perfectly.

Posted: 8/24/2015 1:55:19 PM EDT

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Actually yes Sterling was great but so we're the PMI/FED ORD 40rnd mags were it's equal also hard to find either of these will do you well I myself have 8 sterling s and 12 PMI mags all were worth it.

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Yes, my PMI's work every bit as good as my Sterlings. I keep one of those two in my go-to gun.

Posted: 8/27/2015 11:35:41 AM EDT

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My MGW 40 round magazines came in today. They drop free and wobble 90% less than the pmags. They absolutely need some stippling, but that isn't an issue to me :)

Thanks again gentlemen! Time for some reliability testing.

Posted: 8/28/2015 11:40:49 PM EDT

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I also found these!

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These are Nationals. They're junk.

Posted: 8/29/2015 9:13:39 PM EDT

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Actually yes Sterling was great but so we're the PMI/FED ORD 40rnd mags were it's equal also hard to find either of these will do you well I myself have 8 sterling s and 12 PMI mags all were worth it.

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I had a few of each from back in the good ol'days and I have to agree the PMI/FedOrd were just as reliable as the sterling,both great mags.

I sold my sterling mags for a ridiculous amount back during the magban to buy G17 mags for a ridiculous amount