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Posted: 4/13/2016 10:37:33 PM EDT
I recently bought 5 straight 20rd GI mags, and I noticed that they all have metal anti-tilt followers. I've never seen a metal follower in a mag--even the older GI mags I've seen had the black plastic ones.
Are these decent followers? I only paid $20 shipped for the lot ($4 each), so as long as they are good enough for range mags, I'll be happy. I also noticed that 2 are made by Colt, and 3 are made by Universal, which I hadn't heard of before so that was interesting, as was the "M16A1" stamped on the bottom of them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! 
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Posted: 4/13/2016 10:44:28 PM EDT
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I recently bought 5 straight 20rd GI mags, and I noticed that they all have metal anti-tilt followers. I've never seen a metal follower in a mag--even the older GI mags I've seen had the black plastic ones. Are these decent followers? I only paid $20 shipped for the lot ($4 each), so as long as they are good enough for range mags, I'll be happy. I also noticed that 2 are made by Colt, and 3 are made by Universal, which I hadn't heard of before so that was interesting, as was the "M16A1" stamped on the bottom of them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! http://i.imgur.com/V23VirP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jvBqeOe.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IUOxFht.jpg The old original issue straight 20 round magazines with ALU followers are one of the most reliable magazines for the AR15 ever made. These were the magazines designed by the engineers who designed the original AR15. The follower actually tilts by design to conform to the rounds taper (because the body is straight). My suggestion is do not change anything (except maybe the spring if it wears out). This coming from a guy who sells both followers and magazines. |
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Posted: 4/13/2016 11:38:24 PM EDT
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I have a few of those mags. they are GTG as is, just replace the spring like mentioned.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 6:53:54 AM EDT
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Those are the BEST and I use to run those exclusively in my M16
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:42:46 AM EDT
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 8:58:40 AM EDT
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I've never not seen a metal follower in the gi 20 round mags.
If you recall black plastic ones, you must be thinking of 30 round mags. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 9:15:17 AM EDT
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I've never not seen a metal follower in the gi 20 round mags. If you recall black plastic ones, you must be thinking of 30 round mags. The newer ones are black plastic. There is a company selling replacement followers for them that are cast aluminum (the same as the originals) Link to metal followers |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:09:12 PM EDT
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I have a bunch of those 20's. I use them for highpower shooting. The springs are ancient. Never had a problem. Great mags.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:45:30 PM EDT
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I've never not seen a metal follower in the gi 20 round mags. If you recall black plastic ones, you must be thinking of 30 round mags. I don't mean actually GI-issue when I say GI mags. I'm just referring to the GI-style, straight, metal, STANAG mag. I have a few that have plastic followers. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 12:46:08 PM EDT
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And thanks for the info everyone! Sounds like these will definitely be good to go. For the price, I'm happy with them.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 1:14:37 PM EDT
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I recently bought 5 straight 20rd GI mags, and I noticed that they all have metal anti-tilt followers. I've never seen a metal follower in a mag--even the older GI mags I've seen had the black plastic ones. Are these decent followers? I only paid $20 shipped for the lot ($4 each), so as long as they are good enough for range mags, I'll be happy. I also noticed that 2 are made by Colt, and 3 are made by Universal, which I hadn't heard of before so that was interesting, as was the "M16A1" stamped on the bottom of them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! http://i.imgur.com/V23VirP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jvBqeOe.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IUOxFht.jpg They are not anti-tilt followers. The followers in straight 20 rd magazines must tilt so "anti-tilt" does not apply to straight magazines. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 1:17:06 PM EDT
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I've never not seen a metal follower in the gi 20 round mags. If you recall black plastic ones, you must be thinking of 30 round mags. Every 20 rd magazine Ive ever seen in the Army had the metal follower. The plastic 20 rd follower is new and I think it was introduced after the military stopped buying 20s.. I wouldn't be concered for one over the other plastic followers seem to work fine. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 7:55:15 PM EDT
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OK, what is the trick to getting the spring/follower out of the mag body. I have several of these but have a few that need cleaning.
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Posted: 4/14/2016 10:00:21 PM EDT
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OK, what is the trick to getting the spring/follower out of the mag body. I have several of these but have a few that need cleaning. You just gotta wiggle it until it comes out and the same thing to get the follower and spring back in. |
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Posted: 4/18/2016 12:32:49 AM EDT
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in. 'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough.  )
If curved, do NOT put an alloy follower in it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 3:22:19 PM EDT
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If you only want one or two followers from the above link, the shipping is very high.
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Posted: 4/25/2016 9:47:48 AM EDT
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'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough. )
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in. 'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough. )
If curved, do NOT put an alloy follower in it. For 30 rd mags the cool factor here is changing one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower 
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Posted: 4/25/2016 4:38:32 PM EDT
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For 30 rd mags the cool factor here is changing one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in. 'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough. )
If curved, do NOT put an alloy follower in it. For 30 rd mags the cool factor here is changing one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 5:44:16 PM EDT
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The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in. 'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough. )
If curved, do NOT put an alloy follower in it. For 30 rd mags the cool factor here is changing one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. GREY??? |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 6:17:10 PM EDT
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The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in. 'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough. )
If curved, do NOT put an alloy follower in it. For 30 rd mags the cool factor here is changing one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. I was referring to people on this forum, not the military........ |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 6:18:02 PM EDT
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The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. GREY??? Gray is the new follower color to signify the USGI in development that mimics the PMag feed angle and presentation (which runs M855A1 the most effectively without accelerated damage to the rifle). https://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=3&f=17&t=677166 |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 8:31:06 PM EDT
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Those are rock solid magazines as is.
No need to change anything in them. Clean occasionally as needed. I prefer them to 30 round mags, especially for range work. I have a bunch of these, all Colts except for a couple of Adventure Line. Never had one fail. Thanks |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 10:08:29 AM EDT
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Those are rock solid magazines as is. No need to change anything in them. Clean occasionally as needed. I prefer them to 30 round mags, especially for range work. I have a bunch of these, all Colts except for a couple of Adventure Line. Never had one fail. Thanks This. They don't need any upgrades or modifications, with either plastic or metal followers. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 7:43:59 AM EDT
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You did good. 20's are the cat's meow for range work . Metal follower is old school that works on that style mag . Enjoy .. Wardawg
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Posted: 5/1/2016 8:30:53 AM EDT
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I have a bunch of those 20's. I use them for highpower shooting. The springs are ancient. Never had a problem. Great mags. Me too. Mine are going on 25 years service, with cleaning only every once in a long while. Used at least every other weekend. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 11:27:39 AM EDT
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The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Anyone know where to buy these alloy followers? I have some newer 20rd mags that I'd like to try them in. 'Newer' 20s? Straight or curved? If straight, you will find no real advantage for the alloy follower other than the cool factor. (But hey this is ARFCOM, the cool factor is reason enough. )
If curved, do NOT put an alloy follower in it. For 30 rd mags the cool factor here is changing one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower The US military have spent millions of dollars and a great amount of resources swapping, "one type of plastic follower for another type of plastic follower" three times in the last two decades (and are now trying for a fourth). Probably is a good reason for this. Black take it back, Green start to lean, Tan WAS the plan but Gray is the (new) way. They could have saved millions in the long run if they just adopted your excellent followers. I hate USGI because the majority of feeding issues I had were with them, from black to even the newer tan. I have a special hatred for tan since the hump is reversed, spring is not backwards compatible and I had two new in plastic from the armory mags that gave me double feeds during pre-deployment training before my last deployment. My primary go to mags are PMAGs and Lancers but my SOP is to retrofit any USGI mag I get with Magpul followers. |
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Posted: 5/3/2016 10:07:59 PM EDT
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The newer ones are black plastic. There is a company selling replacement followers for them that are cast aluminum (the same as the originals) Link to metal followers Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've never not seen a metal follower in the gi 20 round mags. If you recall black plastic ones, you must be thinking of 30 round mags. The newer ones are black plastic. There is a company selling replacement followers for them that are cast aluminum (the same as the originals) Link to metal followers Are those any good? I don't know enough about the new black followers in my Okay Industries 20rd mags to know if they're worth replacing. I have four old Aluminum follower Colts that run fantastically in every gun, all they need are new springs every few years. |
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Posted: 5/3/2016 10:09:42 PM EDT
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Are those any good? I don't know enough about the new black followers in my Okay Industries 20rd mags to know if they're worth replacing. I have four old Aluminum follower Colts that run fantastically in every gun, all they need are new springs every few years. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've never not seen a metal follower in the gi 20 round mags. If you recall black plastic ones, you must be thinking of 30 round mags. The newer ones are black plastic. There is a company selling replacement followers for them that are cast aluminum (the same as the originals) Link to metal followers Are those any good? I don't know enough about the new black followers in my Okay Industries 20rd mags to know if they're worth replacing. I have four old Aluminum follower Colts that run fantastically in every gun, all they need are new springs every few years. I've got some aftermarket metal ones (I think the same mfg) and they work about the same as the black follower in the 20rd mags. |
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