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Posted: 1/31/2016 3:35:12 AM EDT

I'm lurking on HKparts and RTG and see some offerings. Any other location for MP5 mags (non-Asian contract)? Tango.

Posted: 1/31/2016 6:33:44 AM EDT

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For original; http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/MP5-MP5K-Magazine-Chrome-Follower-Used-Surplus-74p17358.htm
POF mags seem to be the best quality as far as price but for some reason they disappeared or overpriced when available.
I have Korean mags but I can't vouch for them as I have not used them yet.

Posted: 1/31/2016 11:19:51 AM EDT

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I bought some used LEO mags from Gatewood Supply, they run well. They still show as in stock at $60/ea on his website.

I also bought one of the US made 30rd mags from HKParts.net, it functions but is very tight in my BA9s mag well. It might just need some use. The factory HK mags go in very easy. For $50, I'd probably opt to buy either surplus or a new POF if they come back in stock rather than another one of those.

Posted: 1/31/2016 11:30:15 AM EDT

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I bought a few of the latest gen Korean MP5 mags from HKParts.

Ran 400 rounds though them on Friday and they worked great.

For $24 a pop, they're worth every nickel.

Posted: 1/31/2016 2:23:34 PM EDT

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If you go for the Korean, Centerfiresystems has them for $15 each, $45 for 3 and a 3mag pouch.

Posted: 1/31/2016 3:02:26 PM EDT

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I had a handful of these that ran fine with my SW5. I paid $14ish, pretty sure I bought them from from Botach.

Posted: 2/1/2016 1:00:13 AM EDT

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I haven't tried any of the Asian mags but have had good luck with POF mags. $48 at Atlantic Firearms but looks like they are OOS again.

Posted: 2/1/2016 10:42:43 PM EDT

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I've used the Korean mags for several years, they work fine in my clones in semi and full auto. The only thing I don't like about them is the finish is rough and rusts easily. This doesn't affect their function it just means I have to oil them after use or else deal with surface rust. The newest generation ones are supposed to have a better finish but I haven't tried them yet.

Posted: 2/1/2016 10:57:30 PM EDT

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I've used the Korean mags for several years, they work fine in my clones in semi and full auto. The only thing I don't like about them is the finish is rough and rusts easily. This doesn't affect their function it just means I have to oil them after use or else deal with surface rust. The newest generation ones are supposed to have a better finish but I haven't tried them yet.

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I have and they work great.

Much smoother finish, stainless followers, excellent reliability.

Posted: 2/3/2016 11:41:33 PM EDT

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all the new imports and popularity of MP5s seems to have dried up the mag supply of original german mags. Usually at SAR show I can usually cherry pick a couple nice ones for $50 or less. But this year none were to be found cheap.

I have some of the older Korean mags, maybe 2nd gens, they work fine with 115grain but have occasional issues with 147gr flat tips.

Posted: 2/8/2016 10:50:38 PM EDT

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I have one Korean mag, not sure which generation. Just bought it a week or so ago. It will only lock in with the bolt back, otherwise no complaints.

Posted: 2/9/2016 3:40:44 PM EDT

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bought 6 korean mags at a yard sale for $30. glad i didn't spend and more than that.

apparently the ones i got are only useful for malfunction training. im so glad i have a dozen HK mags sitting here.

i try to buy locally so i can avoid shipping

Posted: 2/9/2016 9:03:09 PM EDT

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I have one Korean mag, not sure which generation. Just bought it a week or so ago. It will only lock in with the bolt back, otherwise no complaints.

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Was it the latest gen Korean mags that HKParts sells?

I'm telling you guys, the old ones are shit.....the new gen that I bought recently are great.

Hundreds of rounds and zero issues.

Posted: 2/9/2016 9:23:38 PM EDT

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Was it the latest gen Korean mags that HKParts sells?
I'm telling you guys, the old ones are shit.....the new gen that I bought recently are great.
Hundreds of rounds and zero issues.

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I have one Korean mag, not sure which generation. Just bought it a week or so ago. It will only lock in with the bolt back, otherwise no complaints.

Was it the latest gen Korean mags that HKParts sells?
I'm telling you guys, the old ones are shit.....the new gen that I bought recently are great.
Hundreds of rounds and zero issues.

Yeah I just bought it from HKparts like a week or two ago. It functions fine, just wont seat with the bolt forward.

Are the centerfire systems mags, 3 for $45 the same mag? If so, I'll be getting some.

Posted: 2/10/2016 8:15:58 AM EDT

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Yeah I just bought it from HKparts like a week or two ago. It functions fine, just wont seat with the bolt forward.

Are the centerfire systems mags, 3 for $45 the same mag? If so, I'll be getting some.

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I have one Korean mag, not sure which generation. Just bought it a week or so ago. It will only lock in with the bolt back, otherwise no complaints.

Was it the latest gen Korean mags that HKParts sells?

I'm telling you guys, the old ones are shit.....the new gen that I bought recently are great.

Hundreds of rounds and zero issues.

Yeah I just bought it from HKparts like a week or two ago. It functions fine, just wont seat with the bolt forward.

Are the centerfire systems mags, 3 for $45 the same mag? If so, I'll be getting some.

Don't know the difference with the Korean mags, mine have a parkerized rough finish to them, not sure if that is newer or older, maybe someone else can chime in.

Posted: 2/10/2016 7:39:46 PM EDT

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Don't know the difference with the Korean mags, mine have a parkerized rough finish to them, not sure if that is newer or older, maybe someone else can chime in.

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I have one Korean mag, not sure which generation. Just bought it a week or so ago. It will only lock in with the bolt back, otherwise no complaints.

Was it the latest gen Korean mags that HKParts sells?

I'm telling you guys, the old ones are shit.....the new gen that I bought recently are great.

Hundreds of rounds and zero issues.

Yeah I just bought it from HKparts like a week or two ago. It functions fine, just wont seat with the bolt forward.

Are the centerfire systems mags, 3 for $45 the same mag? If so, I'll be getting some.

Don't know the difference with the Korean mags, mine have a parkerized rough finish to them, not sure if that is newer or older, maybe someone else can chime in.

The parked rough finish are the older gen Korean mags.

The new ones have a flat black finish with stainless steel followers.

Posted: 2/11/2016 10:08:03 AM EDT

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Not sure if I got old stock or what? Just got 6 from Centerfire that are heavily parkerized. If these ARE the new and improved finish I would hate to see the old ones.

Posted: 2/11/2016 2:04:52 PM EDT

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Not sure if I got old stock or what? Just got 6 from Centerfire that are heavily parkerized. If these ARE the new and improved finish I would hate to see the old ones.

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Not sure why your not looking at HKParts