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Posted: 11/30/2023 1:48:53 PM EDT
It seems that suddenly most quality aluminum 30 round mags are sold out. Colt/Ok included. Any reason why?
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Posted: 11/30/2023 2:02:00 PM EDT
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Okay doesn't make mags anymore. D&H are still available.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/d-h-ar-15-223-5-56-magazine-30rd-alm-black-teflon-laser-mag-30-al-lz-bt-mp-psa.html |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 3:03:40 PM EDT
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This thread covers okay closing doors. Okay mags were oem mags for multiple manufacturers and brands.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Okay-Industries-Surefeed-closing-Magazine-production-by-the-end-of-the-Year-/17-770819/ Not only did okay go away, but Brownells has stopped making 20 rd aluminum mags as well. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 3:22:26 PM EDT
[#3]
Does anyone know of a site still selling OK 30 round mags?
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Posted: 11/30/2023 3:30:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FALARAK]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bolt241: Does anyone know of a site still selling OK 30 round mags? https://www.readyfirearmsllc.com/the-ready-store/okay-surefeed-magazine https://www.ableammo.com/catalog/okay-industries-surefeed-aluminum-15m4-remington556mm-nato-round-black-ptfe-magazine-ok483-p-147548.html |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 3:33:11 PM EDT
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All the major distributors I used to check seem to be sold out.
I grabbed a few hundred a couple years ago. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 4:32:01 PM EDT
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I've got totes full of PMAGs but I would have loved to grab more Okay 20rd straight mags before they stopped
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 4:35:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RABIDFOX50]
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I have hundreds of OKay, Colt, FN, Center Ind., D&H and CProducts 30s. PMags as well. I stepped up my purchases of Pamags and drums as of late. Those P60s for AR type and P50s for AR10 types are pretty freaking sweet.
I have a small amount of straight 20s from various makers but not as many as I would have liked to have. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 4:40:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tgmr05: This thread covers okay closing doors. Okay mags were oem mags for multiple manufacturers and brands. https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Okay-Industries-Surefeed-closing-Magazine-production-by-the-end-of-the-Year-/17-770819/ Not only did okay go away, but Brownells has stopped making 20 rd aluminum mags as well. The shortage of 20 round aluminum mags is a real bummer. My favorites on SBRs and for shooting prone! Bigger_Hammer 
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Posted: 11/30/2023 4:42:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: The shortage of 20 round aluminum mags is a real bummer. My favorites on SBRs and for shooting prone! Bigger_Hammer |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 5:15:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
[#10]
Brownells has stopped their 20s? and 30s?
I prefer 20rd mags! Time to buy old Colts and refurbish.... |
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 5:33:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rubles]
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Anyone know if Palmetto's branded 30 round mags are GTG? Reviews on the PSA site look positive and $9.99!
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Posted: 11/30/2023 5:44:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rubles: Anyone know if Palmetto's branded 30 round mags are GTG? Reviews on the PSA site look positive and $9.99! |
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 5:55:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man: They're teflon coated D&H made mags, very good to go. Ah, good to know! thanks! |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 6:02:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rubles: Anyone know if Palmetto's branded 30 round mags are GTG? Reviews on the PSA site look positive and $9.99! |
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 6:06:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: They're D&H mags and work great. I have a few hundred D&H mags stockpiled. I scrolled through the thread too fast the first time and missed your link right to the PSA's. Thanks for posting that and the vote of confidence in them. Going to pick some up. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 6:42:07 PM EDT
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Has Duramag been out long enough to have a good/bad track record?
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 6:45:06 PM EDT
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JUST PUT IN MY ORDER, THANKS FOR THE LINK.
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Posted: 11/30/2023 6:51:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fiyero: Has Duramag been out long enough to have a good/bad track record? |
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 8:24:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fiyero: Has Duramag been out long enough to have a good/bad track record? FWIW, I have 7.62x39 Duramags that have been reliable and seem well built, but my 7.62 AR is just a range gun and by no means a go-to. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 8:37:35 PM EDT
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Quote History***** https://www.readyfirearmsllc.com/the-ready-store/okay-surefeed-magazine ****** THAT IS A SCAM WEBSITE |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 9:13:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rubles: I scrolled through the thread too fast the first time and missed your link right to the PSA's. Thanks for posting that and the vote of confidence in them. Going to pick some up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rubles: Originally Posted By jaqufrost: They're D&H mags and work great. I have a few hundred D&H mags stockpiled. I scrolled through the thread too fast the first time and missed your link right to the PSA's. Thanks for posting that and the vote of confidence in them. Going to pick some up. Are the rounded D&H Aluminum 20rd mages better than straight 20rd mags? D&H better than DuraMag? |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 9:49:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WSAR15: Are the rounded D&H Aluminum 20rd mages better than straight 20rd mags? D&H better than DuraMag? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WSAR15: Originally Posted By Rubles: Originally Posted By jaqufrost: They're D&H mags and work great. I have a few hundred D&H mags stockpiled. I scrolled through the thread too fast the first time and missed your link right to the PSA's. Thanks for posting that and the vote of confidence in them. Going to pick some up. Are the rounded D&H Aluminum 20rd mages better than straight 20rd mags? D&H better than DuraMag? Curved mags can be expected to feed better than straight 20s in adverse conditions. Source - severely undergassed 27" pencil w/ rifle +3" gas. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 10:05:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jaqufrost]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WSAR15: Are the rounded D&H Aluminum 20rd mages better than straight 20rd mags? D&H better than DuraMag?  IMO D&H are better than DuraMag. |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 12:07:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By jaqufrost: I can't accept wierd looking curved 20's IMO D&H are better than DuraMag. My favorite are straight as well and old 20rd Colts with metal followers. |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 10:46:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: The shortage of 20 round aluminum mags is a real bummer. My favorites on SBRs and for shooting prone! Bigger_Hammer Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: Originally Posted By tgmr05: This thread covers okay closing doors. Okay mags were oem mags for multiple manufacturers and brands. https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Okay-Industries-Surefeed-closing-Magazine-production-by-the-end-of-the-Year-/17-770819/ Not only did okay go away, but Brownells has stopped making 20 rd aluminum mags as well. The shortage of 20 round aluminum mags is a real bummer. My favorites on SBRs and for shooting prone! Bigger_Hammer Indeed. I got lots of 20rd mags but still wish I had more |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 12:18:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/1/2023 2:29:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eric496: https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Harrington-and-Richardson-magazines-/17-783640/?r=-1&page=1&anc=8612856#i8614460 My man. Just ordered 10. |
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SAU
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Posted: 12/2/2023 2:57:09 AM EDT
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I orderd all the Okay enhanced surefeeds I could when I heard they were closing down.
I've got magazines and boxes of magazines sticking out of every empty space in the house now, its kind of bad. I need to get some totes or a chest to put them into. |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 7:26:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: All the major distributors I used to check seem to be sold out. I grabbed a few hundred a couple years ago. Really that many? |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 8:33:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
[#30]
I ordered some from Rock River - lower price but not likely Colt/Surefeed.
Do they have Stainless Steel Springs? 2023-12-04 RR 20rd mag has Stainless Steel Springs. 2023-12-09 RR Mag order arrived and they are OKAY SUREFEED 20rd matte gray with black followers in OKAY Package ($14.00 ea) - Happy Day! |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 8:49:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: Really that many? |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 10:26:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: eric496]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WSAR15: I ordered some from Rock River - lower price but not likely Colt/Surefeed. Do they hvae Stainless Steel Springs? My recent order of 20s from RRA was all Okay Surefeed. 10s were D&H. Didn't order any 30s. Speaking of springs, anyone have a source for quality 20 round mag springs? I don't think I need extra power ones and that's all I see. |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 11:30:33 AM EDT
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https://www.gunsprings.com/
Wolff has great 20rds AR15 Clip Springs. I use them to rebuild old Colt 20rd mags. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 4:49:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WSAR15: https://www.gunsprings.com/ Wolff has great 20rds AR15 Clip Springs. I use them to rebuild old Colt 20rd mags. Is longevity good? I ask because the keep the composition of their springs proprietary info. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 6:11:34 AM EDT
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Wolff springs are extra power. I was thinking that would cause excessive wear and isn't necessary. Maybe I'll pick up some.
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Posted: 12/3/2023 8:31:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
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Sorry, I cannot comment on longevity as I do not use them enough.
John Mansen has 20rd rebuild kits at $6.95 but I cannot comment on the quality of the parts: https://www.johnmasen.com/AR15-20-Round-Spring-Aluminum-Magazine-Follower-p/1510-a.htm Magblock has some 20rd springs as well but for they mags: https://www.magazineblocks.com/magento/products/magazine-accessories/20-round-replacement-spring.html ASC rebuild kits: https://www.ammosc.com/ar-15-223-556-aluminum-magazine-spring-kit Bushmaster Rebuild kit: https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/F1003116 |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 9:44:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WSAR15: Sorry, I cannot comment on longevity as I do not use them enough. John Mansen has 20rd rebuild kits at $6.95 but I cannot comment on the quality of the parts: https://www.johnmasen.com/AR15-20-Round-Spring-Aluminum-Magazine-Follower-p/1510-a.htm Magblock has some 20rd springs as well but for they mags: https://www.magazineblocks.com/magento/products/magazine-accessories/20-round-replacement-spring.html ASC rebuild kits: https://www.ammosc.com/ar-15-223-556-aluminum-magazine-spring-kit Bushmaster Rebuild kit: https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/F1003116 Thanks. Those are the links I found as well. Was thinking arfcom might know of another source. I'll probably just buy some Wolff and call it good. Only spare parts in of a future ban anyways. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 9:51:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
[#38]
Yes Eric496, I hope as well to find a source of good 20rd springs to rebuild some older Colt 20rd Mags.
I like the older mags with the metal follower. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 4:09:20 PM EDT
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I like the 20 round okay ones too picked up 5 of them last minute have a few 30s as well.
I have a lancer 20 that also works pretty good zero issues with it. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 9:04:30 PM EDT
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Forgive the ignorant n00b question, but what's really the big differences between the metal vs poly mags? I have no experience with any of the metal mags, only poly, but so far my experience has been positive. Is it just down to preference or is there some mechanical difference that the metal performs better?
Please be gentle, I'm new to the AR platform having just bought my first one six months ago and have only been able to have it out three times. Regards, AB |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 9:29:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By agentblack: Forgive the ignorant n00b question, but what's really the big differences between the metal vs poly mags? I have no experience with any of the metal mags, only poly, but so far my experience has been positive. Is it just down to preference or is there some mechanical difference that the metal performs better? Please be gentle, I'm new to the AR platform having just bought my first one six months ago and have only been able to have it out three times. Regards, AB Weve all here asked the NOOB questions. Personally I've seen the GI metal mags take a ton of abuse and still work. Poly not so much |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 9:38:58 PM EDT
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@brownells @brownells_ar15 do y'all still have the ability to produce your straight 20rd USGI mags?
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Posted: 12/3/2023 9:43:40 PM EDT
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I went a bit overboard after the federal AWB expired and have 300 sitting in unopened boxes. I couldn’t possibly want any more.
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Posted: 12/3/2023 10:22:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ban-hater: Weve all here asked the NOOB questions. Personally I've seen the GI metal mags take a ton of abuse and still work. Poly not so much Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ban-hater: Originally Posted By agentblack: Forgive the ignorant n00b question, but what's really the big differences between the metal vs poly mags? I have no experience with any of the metal mags, only poly, but so far my experience has been positive. Is it just down to preference or is there some mechanical difference that the metal performs better? Please be gentle, I'm new to the AR platform having just bought my first one six months ago and have only been able to have it out three times. Regards, AB Weve all here asked the NOOB questions. Personally I've seen the GI metal mags take a ton of abuse and still work. Poly not so much That's what has been shown at that huge gun rental range in or near Vegas. Now that I think of it, it was shown the metal ones can fire more rounds than the polymer ones before it is done for. I don't recall if anything was said about abuse or them. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 10:24:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankDrebin: I went a bit overboard after the federal AWB expired and have 300 sitting in unopened boxes. I couldn’t possibly want any more. I wonder how much they would have been worth around the year 2000 (about midpoint of the AWB). |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 10:45:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By agentblack: Forgive the ignorant n00b question, but what's really the big differences between the metal vs poly mags? I have no experience with any of the metal mags, only poly, but so far my experience has been positive. Is it just down to preference or is there some mechanical difference that the metal performs better? Please be gentle, I'm new to the AR platform having just bought my first one six months ago and have only been able to have it out three times. Regards, AB Honestly, personal preference plays a major role. Hard to go wrong with either from a quality mfgr. |
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Posted: 12/4/2023 12:17:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: Really that many? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: Originally Posted By jaqufrost: All the major distributors I used to check seem to be sold out. I grabbed a few hundred a couple years ago. Really that many? He only has one per rifle.
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Posted: 12/4/2023 11:10:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mitsuman47: @brownells @brownells_ar15 do y'all still have the ability to produce your straight 20rd USGI mags? @mitsuman47 yes and the project is nearing the finish line with our new supplier. |
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Posted: 12/4/2023 11:16:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WSAR15]
[#49]
Great news to know Brownells 20rd will be available again!
Who is the new supplier? Was OKAY the old supplier? |
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Posted: 12/4/2023 12:29:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brownells_ar15: @mitsuman47 yes and the project is nearing the finish line with our new supplier. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brownells_ar15: Originally Posted By mitsuman47: @brownells @brownells_ar15 do y'all still have the ability to produce your straight 20rd USGI mags? @mitsuman47 yes and the project is nearing the finish line with our new supplier.  |
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