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| Looks virtually certain that Virginia is going full AWB effective July 1st. I've been getting asked almost daily where's the best deal on bulk mag purchasing. Any hive thoughts? The mag deal thread has nothing really current in it. Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By TAP: Looks virtually certain that Virginia is going full AWB effective July 1st. I've been getting asked almost daily where's the best deal on bulk mag purchasing. Any hive thoughts? The mag deal thread has nothing really current in it. Thanks! Are mags bought before that date grandfathered in? |
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Are mags bought before that date grandfathered in? Under the bills that passed both of the last two years but were vetoed by our current governor, yes. Under the exact same bills that are currently introduced and almost certain to pass again and be signed by the new governor (being sworn in tomorrow), yes again. New laws will go into effect on July 1st in Virginia. |
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Best deal I’ve seen at 767.99 with code HEATHER10 That’s basically $7.68 per mag. |
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dack outdoors has gen 3 window fde pmags at 930. per hundred after shipping and 911.00 per hundred after shipping on same window gen 3 black. everything magpul is site wide 25% off with 2 options for promo codes to play with. i didnt check each type of pmag but ive got an order paid for thats running 30 days or something and still no tracking number with site disclaimer that reads 30 to 90 days shipping delays. ive never heard of 90 day shipping delays. |
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Originally Posted By AK47_COMMBLOC: dack outdoors has gen 3 window fde pmags at 930. per hundred after shipping and 911.00 per hundred after shipping on same window gen 3 black. everything magpul is site wide 25% off with 2 options for promo codes to play with. i didnt check each type of pmag but ive got an order paid for thats running 30 days or something and still no tracking number with site disclaimer that reads 30 to 90 days shipping delays. ive never heard of 90 day shipping delays. That's Dack Outdoors, It Takes a Bit of Time for Them to Ship, BUT the Prices are Some of the Best on the Net! 
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Given your situation I would only buy from well trusted dealers that will ship fast. Brownells, MidwayUSA, rooftop defense, Primary Arms, and etc. Will it cost more than the cheapest place? Yes. Will the above vendors be reliable and get you the mags fast? Yes. The latter matters more IMO |
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Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: Given your situation I would only buy from well trusted dealers that will ship fast. Brownells, MidwayUSA, rooftop defense, Primary Arms, and etc. Will it cost more than the cheapest place? Yes. Will the above vendors be reliable and get you the mags fast? Yes. The latter matters more IMO Brownells is frequently the most expensive... IIRC, Primary Arms usually charges shipping... I never heard of Rooftop Defense but they must be good if listed here. |
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Originally Posted By peacematu: Brownells is frequently the most expensive... IIRC, Primary Arms usually charges shipping... I never heard of Rooftop Defense but they must be good if listed here. Originally Posted By peacematu: Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: Given your situation I would only buy from well trusted dealers that will ship fast. Brownells, MidwayUSA, rooftop defense, Primary Arms, and etc. Will it cost more than the cheapest place? Yes. Will the above vendors be reliable and get you the mags fast? Yes. The latter matters more IMO Brownells is frequently the most expensive... IIRC, Primary Arms usually charges shipping... I never heard of Rooftop Defense but they must be good if listed here. You’re right I just wanted to give OP some examples. Also Rooftop Defense sell a lot of Gucci AR stuff and from what I’ve been told they are good people. GunMagWarehouse would be another great place that is cheap and have cheap shipping plus they are local to me! |
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Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: Given your situation I would only buy from well trusted dealers that will ship fast. Brownells, MidwayUSA, rooftop defense, Primary Arms, and etc. Will it cost more than the cheapest place? Yes. Will the above vendors be reliable and get you the mags fast? Yes. The latter matters more IMO SG Ammo has always been very fast to ship for me. I also think shipping is free for orders over $200. https://sgammo.com/catalog/magsclips/ |
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I've always had great service from Proven Arms (who has a good presence here on the forum). They offer a good quantity discount price on M3 PMAGs if you order 5+. Here are those discounted prices: PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3, WINDOW 5.56, BLACK - $13.50 ea for 5+ PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3, WINDOW 5.56, MCT - $13.50 ea for 5+ PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3, 5.56, BLACK - $11.00 ea for 5+ PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3, 5.56, MCT - $11.00 ea for 5+ Their M2 PMAGs don't have a quantity discount, but the prices are pretty good. I prefer M3s, but in case you want these: PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M2 MOE WINDOW, 5.56 - $14.70 PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M2 MOE - $9.00 Since you're in VA, they are set up at every Nation's Gun Show (now in the Manassas Mall). If you pay cash, they roll the sales tax into the price. I'm hoping they'll get the new ODG M3 PMAGs in soon so I can order a bunch before July. |
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Originally Posted By TAP: Thanks all! I have a bunch coming from Mag Warehouse, at a final price of $9.05 each. Already shipped, tracking is up and shows delivery Monday (which won't happen due to the Snowpocalypse, but that's ok). GunMagWarehouse are good people, great vendor. They even have good deals on ammo sometimes too! This thread reminded me that I need to get some more windowed Pmags. |
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Arrived today, one day ahead of tracking info. Count was right, all good. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By jhon: Best deal I’ve seen at 767.99 with code HEATHER10 That’s basically $7.68 per mag. For anyone wondering, this is basically what I was paying for M2/MOE PMAGs by the case in 2016. DSG Arms (RIP) was the best that ever existed for this. |
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And the Virginia Senate committee removed the grandfathering. Just that one new box is 50 years and $125,000. Attached File |
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I’m in the same boat as you. I also live in Virginia. This new governor and government is insane. We are heading to dark times. I did see someone on gun.deals that has Gen 3 I think for $6.00 each. I can’t remember the company but it’s one I never heard of. I found the link. I have no idea who this company is. Ammo ASAP. |
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AmmoASAP 20 x Magpul Industries PMAG Gen 3 - 223 Rem 5.56 NATO Magazine Capacity 30 - Color Black - Non-Windowed $120.00 ($6.00 each x 20) Shipping Insurance $7.80 Subtotal $127.80 Shipping $110.90 Standard Shipping (Ground) Tax$19.69 Total (USD) $258.39 |
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Originally Posted By GTRider245: For anyone wondering, this is basically what I was paying for M2/MOE PMAGs by the case in 2016. DSG Arms (RIP) was the best that ever existed for this. I miss those guys. |
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It seems to be the thing these days- advertise a low price then pile on absurd shipping costs. That source for those mags tacks on over $4 per mag in shipping even at bulk quantities. 
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Originally Posted By TAP: It seems to be the thing these days- advertise a low price then pile on absurd shipping costs. That source for those mags tacks on over $4 per mag in shipping even at bulk quantities. Originally Posted By TAP: It seems to be the thing these days- advertise a low price then pile on absurd shipping costs. That source for those mags tacks on over $4 per mag in shipping even at bulk quantities. Damn, I didn't look that far. And OOS now I see as well. You boys from VA are definitely putting a dent in the stockpiles. |
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Originally Posted By TAP: It seems to be the thing these days- advertise a low price then pile on absurd shipping costs. That source for those mags tacks on over $4 per mag in shipping even at bulk quantities. I've ordered from these guys in the past. |
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Originally Posted By Tiribulus: 50 PACKS OF 30 ROUND GEN 2 PMAGS I've ordered from these guys in the past. LOL, I've ordered three of those bulk packs from them since I started this thread! Comes to just under $10.50 each after tax and shipping, which might be the best deal out there at the moment. |
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