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Posted: 5/25/2023 10:56:43 AM EDT

How do you identify a mag that has zero markings on it at all? I have two black metal mags, steel i think, that have blank floorplates, no codes or markings or anything on them at all that I can see. They are also a little bit shorter than my other 30s, like 2 or 3 rounds worth shorter.

Posted: 5/25/2023 11:07:50 AM EDT

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You could post a photo.
You could try it in each of your firearms .
It’s probably an aftermarket mag so check it in the guns that have traditionally had high cap mags.
Troll it around a gun show.

Posted: 5/25/2023 11:29:52 AM EDT

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What color is the follower?

Posted: 5/25/2023 2:00:49 PM EDT

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regular green common follower.

Posted: 5/25/2023 2:10:12 PM EDT

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How do you identify a mag that has zero markings on it at all? I have two black metal mags, steel i think, that have blank floorplates, no codes or markings or anything on them at all that I can see. They are also a little bit shorter than my other 30s, like 2 or 3 rounds worth shorter.

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Sounds like a metal mag that may be a few rounds shorter than normal.

Posted: 5/25/2023 6:00:48 PM EDT

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Intensely helpful.

Posted: 5/25/2023 6:23:41 PM EDT

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Why no pics?

Posted: 5/29/2023 10:31:11 PM EDT

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Likely junk mags from the 90s if there are no markings. I have a few of those - all black aluminum with green followers with no markings and all black steel with black followers and no markings. They are not the best quality. Is there a round hole on the side of the mag? If so, that's a USA Magazines mag.

Posted: 5/30/2023 11:25:00 AM EDT

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Likely junk mags from the 90s if there are no markings. I have a few of those - all black aluminum with green followers with no markings and all black steel with black followers and no markings. They are not the best quality. Is there a round hole on the side of the mag? If so, that's a USA Magazines mag.

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Thats exactly what this is. Im trying to get a new pic host so I can post pics, but this is exactly.

So, junk im guessing?

Posted: 5/30/2023 9:54:45 PM EDT

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Thats exactly what this is. Im trying to get a new pic host so I can post pics, but this is exactly.

So, junk im guessing?

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Likely junk mags from the 90s if there are no markings. I have a few of those - all black aluminum with green followers with no markings and all black steel with black followers and no markings. They are not the best quality. Is there a round hole on the side of the mag? If so, that's a USA Magazines mag.

Thats exactly what this is. Im trying to get a new pic host so I can post pics, but this is exactly.

So, junk im guessing?

I for sure wouldn't recommend using it in a home defense rig or truck gun. If it doesn't work well, you have a great range mag to use to practice malfunction drills.

Posted: 5/31/2023 10:58:57 AM EDT

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I for sure wouldn't recommend using it in a home defense rig or truck gun. If it doesn't work well, you have a great range mag to use to practice malfunction drills.

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Kinda what i was thinking also. Thank you for the help!