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Posted: 3/1/2022 3:40:56 PM EDT
WTF.... I read this twice in one day, and thought I'd phone Surefeed to check. ( Ph: (860) 225-8707 )
Sure enough, the operator told me '... "Okay Industries will still be around, they are just closing the Surefeed magazine production by the end of the year. She asked me numerous times if I needed to talk to some one else.. but I didn't see the point. |
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Posted: 3/1/2022 3:49:06 PM EDT
[#1]
Thanx for the info!!! I wonder if they will go polymer. Any thoughts?
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Posted: 3/1/2022 3:49:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BGENE]
[#2]
5 Page Thread in GD
Cliff notes: Looks like it is true for those taking time to actually read through the thread vs. calling BS without looking at the facts. OP in this thread calling Okay Industries is just another fact to add to the list of supporting information. I bought some. |
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Posted: 3/1/2022 3:53:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bfoosh06]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BGENE: 5 Page Thread in GD Cliff notes: Looks like it is true for those taking time to actually read through the thread vs. calling BS without looking at the facts. OP in this thread calling Okay Industries is just another fact to add to the list of supporting information. I bought some. This truly breaks my heart.... and Thanks for the link. |
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Posted: 3/1/2022 4:00:59 PM EDT
[#4]
I was a distributor, and I know that company insiders wanted to focus on the other side of their manufacturing business... and the magazines were too politically charged. They didn't want the one product to hurt their others.
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Posted: 3/1/2022 4:02:51 PM EDT
[#5]
Sucks. They made great magazines.
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Posted: 3/1/2022 4:06:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ArizonaRifleman]
[#6]
I wonder if anyone is going to buy their tooling?
Not my business but sad to hear. Thankfully I've got enough to not have to buy anymore but dang I'm kind of hurt that there will be no more runs of FDE 20 round Okays. Big Tex has a bunch of FDE 20 rounders in stock  Ordered! |
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Posted: 3/1/2022 4:27:07 PM EDT
[#7]
Botach has them for under $10 now
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Posted: 3/1/2022 5:45:29 PM EDT
[#8]
I called and spoke to sales, it's true. Said they are trying to sell the brand, but who knows.
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Posted: 3/1/2022 5:47:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BDA: I was a distributor, and I know that company insiders wanted to focus on the other side of their manufacturing business... and the magazines were too politically charged. They didn't want the one product to hurt their others. Well they are in CT  What else do they make? |
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Posted: 3/1/2022 6:48:00 PM EDT
[#10]
Piss.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 11:27:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: I wonder if anyone is going to buy their tooling? Not my business but sad to hear. Thankfully I've got enough to not have to buy anymore but dang I'm kind of hurt that there will be no more runs of FDE 20 round Okays. Big Tex has a bunch of FDE 20 rounders in stock Ordered! GTG.. I was going to IM you , in case you didn't see this. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:29:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bfoosh06: GTG.. I was going to IM you , in case you didn't see this. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bfoosh06: Originally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: I wonder if anyone is going to buy their tooling? Not my business but sad to hear. Thankfully I've got enough to not have to buy anymore but dang I'm kind of hurt that there will be no more runs of FDE 20 round Okays. Big Tex has a bunch of FDE 20 rounders in stock Ordered! GTG.. I was going to IM you , in case you didn't see this. 
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Posted: 3/2/2022 11:02:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Holdemdown: What else do they make? They make medical equipment of some kind, and apparently it’s a much larger part of their business than magazines. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 11:11:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout: They make medical equipment of some kind, and apparently it’s a much larger part of their business than magazines. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout: Originally Posted By Holdemdown: What else do they make? They make medical equipment of some kind, and apparently it’s a much larger part of their business than magazines. LINK |
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Posted: 3/3/2022 12:37:14 AM EDT
[#15]
And surprise, surprise, not one mention of AR Magazines in their company CV. Apparently not part of their "core" business.... |
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Posted: 3/3/2022 7:34:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BobinNC: And surprise, surprise, not one mention of AR Magazines in their company CV. Apparently not part of their "core" business.... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BobinNC: And surprise, surprise, not one mention of AR Magazines in their company CV. Apparently not part of their "core" business.... Covered on their Surefeed page: LINK |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2022 8:32:37 AM EDT
[#17]
I suspect they are concerned that sooner or later, the leftist mobs are going to come for them because they make parts for the icky black rifle. So they are trying to get ahead of it.
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Posted: 3/3/2022 8:53:45 AM EDT
[#18]
I hope that whomever buys up their expertise and tooling, does them good and not a bunch of idiots like Freedom Group was.
Who do we need an @ at for the PSA owners? |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2022 8:58:40 AM EDT
[#19]
The news is clearly out. Lanbo's has all but been picked clean by the panic mob. Okay hasn't stopped production yet, have they? Sounds like they intend to keep going until at least the end of this year.
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Posted: 3/3/2022 9:08:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheLASwamp: The news is clearly out. Lanbo's has all but been picked clean by the panic mob. Okay hasn't stopped production yet, have they? Sounds like they intend to keep going until at least the end of this year. Gun owners are always the first to panic it seems |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2022 9:24:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: Gun owners are always the first to panic it seems History has shown that the unprepared gun owners are severely punished for their laxness. So, I do understand the mindset. I was tempted to put in an order, but having remembered the last huge mag shortage, I already spent a few years stocking up. |
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Posted: 3/3/2022 9:35:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheLASwamp: History has shown that the unprepared gun owners are severely punished for their laxness. So, I do understand the mindset. I was tempted to put in an order, but having remembered the last huge mag shortage, I already spent a few years stocking up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheLASwamp: Originally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: Gun owners are always the first to panic it seems History has shown that the unprepared gun owners are severely punished for their laxness. So, I do understand the mindset. I was tempted to put in an order, but having remembered the last huge mag shortage, I already spent a few years stocking up. I went ahead and ordered a bunch of FDE 20's, they were already on my list of things to get but this recent development means I may have to pick up some more despite already being fat on supplies like yourself. Not to flip, either. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2022 11:30:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 556Cliff]
[#23]
Wow, this is crazy news!
Okay has been around making the best aluminum mags forever! Are they not going to be making mags for the military anymore? Maybe they haven't been, I'm not sure how out of the loop I am. If anything I'll miss their 20 round mags, guess I'll have to make the full switch to Brownells (which don't have as great of a reputation) for those.  Glad I stocked up on Okays a few years ago. |
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Posted: 3/4/2022 7:04:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BGENE]
[#24]
So I just received some of the 30 Rd E2 Mags, production date of 01/21, I thought the E2 had blue followers?
The followers are greenish/gray or close to that color. Anyone have any information or know of any changes to the mags. ETA Sealed Bags, marked E2, definitely E2 Mags ETA Apparently I am not the first to ask this/and answer |
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Posted: 3/4/2022 7:15:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ArizonaRifleman]
[#25]
My grey master race 20's showed up and tomorrow my FDE 20's arrives
 Keep buying those 30 rounder's fellas, gives a guy like me an actual chance to get a healthy amount of 20's 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2022 7:37:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WTex]
[#26]
Hey Arizona, those FDE 20 rders at Big Tex look different than the tan 30rd Okays I ordered elsewhere, almost Arizona desert colors, are they?
For what its worth Botach (yes I know) still has the 30rd mags available for $9.98. Got my shipping notification the same day. |
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Posted: 3/4/2022 7:46:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTex: Hey Arizona, those FDE 20 rders at Big Tex look different than the 30rd Okays I ordered elsewhere listed as tan, almost Arizona desert colors, are they? For what its worth Botach (yes I know) still has the 30rd mags available for $9.98. Got my shipping notification the same day. Well I do know that if you're out and about if you drop a FDE mag or even a Pmag coyote brown, you're kind of screwed especially if it's been dry for weeks or even months. Somewhere in game unit 19A, there's a 20 FDE filled with TBBC 62's  that slipped out of my pack at some point because the dang girlfriend wanted something out of my pack and put things back in wrong. |
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Posted: 3/4/2022 7:54:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#28]
Unfortunate, I’ll probably order a ten pack sometime this year.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2022 7:55:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WTex]
[#29]
Hope you find that missing mag one day, at least your girlfriend is willing to go with you. Yea I didn't need more either, but hey they are going to quit making them!
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Posted: 3/4/2022 8:50:13 PM EDT
[#30]
Botach has Okay Mags for $9.95 a piece, I just ordered more!
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Posted: 3/5/2022 2:17:26 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheLASwamp: I suspect they are concerned that sooner or later, the leftist mobs are going to come for them because they make parts for the icky black rifle. So they are trying to get ahead of it. That division, being a little brother of Colt, is a union shop so doubtful on the random political input. I recon Magpul has slayed another competitor. |
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Posted: 3/5/2022 2:21:39 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BGENE: So I just received some of the 30 Rd E2 Mags, production date of 01/21, I thought the E2 had blue followers? The followers are greenish/gray or close to that color. Anyone have any information or know of any changes to the mags. ETA Sealed Bags, marked E2, definitely E2 Mags ETA Apparently I am not the first to ask this/and answer The followers are Magpul. Okay can’t currently source the materials needed to meet their strict standards without charging twenty bucks per mag. |
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Posted: 3/5/2022 10:18:38 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 01911: The followers are Magpul. Okay can’t currently source the materials needed to meet their strict standards without charging twenty bucks per mag. Yeah, Magpul Enhanced followers due to shortage on the material for the blue followers per Okay. |
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Posted: 3/5/2022 10:49:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BGENE]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Yeah, Magpul Enhanced followers due to shortage on the material for the blue followers per Okay. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By 01911: The followers are Magpul. Okay can’t currently source the materials needed to meet their strict standards without charging twenty bucks per mag. Yeah, Magpul Enhanced followers due to shortage on the material for the blue followers per Okay. Thanks, so as I recall the E2 used a different/special spring with that blue follower, so; E2 is the same as a USGI Mag with bumps for grip, I believe this statement is accurate. |
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Posted: 3/5/2022 12:52:49 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BGENE: Thanks, so as I recall the E2 used a different/special spring with that blue follower, so; E2 is the same as a USGI Mag with bumps for grip, I believe this statement is accurate. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BGENE: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By 01911: The followers are Magpul. Okay can’t currently source the materials needed to meet their strict standards without charging twenty bucks per mag. Yeah, Magpul Enhanced followers due to shortage on the material for the blue followers per Okay. Thanks, so as I recall the E2 used a different/special spring with that blue follower, so; E2 is the same as a USGI Mag with bumps for grip, I believe this statement is accurate. They have a different feed geometry. They present the nose of the bullet a little higher and I think the feedlips are tapered. |
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Posted: 3/5/2022 1:00:12 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: They have a different feed geometry. They present the nose of the bullet a little higher and I think the feedlips are tapered. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: Originally Posted By BGENE: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By 01911: The followers are Magpul. Okay can’t currently source the materials needed to meet their strict standards without charging twenty bucks per mag. Yeah, Magpul Enhanced followers due to shortage on the material for the blue followers per Okay. Thanks, so as I recall the E2 used a different/special spring with that blue follower, so; E2 is the same as a USGI Mag with bumps for grip, I believe this statement is accurate. They have a different feed geometry. They present the nose of the bullet a little higher and I think the feedlips are tapered. Yes, forgot about that added difference. |
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Posted: 3/6/2022 7:00:47 PM EDT
[#37]
BTW, the last recent order, the mags were about as perfect as possible. 04/21 production. Magpul followers, Black E2's
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Posted: 3/6/2022 7:06:30 PM EDT
[#38]
I bought a few more last week. Fedex seems to be taking the scenic route to my house.
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Posted: 3/6/2022 8:55:42 PM EDT
[#39]
My FDE 20 rounder's arrived yesterday, didn't have the time until today to go though the mail. Now to add to already yuge stack.
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USA
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Posted: 3/6/2022 9:06:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: waywaup]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PursuitSS: Botach has Okay Mags for $9.95 a piece, I just ordered more! I ordered 20 dessert tan E2 mags on Monday night, received today(Sunday). Shipped via UPS but delivered by post office. They have Sept 2020 date code and grey and brownish followers. |
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Posted: 3/6/2022 9:07:02 PM EDT
[#41]
Can anybody post a picture of a grey one
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Posted: 3/6/2022 10:38:05 PM EDT
[#42]
Anybody got a coupon code for botach
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Posted: 3/7/2022 1:17:49 AM EDT
[#43]
This breaks my heart.
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Posted: 3/7/2022 1:23:55 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Two-dogs: This breaks my heart. I’m sure someone will buy the machines and that side of the business. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2022 1:56:51 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Holdemdown: Well they are in CT What else do they make? ABOUT OKAY With customer-focused processes and an unwavering dedication to excellence, OKAY Industries has become one of the world’s most-respected medical device manufacturing companies. OKAY Industries engineers and manufactures components and subassemblies for OEMs in medical, surgical, precision and specialty markets – but it’s our people that are the heart of our operation. Our expert team combines advanced technology and quality craftsmanship on every project, collaborating with customers to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges. With state-of-the-art capabilities and innovative solutions, our team’s experience and skills help customers get to market faster, with improved results and optimized costs. RE: https://okayind.com/about-okay/ |
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Posted: 3/7/2022 9:18:06 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blueinterceptor: Can anybody post a picture of a grey one What do you want to see ? grey E2 ?.. next to a Black E2 ? Let me know , I'll post a few pics. |
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Posted: 3/8/2022 5:44:58 PM EDT
[#47]
I just received my mags, all black, all dated 01/21
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Posted: 3/8/2022 6:36:09 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: They have a different feed geometry. They present the nose of the bullet a little higher and I think the feedlips are tapered. This was for the M855A1 Ammo, right? |
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Posted: 3/8/2022 7:53:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Holdemdown: This was for the M855A1 Ammo, right? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Holdemdown: Originally Posted By samuse: They have a different feed geometry. They present the nose of the bullet a little higher and I think the feedlips are tapered. This was for the M855A1 Ammo, right? As I understand that was the intent but based on what I read it universally works with all common rounds. |
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Posted: 3/8/2022 8:15:13 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Holdemdown: This was for the M855A1 Ammo, right? Not directly related to A1. (Though I'm sure it benefits as well). "SureFeed E2’s patented feed lips dramatically increase reliability by decreasing the force necessary to strip the cartridge from the magazine. This low friction feed lip design helps the rifle continue to function when dirty or fouled with carbon." LINK  Attached File |
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