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Posted: 4/7/2022 8:41:09 PM EDT
[#1]
People post deals here often.
New German mags for under $70 are a pretty good deal right now. Buy once, cry once IMHO. https://www.eurooptic.com/HK-206349S-HK-SP5K-MP5-9mm-30rd-magazine-MPN-206349S.aspx Gundeals has then for as low as $62, but I cannot vouch for any of those vendors. https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/642230254336 |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 9:55:13 PM EDT
[#2]
I too am looking for mags. Want best deal on factory HK.
So I see places that have “German made MP5” mags. They seem to not say factory HK mags but worded such most people would think so. Are these the same as factory HK mags? Even Gunbroker has some listed as german made but seem packaged different than factory HK. Any know the difference? |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 10:05:03 PM EDT
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I think I got some germans from midway for low 60s with the birthday pricing.
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Posted: 4/7/2022 10:07:31 PM EDT
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Do they have date codes or anything? I ordered 5 of the ral8000 mp5 mags direct from hkusa website and they all came in the same ziplock bag nothing official.
Quote HistoryQuoted: I too am looking for mags. Want best deal on factory HK. So I see places that have “German made MP5” mags. They seem to not say factory HK mags but worded such most people would think so. Are these the same as factory HK mags? Even Gunbroker has some listed as german made but seem packaged different than factory HK. Any know the difference? |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 10:25:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think I got some germans from midway for low 60s with the birthday pricing. You remember correctly. Birthday pricing was $60 for HK factory magazines. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 7:41:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People post deals here often. New German mags for under $70 are a pretty good deal right now. Buy once, cry once IMHO. https://www.eurooptic.com/HK-206349S-HK-SP5K-MP5-9mm-30rd-magazine-MPN-206349S.aspx Gundeals has then for as low as $62, but I cannot vouch for any of those vendors. https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/642230254336 Pretty much sums it up. (When in stock) I've found the cheapest, with tax and shipping was from Botach... I know... But I've ordered several times with no issues. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 9:12:47 AM EDT
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You can usually find German mags around $65 if you shop around. POF and MKE mags are also good but the price has crept up so much on them that they're almost as much as HK mags. The days of $30 POF mags are long gone
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Posted: 4/8/2022 1:09:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretty much sums it up. (When in stock) I've found the cheapest, with tax and shipping was from Botach... I know... But I've ordered several times with no issues. Botach, Arms Unlimited and Thoroughbred Armament. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 5:47:21 PM EDT
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It seems like the KCI mags have crept up to $50 which makes them irrelevant with HK mags being only about $15 more
Curious to see how the new polymer mags work in the long tern |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 6:02:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It seems like the KCI mags have crept up to $50 which makes them irrelevant with HK mags being only about $15 more When the KCI mags cost $15 they were worth it for sure, but that was long ago. I wouldn't buy a polymer mag (except Magpul's D50). |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 8:15:14 PM EDT
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I ended up going with Omaha Outdoors. $75 each with free shipping. YMMV.
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Posted: 4/9/2022 9:17:42 AM EDT
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AU has LE trade ins for $40.
@Dace |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 10:03:28 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: AU has LE trade ins for $40. @Dace Those are out of stock and I think when they go in stock they last about 2 minutes. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 4:34:54 PM EDT
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I’ve got some of the Overwatch Precision mags.
They fit my POF and PTR and hand cycle rounds. If I can just get to the range to verify function, MidwayUSA has them for $22 and free shipping over $50. They really feel like quality mags and if they work I will grab a few more. The ETS mags that came with my PTR actually work fine but they hey are over $30 each now. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 5:00:46 PM EDT
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@Dace
RTG is GTG, but I don't have an MP5. I heard MKE mags are good. $50.00 https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/MKE-MP5-30RD-STEEL-MAGAZINE-NEW-129p2246.htm |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 5:03:36 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: RTG is GTG, but I don't have an MP5. I heard MKE mags are good. https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/MKE-MP5-30RD-STEEL-MAGAZINE-NEW-129p2246.htm I was just going to post about MKE as a great alternative. I have a bunch and they've been flawless. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 5:05:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was just going to post about MKE as a great alternative. I have a bunch and they've been flawless. They are 50 bucks at the link and in stock. They are $7- $15 bucks more expensive elsewhere. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 5:36:53 PM EDT
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MKE mags are good and $50 is a good price for them. They're usually closer to $60, at which point it's smarter to just spend the extra $5-10 on HK. I might grab a few for myself at that price.
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Posted: 4/11/2022 10:33:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was just going to post about MKE as a great alternative. I have a bunch and they've been flawless. Limited sample size but as an added data point my MKE MP5 mags have also been great. Zero issues. |
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Posted: 4/12/2022 2:49:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: (When in stock) I've found the cheapest, with tax and shipping was from Botach... I know... But I've ordered several times with no issues. I've had good luck with Botach, also. |
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Posted: 4/12/2022 9:07:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2022 7:18:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNever heard of this site, good to go? |
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Posted: 4/13/2022 8:12:51 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of this site, good to go? Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of this site, good to go? I've made a handful of purchases from Lanbo's with no issues |
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Posted: 4/13/2022 8:50:33 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of this site, good to go? Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of this site, good to go? Very good To go |
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Posted: 4/13/2022 9:08:46 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of this site, good to go? Many purchases, never a problem. |
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Posted: 4/13/2022 10:00:59 PM EDT
[#26]
Apex has MKE mags for $57 before shipping.
https://www.apexgunparts.com/mke-mp5-ap5-mag-30rd-9mm-new.html |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 9:21:43 AM EDT
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I’ve had success finding mp5 packages on gunbroker with multiple mags and offering to buy a few from the seller. Most guys know they aren’t getting full value for mags as part of package
Get for $55 ish for German mags |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:16:21 PM EDT
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RAL8000 baby poop mags $71.99
Limit of 8 per order 32 in-stock as of this post. Baby poop 30 rounders |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 12:31:02 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Very good To go Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Never heard of this site, good to go? Very good To go |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 12:54:48 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: RAL8000 baby poop mags $71.99 Limit of 8 per order 32 in-stock as of this post. Baby poop 30 rounders Shouldn’t have posted this. If I rattle can my SP5 I’m blaming you. 
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Posted: 4/15/2022 1:06:02 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryI ordered 6 of those 2 days ago. We'll see if they come through. |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 8:16:43 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Apex has MKE mags for $57 before shipping. https://www.apexgunparts.com/mke-mp5-ap5-mag-30rd-9mm-new.html Just ordered 2 MKE from gunmagwarehouse.com. $50/ piece, $108 for 2 shipped.... and was quick too. MKE mags have been good to go for me. https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-oem-9mm-ap5-30-round-magazine.html?queryID=862785528a1e8a89d007d96879638970&objectID=7147&indexName=magento_default_products |
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Posted: 4/16/2022 2:01:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I ordered 6 of those 2 days ago. We'll see if they come through. Quote HistoryQuoted: We'll see if they come through. Lanbo's has always been gtg for me. |
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Posted: 4/16/2022 2:26:03 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Lanbo's has always been gtg for me. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: We'll see if they come through. Lanbo's has always been gtg for me. |
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Posted: 4/16/2022 7:46:48 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Apex has MKE mags for $57 before shipping. https://www.apexgunparts.com/mke-mp5-ap5-mag-30rd-9mm-new.html I believe MKE said these mags were made by KCI. I wonder if there's any difference between these and the Gen II KCI mags other than the rollmark |
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Posted: 4/16/2022 9:08:43 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I believe MKE said these mags were made by KCI. I wonder if there's any difference between these and the Gen II KCI mags other than the rollmark MKE mags are Turkish made. KCI are Korean. You may be thinking about Zenith mags that are made by KCI (rebranded with the "Z" logo) |
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Posted: 4/16/2022 9:44:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2022 9:55:12 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistorySpend the extra $6 for the MKE mags |
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Posted: 4/18/2022 8:37:42 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: MKE mags are Turkish made. KCI are Korean. You may be thinking about Zenith mags that are made by KCI (rebranded with the "Z" logo) You're right, I forgot mke and zenith had a divorce. It looks like the days of cheap metal mags are over. Hopefully HK doesn't follow the trend and up the price on their mags as well If memory serves, I think I paid around $25 for the kci mags only a couple years ago. |
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Posted: 4/18/2022 2:35:00 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They shipped today. That's encouraging. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: We'll see if they come through. Lanbo's has always been gtg for me. |
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Posted: 4/18/2022 2:42:46 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Spend the extra $6 for the MKE mags That’s what I did, since I have a Century/MKE anyway. $170 shipped for 3 mags really stings for an AR guy used to $9 Pmags No one ever said HK or clones were cheap!
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Posted: 4/20/2022 8:15:50 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Mags arrived today. All appears well. W. German made HK mags. West German? Those are some old mags.
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Posted: 4/20/2022 11:33:00 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: West German? Those are some old mags. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Mags arrived today. All appears well. W. German made HK mags. West German? Those are some old mags. No. I'm old. They just say "Made in Germany". P.S. How DARE you! |
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Posted: 4/21/2022 6:10:18 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Lanbo's has always been gtg for me. Me too, and unlike places like Battlehawk or Lockedandloaded which often have very slightly better prices, but charge $25 for shipping, Lanbo’s is usually $10. It’s also worth mentioning, if it says “warehouse” on Lanbo’s site, it comes straight from the RSR in Texas as can be confirmed by the return address on those packages. |
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Posted: 4/21/2022 8:41:39 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. When the KCI mags cost $15 they were worth it for sure, but that was long ago. I wouldn't buy a polymer mag (except Magpul's D50). Omg I blinked and A3 stocks went to 1k dollars and now KCI mags are 50 bucks I went and price checked after seeing your post because I nearly didnt believe it They were 30 bucks not long ago. I have a box full of them |
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Posted: 4/21/2022 9:13:40 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LOL! No. I'm old. They just say "Made in Germany". P.S. How DARE you! Don’t feel bad, I miss the days of W.Germany. Glad they showed up, am ordering some. |
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Posted: 4/21/2022 10:37:36 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: and A3 stocks went to 1k dollars  [rubshandstogether] For that kind of $$$$ I may just sell a couple. Maybe. |
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Posted: 4/21/2022 10:41:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Omg I blinked and A3 stocks went to 1k dollars and now KCI mags are 50 bucks Quote HistoryQuoted: Omg I blinked and A3 stocks went to 1k dollars and now KCI mags are 50 bucks If you think that’s bad, try to find an HK53 A3 stock.  I went and price checked after seeing your post because I nearly didnt believe it They were 30 bucks not long ago. I have a box full of them Even used HK curved mags were going for $40 to $50 back then. I had traded into some (and a Beta C mag) but I needed more mags for range use (and was only making $14/hour back then). I had to “polish” the inside of the KCI mags with 0000 steel wool (since the phosphate coating was so coarse) and stretch the springs in some of them, but it was worth the effort. It seems the guys who have problems with them never try those 2 fixes. The KCI gen2 seems to have resolved the coating issues. Mine are due for new springs and I see Wolff sells a 10-pack for $56 so that’s good. I’m going to buy at least one D50 but it sucks they rest so close to a K’s VFG. The Beta C mag looks funny in a K because it’s as big across as the whole gun.  High cap mags are more fun in a full-size MP5 anyway. It shoots smoother and the mag lasts a little bit longer.
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Posted: 4/21/2022 10:53:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: [rubshandstogether] For that kind of $$$$ I may just sell a couple. Maybe. I saw some sell instantly for 800 the other day on hkralphjrs fb page. Granted they were refinished and looked brand new |
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Posted: 4/21/2022 10:54:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: IKR If you think that’s bad, try to find an HK53 A3 stock. Yeah I loaded up on the $15 ATI mags (from CDNN I’m pretty sure) back in 2010, before the Koreans ditched ATI and started their own KCI brand. Even used HK curved mags were going for $40 to $50 back then. I had traded into some (and a Beta C mag) but I needed more mags for range use (and was only making $14/hour back then). I had to “polish” the inside of the KCI mags with 0000 steel wool (since the phosphate coating was so coarse) and stretch the springs in some of them, but it was worth the effort. It seems the guys who have problems with them never try those 2 fixes. The KCI gen2 seems to have resolved the coating issues. Mine are due for new springs and I see Wolff sells a 10-pack for $56 so that’s good. I’m going to buy at least one D50 but it sucks they rest so close to a K’s VFG. The Beta C mag looks funny in a K because it’s as big across as the whole gun. High cap mags are more fun in a full-size MP5 anyway. It shoots smoother and the mag lasts a little bit longer. Im glad I got my 53 a3 stock However Im a little suspect its a cut down G3. Oh well I only paid a few hundo for it |
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