Is this a preban magazine?

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HatTrick55 Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 740 EE 100% (254) NV, USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:21:28 PM EDT Couldn't find a straight answer using my google-fu so I seek answers...of course at an AR15 website were Glock experts roam.

DavidY Member Joined Sep 2021 Posts 3121 EE 100% (33) TX, USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:24:50 PM EDT [#1] Unless I've Hit my head too many times, I believe all NFML magazines are considered pre ban. I assume you're looking to use these in, or sell these to someone in Massachusetts? I think that's the only state that still has a law that allows these to be used when someone wouldn't use a new production magazine.

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Posted: 3/25/2024 5:25:52 PM EDT

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Yes, any Glock mag with the U-notch at the top of the back spine is a preban magazine. They transitioned to the square notch before the 1994 ban.

The preban, square notched, fully metal lined mags were in high demand because they were “drop free” when fully loaded. I never really understood the urgent need that some people felt to have a fully loaded magazine drop free. Once fired empty, both styles of magazine dropped free the same way.

18B30 Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 10270 EE 100% (225) OH, USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:29:08 PM EDT [#3] Yes

D_Man Well Lubricated Joined May 2008 Posts 10325 EE 100% (17) OH, USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:29:31 PM EDT [#4] Yep.

18B30 Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 10271 EE 100% (225) OH, USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:30:46 PM EDT [#5] Word of caution, on the rear of the magazine, where you see the plastic scallops from the mold line. That is where the magazine will eventually crack. Do not recommend using these magazines, unless you’re trapped behind in the lines. 18Z50

Nate19 Joined Oct 2014 Posts 10639 EE 100% (195) USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:35:33 PM EDT [#6] Yes, it’s pre-ban. A 17 round G17 magazine like that with a +2 extension? Easily get $50 for it in the EE.
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Posted: 3/25/2024 5:38:23 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By 18B30:

Word of caution, on the rear of the magazine, where you see the plastic scallops from the mold line. That is where the magazine will eventually crack. Do not recommend using these magazines, unless you’re trapped behind in the lines.

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Thanks for the heads up. In a free state at the moment so i won't be using these.

HatTrick55 Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 742 EE 100% (254) NV, USA	Posted: 3/25/2024 5:39:59 PM EDT [#8] Thanks all! I knew I should've asked here before using google

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Posted: 3/25/2024 6:36:19 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
Yes, any Glock mag with the U-notch at the top of the back spine is a preban magazine. They transitioned to the square notch before the 1994 ban.

The preban, square notched, fully metal lined mags were in high demand because they were “drop free” when fully loaded. I never really understood the urgent need that some people felt to have a fully loaded magazine drop free. Once fired empty, both styles of magazine dropped free the same way.

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I had a few NFML G17 & G22 magazines that would drop free loaded or empty. That's why I always tried to use FML and NFML vs DF and NDF.