Posted: 1/10/2016 12:40:44 AM EDT
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Howdy,
I started a thread about my LAR-47 that I reconfigured a bit. I went to the range again today to try out the new steel-reinforced PMAGs, as well as Korean 20rd steel tanker mags. I had a lot of issues with the PMAGs, but no issues with the Korean steel mags. Please see the post I added today to this thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_121/684555_.html&page=1&anc=7027988#i7027988 Are others reporting issues with PMAGs, particularly the new steel reinforced variety? |
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we had success early with the prototype P-Mags, and issues with each generation since that.
We haven't tried the newest versions with the steel reinforcement, yet. What we found on prior versions was a slow thickening of the feed lips, on the outside, to the point where they were interfering with the bolt carrier's free movement. A few seconds with a file or sand paper generally took care of it, but it was an annoyance. I don't know what's going to be involved on the new models. As indicated, most steel AK mags have worked well, as have most of the actual milsurp mags (except drums). US Palm and TAPCO have been, with the P-Mags, the other mags with which we've experienced issues. In each case, we had problems with them in regular AKs as well as the LAR-47. Thanks. Steve/RRA |
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Originally Posted By RRAMODERATOR:
we had success early with the prototype P-Mags, and issues with each generation since that. We haven't tried the newest versions with the steel reinforcement, yet. What we found on prior versions was a slow thickening of the feed lips, on the outside, to the point where they were interfering with the bolt carrier's free movement. A few seconds with a file or sand paper generally took care of it, but it was an annoyance. I don't know what's going to be involved on the new models. As indicated, most steel AK mags have worked well, as have most of the actual milsurp mags (except drums). US Palm and TAPCO have been, with the P-Mags, the other mags with which we've experienced issues. In each case, we had problems with them in regular AKs as well as the LAR-47. Thanks. Steve/RRA Is RRA planning to test with the new steel reinforced PMAGs? It would be interesting to k ow if your 'few seconds with a file' trick to the outside of the feed lips turn them into a reliable mag for the LAR-47. I'd rather see some testing done on this before I go to town with a file on mine. |
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