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Posted: 1/9/2024 11:52:28 PM EDT
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What is the difference between the rock n lock and a regular Galil metal surplus mag or is there a difference? TIA |
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Originally Posted By DoorKicker: What is the difference between the rock n lock and a regular Galil metal surplus mag or is there a difference? TIA AFAIK, the only way Galil mags work, is "rock n lock".  There are AR mag adapters but that is a whole nother kettle of fish. 
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Originally Posted By GTLandser: AFAIK, the only way Galil mags work, is "rock n lock". There are AR mag adapters but that is a whole nother kettle of fish. I think he means the ones that are branded as "rock n lock" and not surplus. The RnL look to be thicker/tighter around the tab/feedlips where it contacts the receiver. But haven't had any issues with the ones I have. |
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Originally Posted By CPT_CAVEMAN: I think he means the ones that are branded as "rock n lock" and not surplus. The RnL look to be thicker/tighter around the tab/feedlips where it contacts the receiver. But haven't had any issues with the ones I have. exactly. I have surplus Galil mags that all function, and were purchased for $15 ea or less. I just purchased 5 more from the EE @ 20 ea. FJB I know... I see the "RNL" mags advertised for 35-38 ea and was wondering if they are superior. Now if the RNL mags were steel feed lips and locking lugs with an aluminum body, that would interest me. Furthermore, from the reading I have been doing (I am new to the Galil) and I don't claim to be a Galil expert in any stretch of the imagination, the issue with surplus vs RNL vs Tapco seem to be the different receiver's variances and not the mags themselves. I am sure that abused surplus mags could give you trouble, but across the board, a surplus mag in decent shape will work as long as it will fit in your particular gun. Same goes for Tapco and RNL. Its seems to be a matter of "Will it fit" more than will it function once inserted. Like I said, I am new to the Galil, but that is my take away from what I have read. Hell, I didn't even know exactly what a RNL mag was yesterday, I would just see them referenced in my reading, and also listed for sale at a much higher price than the others.. Thanks again for the replies |
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The new IWI USA Galil “rock n lock” mags possess a bolt hold open follower, and are meant for the newer impored Galil ACE 5.56 rifles that use the old style magazines. I have one (13” SBR), and I have yet to try an old Galil magazine in them. I may pick up a few surplus mags now that Wolff is selling replacement springs for them. I picked up 15 of these when they were $25 a mag. Darn it, the price went up: https://iwi.us/product/5-56-nato-rock-n-lock-magazine/ |
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Originally Posted By themao: I picked up 15 of these when they were $25 a mag. Darn it, the price went up: https://iwi.us/product/5-56-nato-rock-n-lock-magazine/ Holy shit they jacked up the price! |
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Numrich has some 25 rounders, and $18 VG surplus https://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Galil+magazine |
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Originally Posted By CPT_CAVEMAN: Numrich has some 25 rounders, and $18 VG surplus https://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Galil+magazine That is probably a typo - if they are used old mags then they are 35 rds. |
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Originally Posted By AKR: That is probably a typo - if they are used old mags then they are 35 rds. Originally Posted By AKR: Originally Posted By CPT_CAVEMAN: Numrich has some 25 rounders, and $18 VG surplus https://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Galil+magazine That is probably a typo - if they are used old mags then they are 35 rds. I'll let you know. Gonna be pissed if it is 
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Anything is possible but do let us know. I have been at this a long time and never heard of a surplus mag as anything other than 35rders. I think the 50s were a gimmick that were sold in limited numbers commercially but never a bulk military item for surplus availability. If I am wrong then I cant wait for cheap 50s 
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Originally Posted By AKR: Anything is possible but do let us know. I have been at this a long time and never heard of a surplus mag as anything other than 35rders. I think the 50s were a gimmick that were sold in limited numbers commercially but never a bulk military item for surplus availability. If I am wrong then I cant wait for cheap 50s Yous right. I've ordered a bunch of stuff from them and that's the first time they weren't labeled correctly. They're in really good shape, just some minor wear on the locking lugs. Would rather have new for that price. Will probably sale when RnLs are OOS everywhere again. |
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I grabbed a couple of the Galil rock n lock magazines. They are brand new and nice. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By AKR: Cool Were they black paint or grey parked? Black, identical to my RnLs. Just a little bit of paint missing from the front and rear lugs. The other ones are parked. It's pretty much all gone but feed lips look good and springs/followers seem OK. Maybe carried more than actually used. |
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