Hi guys,
Forgive me for interrupting, but I might as well explain something about the new LULAs:
Let's get technical –
The new 9mm LULA loaders, MP5, COLT 9, and UZI have something unique.
The under-side of the cam parts of the lever includes stainless-steel metal strips (one in the MP5, two in the COLT and UZI). This is because the 9mm round is short and a sliding polymer cam may have been scraped-off by the sharper rear and front edges of the case during loading or unloading. This was (sometimes) happening only when loading the first three rounds into the magazine, or sometimes when unloading. Therefore, to make our LULAs as durable as possible, we decided to add the metal to overcome the scraping by the case edges. If you observe closely, the metal only covers the first half of the cam, being closer to the edges, and the polymer covers the second half, further from the edges. Now it is perfect !
The polymer we use is the best of its type in the industry (and most expensive too). It resists friction better than the stainless steel under dry no-oil field conditions. It resists friction, but not scraping or cutting.
We shall use stainless steel only in 9mm LULAs, and no other. Absolutely no need for metal in LULAs for loading longer rounds !!!
And yes, research, development and manufacturing to overcome the possible scraping is the reason why it took us so long to come out with these 9mm LULAs, and why they are a bit more expensive. My appology. Nevertheless, I am sure they are worth it.
Thank you for trusting and using our products,
Guy Tal
maglula Ltd., Israel
maglula.com