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Quoted: i have also heard that these mags were less reliable than older USGI mags but i have no first hand experiance with them.
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Truthfully, I have heard the contrary. The forum mods have gotten a sample mag, and feel that it is at least the same quality as a USGI one.
Bigfeet
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There's other supporting evidence (first hand user experience from civilians and from a 2004-2005 OIF soldier equipped with the M14 and these magazines in the sand box) that gives me the confidence to participate in this group buy. I'm also the one that examined the 2006 production sample for the group buy.
Check-Mate Industries M14 magazines are made to the requirements of the USGI technical data package. This is their third contract for making USGI M14 magazines. I've read the 09/05 Rock Island Arsenal contract CMI was awarded. Myself and others report excellent service with CMI ten round M14 magazines. I'm satisfied the quality is there.
This thread is the only discussion I'm aware of personally where someone with first hand experience relates a less-than-stellar performance for CMI twenty round M14 magazines. The Rawles FAQ on M14 magazines references Fulton Armory on the CMI 1990-1991 twenty rounders which makes it third hand.
All that having been said, myself and dozens of other buyers will be testing them shortly. Then we will know beyond the shadow of a doubt.