Posted: 5/24/2009 6:53:43 PM EDT
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Any one use one? Thoughts... Pros...Cons...Ideas?
I am thinking about getting one, but have never used one or done much more than handle one a couple of times. Jim |
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I have been doing a T&E on the Redi-mag, gen II model and have been running it for about 6 weeks now. I did my own skeletonizing of it with a dremmel and it came out very good. I also run an extended mag release, which I think is a must with the redi-mag. The Redi-mag and extra loaded mag, does add some considerable weight to the weapon, so that needs to be considered. I played with the prototype bolt release lever that Travis Haley (Magpul) created. Magpul is working on a release of it, and I believe that this set up will enhance the use of the Redi-Mag.
One good thing about the Redi-mag, is that if you do not have an active shooter rig while on patrol, at least you will always have 2 loaded mags with the rifle when you quickly grab it and go. Drawbacks, is that if you run the Redi-Mag, there will be that much more to think about in a SHTF scenario, and you had best train with it quite a bit, so it becomes second nature. It is extremely quick during reloads. |
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They're reasonably expensive, but, there's always the EE if you get one and find out you don't like it.
They are arguably the best way to carry two mags on the rifle. They don't allow the top round to work it's way forward under recoil like most of your clamps/couplers or whatever attachment you use to carry two mags. I personally don't care for the pouches on the stock. SSDSurf is absolutely right that you need to train with them to a large degree, to use them to their potential and not screw up. IIRC Blue Force gear does a skeletonized version that is available on their website, so I would like to see how you did that SSDSurf. |
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IIRC Blue Force gear does a skeletonized version that is available on their website, so I would like to see how you did that SSDSurf. I just looked at the pictures on the BFG site and used a dremel to get the similar modifications. Of course the BFG versions are C&C'd nicely, but a steady hand and a dremel can give good results. You might want to consider a finish on the Redi-Mag as you will expose bare metal. I just free handed the cutouts with a metal cutting wheel (used about 3-4 wheels) and then cleaned up the rough edges with a grinder head bit. I could have spent more time in cutting and cleaning up the edges, but my rifle is a workhorse and not a safe queen anyway. I would also like to add that the one hour or so, that it took me to do the skeletonizing was worth the $50 extra cost that BFG charges over the standard Redi-Mag. 
The original Redi-Mag 
Backside cutout 
Front cutouts 
Finished product 
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