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Posted: 8/24/2007 8:50:15 AM EDT
| Who makes some of the most dependable, high quality, durable AR mags? Looking to stock up. |
I use all USGI mags. they are so cheap that on the occasion that one does get damaged I dont mind chunking it in the trash. I can usually get them for 5 to 7 dollars a piece and I have well over 100 right now. I dont think i will be hurting for mags any time soon. 
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Okay (also sold with Colt and NHMTG floorplates) D&H (Labelle, Bushmaster, DPMS, DSGArms) Also available with gray or black teflon finish. Center (Parsons, Adventure Line) D.L.Sanchez If older mags, equip with green followers and good springs. For new, I've been buying Okay's from LC Industries. www.buylci.com/ Click "Shop as Guest" and then in the search enter 1005009215004. The price includes shipping. No additional shipping charge. If the mag body is in good condtion, no dents, bent feedlips, etc, then the most important factor in reliability is good springs. While stock springs are usually OK, a small investment in aftermarket springs is never wasted. Wolff Extra Power springs, CMMG's chrome silicon, and other good quality springs absolutely increase reliability. I will go so far as to say that good springs are more important than aftermarket followers. Even the old black followers will work if the springs are good. |
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+1 USGI mags My longest experience was mostly with Colt (made by Okay Industries) mags since the mid '80s and some other USGI mags, they're excellent no problems. These days a majority of my mags are DSG Arms (made by D&H from Labelle Industries tooling) because I prefer my mags with the more durable Teflon finish and they already come with Magpul enhanced gen 2 anti tilt followers. I installed the Magpul gen 2 anti tilt followers on all my mags and on my most used mags I'm using Wolff extra power springs and Magpul Ranger plates. Here's an info link below or just click on the tacked threads on top of the mag thread list for more info. Troy's AR-15/ M16 Mags FAQ link ETA - You could get mags from AR15.com dealers at the Equipment Exchange. AR15 Magazines - Equipment Exchange link |
I might agree with the Magoul statement, but the C-Products still have some ways to g to prove themselves. D&H Mags which are USGI wirth the Mapoul anti tilt folloer is the way i go. Tack |
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I recently had a problem while checking out a C Products' stainless steel 20 rounder: My malfunction of the day. For 20s I'm transitioning to D&H mags. Although the brand gets bad reviews often enough, some of my oldest mags are ProMag straight steel 20s that have never given me a problem. They cost more than the D&Hs though. While I think the HK maritime 30s I've got are wonderful magazines, I don't think they're worth the 2-3 times what other mags cost. I am interested in seeing how CMMG's stainless followers work in my USGI 30 rounders. |
Interesting - I never saw that before. Looks like you need to open an account there prior to ordering. |
Here is my logic............. First, think of what you are going to use them for. i.e. stockpile for SHTF, competition, benchrest, plinking, etc. For SHTF, I have stocked up on Labelle/DPMS aluminum (think "lightest weight") teflons for a "load-out". I put new chrome silicon springs and magpul followers in them and tested them with good ammo so I know they work in my rifle. These are put aside loaded with the "good stuff" and ready to go for the lightest possible package. For competition, I would buy the cheapest USGI spec mags you can find and run magpul or green followers in them. These can be replaced easily and inexpensively if they get worn or damaged. You also might want to think about using the magpul L plate floorplates for a little extra protection if you are dropping mags on the dirt. For range work, there is nothing better and more convenient than using USGI 20 rounders. These give you more clearance to the bench without using a super high rest or sandbags. Plinking...whatever you can find cheap. I still like to stick with USGI spec stuff since it eliminates headaches (from always getting jams). You can rotate mags that are getting abused during more important activities (i.e. competition) into this use. If your primo mags start getting a little worn or banged up, just use them for plinking. I really like the new D&H teflons for the finish and price(10.95 in quanity). Teflon seems to me, the most durable finish and is super slick for the follower to glide on inside the mag's body. You can also use the CProducts stainless mags for even more durability without having to spend the big green on the HK steel mags. I am not really sold on the Pmags since they are thicker and you need to use the special clip to store loaded mags long term, otherwise the feedlips will distort (that is what I have read and heard...I do not own any  ) Otherwise, I hear they work great.In true arfcom tradition, stock up well and often and get some of all of them....trust me, you will end up liking all of them!  I would have to say the only thing you must truly adhere to is not buying any crap brands or mags that you cannot verify are true USGI spec. You will not save that much green but you will get much more hassle! have fun and YMMV  
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Just fill in a few blanks. No harder than ordering from Bushmaster, DPMS, or any other online store. They shipped quickly. |
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There were comments about the LC Ind mags being scratched. They appear to have been bulk packed. They came to me loose, not individually bagged. But even OKay and other brands of USGI mags that I have had that were bagged were about the same. The "scratches" look worse in the dry lube finish than they really are. Wipe them with a slighly oily rag and the scratches almost disappear. Just not much of an issue. After all, they are mags. They get that way. But the main thing is those are NEW OKay's and they are some of the best USGI's you can get. |
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