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9/22/2009 11:28:33 AM EDT
I read on this and other forums how many people have cases of one brand of magazines.  I have quite a few of each major brand (except 1), type and size of magazine in view of unknown future bans or law changes.

Pmags are my favorite, but I also have aluminum GI magazines and Lancers.  What if one brand becomes brittle or unreliable over time?

I also have several of each brand/type in case one becomes damaged.  I can use the parts to keep the others going.

I have supplies of 20rd mags in case the 30rd become illegal.  I actually prefer the 20rd because of it's more compact and easier to use at the bench.

I like to try the different brands and new designs.  Magazines are pretty cheap compared to other AR parts, so I can buy them more often.

Anyone else?
9/22/2009 12:08:17 PM EDT
[#1]
I think your mindset is pretty typical to the members of this forum. I pretty much have the same on going ideas that you have. I have 20s and 30s of all the major manufacturers with the exception of a couple. Good luck with your collection.

Olycar15
9/22/2009 12:38:32 PM EDT
[#2]
Good times to be had in relation to mags. 10 years ago, it was either USGI or crap. A lot of diversity nowadays.
9/22/2009 5:15:44 PM EDT
[#3]
Never forget Bernie Madoff

BTW, aluminum USGI magazines won't become brittle.
9/23/2009 12:02:27 PM EDT
[#4]
USGI mags work fine.  I have 1 PMAG and 1 Lancer.  I guess I don't get the point of having a whole bunch
of different types of mags.  My take on it is to just find what works for you and buy a bunch of them.

I use the same philosophy with Glock mags, heck any mags.  Why buy all the different manufactures of mags
for a G-19 when the originals work so well?

If PMAGS are the best for you, just buy them and forget the rest.  I like the USGI mags, 20 rounders in particular
so those are what I buy.  Plus the old USGI's have been around a while and I know they work in every AR I've ever
used them in.

If you like to collect mags, more power to ya!  I've got a friend that does too and I have to admit that it is cool seeing
all those different mags in his safe.
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