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Posted: 11/15/2010 12:17:37 PM EDT
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When were these made?
Are they still in production? How do I determine if they are pre ban? When can I find a good source for pre ban mags? |
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They were Federal Ordnance before being called PMI, IIRC, late 1970's to early 90's. They were out of business prior to the ban, so everything is "pre-ban" There's no "source" for 16+ year old magazines. Places like CDNN will buy the contents of closed dealers and gun-related manufacturers that will occasionally turn up quantities of pre-94 mags. The last time I saw PMI's in quantity was CDNN @ 2004. |
| Last ones I bought were $25 each, and while they are great mags, they had rusted springs, so add $12 per mag + the cost of Magpul Followers and you're spending $40 for a mag you can get from C-Products for $15 each. I also had to clean a little rust off of some of the bodies as well. I like the ones I have, but won't buy more, even if they surface. Also they're a bit too big for some lowers as well. They can get stuck but effing good if you don't test the fit before you slap one in. |
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