9MM AR15, do you like the looks of angled GLOCK mags or straight stick mags?

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Posted: 8/20/2017 2:38:53 PM EDT

Building a fun gun so not really worried about reliability, more " how sexy can I make this gun"

So do you like the look of angled or straight mags ?

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Posted: 8/20/2017 2:39:49 PM EDT

[#1]

I have one with the QC-10 lower that uses Colt stick mags.............I like it alot

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:39:57 PM EDT

[#2]

Glock mags

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:42:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Colt Mags
Glock Mags
Reg lower w/ Mag adapter

In that order. I own a glock lower.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:42:35 PM EDT

[#4]

If I was going to buy one, straight mag. If PSA ever releases a PA-45 that takes straight mags I'd be all over it.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:46:21 PM EDT

[#5]

I can't the look of the Glock mag lowers, the stick mags in my opinion look appropriate.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:46:23 PM EDT

[#6]

Straight mag looks best, if cosmetics is the only concern.

Though the curved mags also look well, not too many of those around, however.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:49:00 PM EDT

[#7]

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If I was going to buy one, straight mag. If PSA ever releases a PA-45 that takes straight mags I'd be all over it.

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Grease gun lowers are awesome.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:53:26 PM EDT

[#8]

I like glock mag lowers better.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:54:45 PM EDT

[#9]

Angled, not curved.

Like the UMP45

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:57:28 PM EDT

[#10]

I have Glock handguns so I built a Glock pistol, but … I think the Colt mag guns look much cooler.

Posted: 8/20/2017 2:58:16 PM EDT

[#11]

Function before form

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:01:36 PM EDT

[#12]

I voted straight (like me) strictly for aesthetics, because the RO635 is one of my favorite M16 variants. Function-wise though, no preference.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:03:06 PM EDT

[#13]

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Angled, not curved.

Like the UMP45

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Lol yeah um the UMP angles the opposite direction from what's being asked..

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:05:24 PM EDT

[#14]

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Function before form

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Not this time.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:07:54 PM EDT

[#15]

Glock mags are as hideous as their owners' hearts.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:08:14 PM EDT

[#16]

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Both of them are known reliable platforms sooooo okay guy.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:08:43 PM EDT

[#17]

Pictures are welcome to back up opinions.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:08:44 PM EDT

[#18]

Definitely prefer the looks of straight mags.

That said I don't think I have ever shot a pistol caliber AR.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:09:17 PM EDT

[#19]

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Posted: 8/20/2017 3:12:47 PM EDT

[#20]

I bought the Glock style because it was what I found and I liked the idea of a rifle I could partner with a pistol. I then bought a Glock. I also now own a .45 that uses the Glock mags as well, both rifles from PSA. So I'm in the Glock mag camp.

I voted straight mags by the way. It looks better in my opinion.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:14:09 PM EDT

[#21]

Don't even give a shit about the mag angle.
I've owned both.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:14:53 PM EDT

[#22]

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Posted: 8/20/2017 3:16:39 PM EDT

[#23]

I like the classic straight Colt SMG look. But I get the ease and cost of the new Glock lowers. I only have the straight mags. Two of mine...

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Posted: 8/20/2017 3:19:27 PM EDT

[#24]

Someone should make a lower that takes CZ scorpion mags.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:21:04 PM EDT

[#25]

I am not wild about how any of them look but if I had to choose on looks I would take the straight mags.

I have a Glock lower and a regular lower with an adapter that takes Sten mags. The Sten mags have been cheaper but the Glock mags are way more available.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:23:31 PM EDT

[#26]

CZ scorpion, because these are all fugly and I could be shooting rifle rounds outta something the same size.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:24:19 PM EDT

[#27]

I like the straight mags, they are a modified Uzi mag so there are pouches and mag available.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:24:40 PM EDT

[#28]

I find beauty in things which aren't limited in their use. Being able to use the same mags in multiple guns is sexy.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:24:55 PM EDT

[#29]

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Posted: 8/20/2017 3:27:36 PM EDT

[#30]

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Someone should make a lower that takes CZ scorpion mags.

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Holy crap...this.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:31:30 PM EDT

[#31]

Try loading 300 rounds into the mags and you'll appreciate the double feed colt style.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:36:17 PM EDT

[#32]

Didn't someone make one that took MP5 mags awhile ago? That would be nice.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:38:39 PM EDT

[#33]

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I prefer colt style

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But I am also considering a Glock style since I already have the mags

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:38:59 PM EDT

[#34]

Both look fine if they are dedicated magwells. Anyone who thinks straight mags look good like the guns above when you've got a mag sticking out of a magwell that's 2x bigger than it should be is delusional. It looks like shit.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:39:21 PM EDT

[#35]

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Didn't someone make one that took MP5 mags awhile ago? That would be nice.

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QC10 was working on one, but I don't know where they're at with it.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:49:50 PM EDT

[#36]

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Both look fine if they are dedicated magwells. Anyone who thinks straight mags look good like the guns above when you've got a mag sticking out of a magwell that's 2x bigger than it should be is delusional. It looks like shit.

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But that wasn't the question was it.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:03:21 PM EDT

[#37]

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But that wasn't the question was it.

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You caught me.

I think the straight mags look best if using a QC10 style colt lower.

That said I still use a glock lower because I'm not going invest in another mag platform when I already have a ton of glock mags.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:04:37 PM EDT

[#38]

Straight sticks are best sticks

And 3-hole happy switched straight sticks are bestest sticks of all...

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:09:33 PM EDT

[#39]

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This. I don't care about looks for a 9mm AR. Glock mags are more practical because I have stacks of 9mm glock 18 mags already and don't want to stock another type of mag.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:32:41 PM EDT

[#40]

Curved magazine > straight magazine > Glock magazine

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:33:36 PM EDT

[#41]

I want guns that are fun and reliable.

I don't want to be that fat neckbeard asshole at the range pulling the charging handle after each time he pulls the trigger.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:35:02 PM EDT

[#42]

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I prefer colt style

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/410547/image-285427.JPG

But I am also considering a Glock style since I already have the mags

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hot

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:37:42 PM EDT

[#43]

IDGAS. The AR-15 is not a beauty contest entrant, never will be. I have both. The Colt type does have a more reliable last shot BHO.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:41:42 PM EDT

[#44]

Mine uses Colt style mags. I'm sure they work fine, but the Glock mag lowers look weird to me. If I was well vested in 33 round Glock magazines, I'd probably go that way just so I wouldn't have to buy anymore magazines.

No pics, mine is just a lower for now, got the stamp back recently and haven't put it together yet.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:42:51 PM EDT

[#45]

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I like the looks of Glock mags myself plus the interchangeability between my G19 is nice too.

Posted: 8/20/2017 4:45:37 PM EDT

[#46]

I have a Colt 6951, so I like the straight stick mags.

I bought a bunch of Uzi mags that I need to convert over.

I want to say they were like $11 each....which is way cheaper than any Glock mag, especially the 33 rounders.

EDIT: I hate Glocks...so commonality with a handgun was never a concern