Quoted: Only beta company makes the betamag, and it's worth buying one to have
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I would say that's a matter of opinion. When the AWB was in places, Beta mags were incredibly expensive ($600+) but now that the ban is dead, the going rate of $240-$270 is much easier to swallow.
With all that being said, a Beta mag for all intents and purposes is a range toy. The tests the military has done were not encouraging in regards to the Beta mags durability and reliability. Simply out, a standard USGI 30 round mag is more reliable and more durable than a Beta mag.
Even with the sunset of the AWB, I still haven't bought a Beta mag and probably never will but that's just me. YMMV of course.