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Posted: 12/11/2002 2:13:45 PM EDT
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I can tell you this AntiCrime. Way back when I used to test my equipment often. I used to break the locking tabs off the 45 rounds quite often. I used to call Jim at Thermold and he got to know me pretty well. I was told that the next time I broke one, Thermold would send me 2 30 rounders and no longer service any 45 rounders to me. The front locking tab used to extend and hold the bottom on would break. When this happens, the ammo left in the mag would be on the floor. I never trusted those mags for more than range work. I would actually rather use a Ram-line mag (which suck)over a 45 round Thermold. I guess it was just a novelty.
Regards, Mortis... |
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Posted: 12/12/2002 11:50:17 AM EDT
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Understand that these mags were really designed to be one-time-use items for the military. They were intended to be fully loaded with 30 rounds in the extended position, to minimize spring pressure. This would allow for long-term storage of the loaded mags. Then, in an emergency, the extensions could be closed and the mags would be ready to go.
The problem is that the mags were not designed to be extended and closed a lot (only once, really), and the locking tabs will quickly break. Also, the mags don't really have enough spring pressure to work reliably with 45 rounds in the open position, because spring pressure is too weak feeding the last few rounds. Given that USGI mags can be left fully loaded without wear or damage, there is little reason to choose Thermolds of any type for this purpose. -Troy |
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