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Posted: 9/10/2004 8:05:03 AM EDT
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they are the same USGI unless your talking about the Labelle Teflon coated mags they have a superior finish
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Posted: 9/10/2004 11:42:21 AM EDT
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Yep
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Posted: 9/10/2004 12:52:56 PM EDT
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Does the teflon finish add any performance? What is the point of it being tefloned? What finish is on the other GI magazines?
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Posted: 9/10/2004 1:59:00 PM EDT
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you ask too many questions JK, no it doesnt add "performance" but the finish like I said is superior and will hold up longer. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 12:09:17 PM EDT
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The military is still using the same molybdenum dry film lubricant (1940s technology) as a magazine finish, the same as they've been using since the early 60's. The only difference is the application method; starting in the late 80s, they went from spraying to dipping, which does a better job with less waste. The DH Industries (formerly General Stamping, which was formerly La Belle) still uses the moly lube for military contracts as required by the Mil-Spec, but they aren't required to use Mil-Spec finishes for commercial mags. This is good for us, because the teflon-based finish is far more durable and is a far better dry lubricant, so the follower will ride smoothly in the mag. -Troy |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 8:58:08 PM EDT
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Personally I prefer the Circle Kay brand over the Labelle. Finish aside- I prefer the welds on the Circle Kay. Obviously, YMMV. Sly |
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Posted: 9/12/2004 5:21:35 AM EDT
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There was a huge volume of Labelle magazines rejected by the US military a while back for quality control issues. There were threads about the issue a while back. I have LaBelles in my batch of range mags but have had no problems at all. The OKays seem to be the best though.
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