Went to a Gunshow yesterday , saw all kinds of AR mags.
New -Used-Cheap-Expensive -20s-30s.
Now
I am really happy that the Ban is over , and we have many choices in magazines.
During the ban years I paid high prices for prebans , just in case.
Looking back though - they were all
govt. contract mags. in sealed bags, and I have
complete confidence that they are
reliable and went through a QC process.Can you say the same of all the mags available now?
I saw some straight 20s ,aluminum dry coated ,green followers ,looked great and only
$10 each - I passed
30rd Teflon coated , green followers,in bulk $13 - I passed.
For range/plinking , I have a few used mags I know are reliable , and I will occasionally
buy a cheap gunshow mag if it looks decent and is made to original/general military standards
(no plastic - steel- or curved 20s)I have no gripes about the new
fancy shmancy "upgraded" mags with $10 springs
and floorplates either , they are cool to have.
But for serious purposes , I will stick to my "bagged Mags" (after testing) and plan on
picking up some more. ("still new" older Colt mags. are acceptable to me also)
The occasional $20-25 I spend on a non-commercial "real mag"
is cheap insurance,
and gives me peace of mind.