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HK mags are possibly the most overrated mags ever. A few of my SF buddies had issues with them, the ones I've shot with were nothing special. Your typical metal drop it wrong and break it mag. If you have pmags and have no issues why try? If it ain't broke don't fix it.
When I was in Afghanistan over the Winter the only magazine I heard the SF guys rave about was HK. One Team Leader told me they were "only for missions but not for training". They don't seem too hung up on their gear like most people on this forum are. They are all about training and more training.
HK magazines were loved when they were pretty mag the only thing that worked...
Now, there are many other magazines that are better and don't cost a ridiculous amount.
... Unfortunately, people become loyal to their gear, instead of thinking rationally. People have become so accustomed to thinking "HK is the good magazine" that we'll be seeing them ripping people off with a sub-standard product for many years to come.
He likely said "only for mission, but not for training" because they wear out. The spring notoriously wear out quickly, and are not easily replaced without a special order of special springs.
PS: Just because someone is in the military, doesn't mean they're correct. The military is plagued with false rumors.