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Posted: 4/3/2022 12:31:12 PM EDT
[#1]
Not sure anyone really cares, but the 20 I got from Locked and Loaded were Magpul followers and dated 5-21.
Honestly going to wait another few months and scrounge up another 25-50 to stash away. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 1:25:28 PM EDT
[#2]
What I'd like to know is if there will be any 2022 production. Are we just whittling down remaining vendors' stock?
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Posted: 4/3/2022 4:36:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ArizonaRifleman]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIZZO_ARAKM14: Not sure anyone really cares, but the 20 I got from Locked and Loaded were Magpul followers and dated 5-21. Honestly going to wait another few months and scrounge up another 25-50 to stash away. Wait, wait, wait, Magpul greys or the yellows? I didn't know that they would work with the 20's too. @WIZZO_ARAKM14 |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 4:54:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MTR_ACTUAL: What I'd like to know is if there will be any 2022 production. Are we just whittling down remaining vendors' stock? I placed three orders with different vendors, mix of 20's/30's, all 2021 production. The E2, some blue, some green/gray/foliage. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 6:44:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: Wait, wait, wait, Magpul greys or the yellows? I didn't know that they would work with the 20's too. @WIZZO_ARAKM14 |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 7:21:34 PM EDT
[#6]
What is the preferred follower to look for and why? I thought I read somewhere that Okay makes the OEM Colt/USGI magazines.
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Posted: 4/3/2022 7:25:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CPshooter1: What is the preferred follower to look for and why? I thought I read somewhere that Okay makes the OEM Colt/USGI magazines. NHMTG/Colt/Okay.....all one and the same, manufactured by Okay Industries. Magpul Enhanced followers are what most prefer. LINK |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 7:54:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CPshooter1: What is the preferred follower to look for and why? I thought I read somewhere that Okay makes the OEM Colt/USGI magazines. You’d have to look pretty hard to find green followers. Okay has been using Magpul for about ten years now. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 8:31:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ArizonaRifleman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIZZO_ARAKM14: Standard Okay 30's in gray, Magpul gray followers. Thanks, I mistook your saying "20"" as in singular and not 20 as in bulk  I almost got excited and was ready buy a bunch of Magpul followers. Definitely my bad 
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Posted: 4/3/2022 8:34:44 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hox: Great. Okay was the only aluminum mag I used. I'm just finding this info, so I had to throw down on an 8 pack form botach of the standard version in tan. I just dropped a lot of money before this amd wasn't prepared, otherwise I'd buy more. I bought 20 from that link earlier in the thread. It was a good deal for Okay at a little over 10 apiece, but OOS now. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 8:47:17 PM EDT
[#11]
Just a heads up/before anyone gets excitable.....the Magpul Enhanced followers will fit in the straight 20 bodies, they will not function correctly. Straight body mags need a follower that is able to tilt.
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Posted: 4/12/2022 12:25:11 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2022 7:03:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mellow01]
[#13]
Why does Okay have 2 very similar colors with fde and desert tan?
Edited to add : just discovered primary arms shipped me a desert tan 30 instead of fde ordered. |
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Posted: 4/12/2022 9:35:16 PM EDT
[#14]
The call the E2s Desert Tan, the regular mags FDE. I bet they’re the same color.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2022 9:47:29 PM EDT
[#15]
Thats what I was thinking but I ordered a regular 30 round fde mag when they shipped a desert tan.
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Posted: 4/12/2022 10:03:45 PM EDT
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Okay only makes one color, which they call Desert Tan, but some dealers label it as FDE on their websites, because that's the name that most people are more familiar with and look for when searching for products. I think Desert Tan is a better description for the color Okay produces, since it's a lighter tan than what people commonly call FDE.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2022 6:34:51 PM EDT
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I have plenty of AR-15 mags, but since Okay Industries is stopping production, an order went out for 25 more mags which gave me free shipping & 5%off with a coupon. Maybe this will stop my mag buying!
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Posted: 4/25/2022 7:57:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: trails-end]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FloridaAKM: I have plenty of AR-15 mags, but since Okay Industries is stopping production, an order went out for 25 more mags which gave me free shipping & 5%off with a coupon. Maybe this will stop my mag buying! 
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Posted: 4/25/2022 3:01:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trails-end: /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/dont_believe_you_anchorman_zps267e5cbb_GIF-108.gif Lol... best use of the "I don't believe you" yet. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2022 9:03:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: Wow, this is crazy news!  Okay has been around making the best aluminum mags forever! Are they not going to be making mags for the military anymore? Maybe they haven't been, I'm not sure how out of the loop I am. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2022 9:43:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GracieMae: Magpul m3 are USGI now. I actually did know that. 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:48:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mellow01]
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BGENE: I placed three orders with different vendors, mix of 20's/30's, all 2021 production. The E2, some blue, some green/gray/foliage. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BGENE: Originally Posted By MTR_ACTUAL: What I'd like to know is if there will be any 2022 production. Are we just whittling down remaining vendors' stock? I placed three orders with different vendors, mix of 20's/30's, all 2021 production. The E2, some blue, some green/gray/foliage. I was wondering if any 2022 production also. I Have placed several orders from 3 different vendors, a mx of 20s, 30s regular and E2, all colors. All have been 2021 production. All 30s received have magpul foliage green followers. |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 1:12:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mellow01: I was wondering if any 2022 production also. I Have placed several orders from 3 different vendors, a mx of 20s, 30s regular and E2, all colors. All have been 2021 production. All 30s received have magpul foliage green followers. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mellow01: Originally Posted By BGENE: Originally Posted By MTR_ACTUAL: What I'd like to know is if there will be any 2022 production. Are we just whittling down remaining vendors' stock? I placed three orders with different vendors, mix of 20's/30's, all 2021 production. The E2, some blue, some green/gray/foliage. I was wondering if any 2022 production also. I Have placed several orders from 3 different vendors, a mx of 20s, 30s regular and E2, all colors. All have been 2021 production. All 30s received have magpul foliage green followers. I think I am to 4 or 5 orders now, buying when I see deals or as funds permit. All dates have been 2021 production. I believe the excess inventory is working through the pipeline and question if 2022 production exists. Botach has been GTG and no issues, of course Primary Arms has also been an excellent source. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/18/2022 3:14:51 PM EDT
[#24]
Okay is in the process of running 3 months of inventory for the buyer to cover orders during the equipment move. The plan is to shut down Okay’s production line and ship the manufacturing equipment in early/mid-October. The new company is estimating it will take 3-4 weeks to be up and running (mid-November?).
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/18/2022 3:37:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bulls_i: Okay is in the process of running 3 months of inventory for the buyer to cover orders during the equipment move. The plan is to shut down Okay’s production line and ship the manufacturing equipment in early/mid-October. The new company is estimating it will take 3-4 weeks to be up and running (mid-November?). Info source? More details? |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 5:04:54 PM EDT
[#26]
Who bought the equipment?
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Posted: 8/18/2022 9:02:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bulls_i: Okay is in the process of running 3 months of inventory for the buyer to cover orders during the equipment move. The plan is to shut down Okay’s production line and ship the manufacturing equipment in early/mid-October. The new company is estimating it will take 3-4 weeks to be up and running (mid-November?). @bulls_i who's the buyer? |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 10:21:35 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: @bulls_i who's the buyer? In for info. |
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Posted: 8/19/2022 11:24:50 AM EDT
[#29]
Okay's mag buyer will be announced in the next few weeks.
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Posted: 8/19/2022 11:54:52 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bulls_i: Okay's mag buyer will be announced in the next few weeks. Such a tease, man 
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Posted: 8/20/2022 9:52:20 AM EDT
[#31]
I’m betting Magpul buys them so they have a tried and true metal offering.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 1:54:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By naes: I’m betting Magpul buys them so they have a tried and true metal offering. I doubt it but man that would surely be the cause for enough aneurisms from the haters. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2022 2:30:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By naes: I’m betting Magpul buys them so they have a tried and true metal offering. I could see PSA before Magpul. And if so, hopefully they do not dick it up if it comes to pass. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2022 10:25:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: I could see PSA before Magpul. And if so, hopefully they do not dick it up if it comes to pass. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By naes: I’m betting Magpul buys them so they have a tried and true metal offering. I could see PSA before Magpul. And if so, hopefully they do not dick it up if it comes to pass. Yep, that's my thoughts exactly. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2022 10:59:10 PM EDT
[#35]
I'll wager money it's PSA.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 11:26:23 PM EDT
[#36]
An AH-HA moment. bulls_I IS Okay.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 11:55:43 PM EDT
[#37]
No wonder he cannot say for now, part of the deal with the sale.
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UT, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2022 12:50:36 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By naes: I’m betting Magpul buys them so they have a tried and true metal offering.  Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 8/21/2022 6:23:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Ed_Victory]
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bulls_i: Okay's mag buyer will be announced in the next few weeks. Fingers crossed it’s JJE/PSA.  |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2022 7:58:15 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bollocks44: An AH-HA moment. bulls_I IS Okay. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326259/08C1C11D-07C4-451A-9851-5F19C6F58BBB-2496922.jpg 👍 |
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Posted: 8/21/2022 1:00:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheQuadfather]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: I doubt it but man that would surely be the cause for enough aneurisms from the haters. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: Originally Posted By naes: I’m betting Magpul buys them so they have a tried and true metal offering. I doubt it but man that would surely be the cause for enough aneurisms from the haters. From conversations I had when the Gen M3 was being developed there were no distinctive qualities of the Okay magazines during testing. They were no better than any of the other aluminum GI mag manufacturers of the time. |
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Posted: 8/21/2022 1:03:03 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: From conversations I had when the Gen M3 was being developed there were no distinctive qualities of the Okay magazines during testing. They were no better than any of the other aluminum GI mag manufacturers of the time. My experience aligns with that. I think they’re just as good or trashy as any other GI mag and I don’t own a single solitary aluminum mag anymore. I’m honestly surprised that Okay was able to sell their mag business as they don’t OEM for anyone, or have a government contract anymore. Why did they lose contracts, was it because of M855A1 drama? |
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Posted: 8/21/2022 1:05:12 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaRifleman: Why did they lose contracts, was it because of M855A1 drama? I think it was more political. Okay didn’t have the disadvantaged minority female thing going on like Center. |
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Posted: 8/21/2022 1:11:32 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: I think it was more political. Okay didn’t have the disadvantaged minority female thing going on like Center. At the risk of sliding, I remember reading that at one point CENTCOM had banned all but one brand of USGI in OIF and OEF controlled areas, for a certain amount of time at least. Was it Okay or Center that was nuked for a bit? I don't own any CI but lots of Okay and like them to be honest, especially their 20's. |
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Posted: 8/21/2022 6:27:33 PM EDT
[#45]
Okay is the one that still makes 20’s like they’re supposed to be made.
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:16:04 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: Okay is the one that still makes 20’s like they’re supposed to be made. With aluminum followers? |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2022 11:59:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trails-end: With aluminum followers? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trails-end: Originally Posted By samuse: Okay is the one that still makes 20’s like they’re supposed to be made. With aluminum followers? Rivet/steel floor plate retainer tab. |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 12:00:48 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By samuse: Okay is the one that still makes 20’s like they’re supposed to be made. Are the Brownells straight 20's not very good? I was planning to pick up some of theirs since the Okays are sold out everywhere. |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 12:04:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Are the Brownells straight 20's not very good? I was planning to pick up some of theirs since the Okays are sold out everywhere. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Originally Posted By samuse: Okay is the one that still makes 20’s like they’re supposed to be made. Are the Brownells straight 20's not very good? I was planning to pick up some of theirs since the Okays are sold out everywhere. They’re probably decent enough but the floor plate and the feedlips are the same what’s on the 30s. I don’t see any purpose for an aluminum 20 other than retro appearance and they’re not right for that. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2022 12:20:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Are the Brownells straight 20's not very good? I was planning to pick up some of theirs since the Okays are sold out everywhere. I've got a handful, they work as intended. Basically a cut down 30 body. Eta: Gunmag Warehouse and PA both have Surefeed 20s in black. |
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