Best aftermarket mags for Sig 228?

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Posted: 12/14/2004 1:16:10 PM EDT

I'd love to get some Sig factory mags, but the price cannot be justified at this time. Whats the "best" aftermarket mag/price value and where can I get some?

Posted: 12/14/2004 1:46:54 PM EDT

[#1]

There is only one source for good SIG after market magazines, and they also happen to be the OEM supplier. MEC-GAR

Posted: 12/14/2004 2:03:32 PM EDT

[#2]

For the P220 ACT-MAGS are top notch.

Posted: 12/14/2004 2:19:47 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
There is only one source for good SIG after market magazines, and they also happen to be the OEM supplier. MEC-GAR

+1

Been using them for years with zero problems.

Posted: 12/14/2004 3:25:41 PM EDT

[#4]

What do you need?

Posted: 12/14/2004 3:45:51 PM EDT

[#5]

The Novak mags I have for my 220 work perfectly. I have heard excellent reviews on the Mec-Gar mags as well.

Posted: 12/14/2004 5:35:18 PM EDT

[#6]

For the 228, I ended up with some with a CC logo stamped on the right side and one has a sticker that says 13 rounds 9MM or 10 rounds .40 cal.
They have worked perfectly so far, but I replaced them with lightly used 226 mags for $20 each.
For $20, I can live with the small extra length and 15 round capacity.

Posted: 12/14/2004 6:45:12 PM EDT

[#7]

the sig mec-gar mags are 15rnd cap too...which is nice!

Posted: 12/26/2004 1:16:18 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
For the 228, I ended up with some with a CC logo stamped on the right side and one has a sticker that says 13 rounds 9MM or 10 rounds .40 cal.
They have worked perfectly so far, but I replaced them with lightly used 226 mags for $20 each.
For $20, I can live with the small extra length and 15 round capacity.

ahh but you don't have to check this out at Brownells:

SIG P228/P229 XGRIP® MAGAZINE ADAPTER

Mfr: FREED DESIGNS, INC.

Adapts Hi-Cap Magazines To Sig 228 & 229

High-quality, factory-OEM magazine adapter allows law enforcement personnel to easily convert 15-round, 9mm, P226 magazines for use in compact, P228/P229 pistols of the same caliber. Increased finger support provides added comfort and control for improved accuracy. Special, impact-resistant, polymer construction takes a beating, yet weighs only ounces. No tools required – simply slide adapter over the magazine and snap into position around the floorplate. Streamlined design flows seamlessly into the magazine well and provides a protective cushion for the floorplate. Made in America.

SPECS: Polymer, matte black. 2-1/8" (5.4cm) long x 1¼" (3.2cm) wide x ½" (1.3cm) high. Converts Sig-Sauer (factory magazines only) 15-round, 9mm, P226 magazines with floorplate dimensions of 1.70” (4.32cm) long x .99” (2.53cm) wide x .1” (.25cm) high for use in 9mm, P228 and P229 models.

Posted: 12/26/2004 1:33:43 PM EDT

[#9]

Mec-Gar

Posted: 12/29/2004 3:54:23 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
For the 228, I ended up with some with a CC logo stamped on the right side and one has a sticker that says 13 rounds 9MM or 10 rounds .40 cal.
They have worked perfectly so far, but I replaced them with lightly used 226 mags for $20 each.
For $20, I can live with the small extra length and 15 round capacity.

ahh but you don't have to check this out at Brownells:

SIG P228/P229 XGRIP® MAGAZINE ADAPTER

Mfr: FREED DESIGNS, INC.

Adapts Hi-Cap Magazines To Sig 228 & 229

High-quality, factory-OEM magazine adapter allows law enforcement personnel to easily convert 15-round, 9mm, P226 magazines for use in compact, P228/P229 pistols of the same caliber. Increased finger support provides added comfort and control for improved accuracy. Special, impact-resistant, polymer construction takes a beating, yet weighs only ounces. No tools required – simply slide adapter over the magazine and snap into position around the floorplate. Streamlined design flows seamlessly into the magazine well and provides a protective cushion for the floorplate. Made in America.

SPECS: Polymer, matte black. 2-1/8" (5.4cm) long x 1¼" (3.2cm) wide x ½" (1.3cm) high. Converts Sig-Sauer (factory magazines only) 15-round, 9mm, P226 magazines with floorplate dimensions of 1.70” (4.32cm) long x .99” (2.53cm) wide x .1” (.25cm) high for use in 9mm, P228 and P229 models.

That would be great unless you had a 226 and wanted to use them interchangably.
And for the price of those spacers, the little gap is ok for now.

Posted: 12/30/2004 6:02:54 AM EDT

[#11]

Another Vote for Mec Gar.

I bought 3 of their 15 round LE mags after the sunset and they work perfectly. I've ran about 500 rounds through them w/o any problems. The only negative thing I can say about them is that they rattle with 14 rounds in the mag.

So if you chamber one for carry you might want to top the mag off

Posted: 1/1/2005 7:11:13 AM EDT

[#12]

Meg-Gar is the BEST mag out there ! ! And their 228 mag holds 15 rounds.

Get MEC-GAR ! ! !

Posted: 1/5/2005 4:18:24 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Meg-Gar is the BEST mag out there ! ! And their 228 mag holds 15 rounds.

Get MEC-GAR ! ! !

Where is a good, reliable, inexpensive, place?

Posted: 1/6/2005 8:01:14 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Meg-Gar is the BEST mag out there ! ! And their 228 mag holds 15 rounds.

Get MEC-GAR ! ! !

Where is a good, reliable, inexpensive, place?

www.bigstatedist.com/bigstate/mecgar?set=01 for $30.

There may be a better deal out there, but these guys have a good reputation.

FB

ETA: www.copesdist.com/sigsauer.htm has SIG mags for $20 "Used Great Condition", or you can backorder NEW Macgar mags for the same price.

Posted: 1/6/2005 11:01:02 PM EDT

[#15]

Unless things have changed, Mec-Gar no longer sells Sig mags to the public directly, what's left is remaining stock. They are the OEM supplier for Sig as well as quite a few other big name firearms mfg's. However, Sig decided it was too much competition for their logo'd magazines and changed it's agreement for Mec-Gar to not sell to the public.

Mec-Gar should be good, Sig mags ARE Mec-Gar.

Posted: 1/7/2005 4:52:30 AM EDT

[#16]

Try Cope's - - -

I know this guy and he has taken a lot of money from me at the local toy shows ! !

He's a straight-shooter-- if not happy he'll return your hard earned $ $ $ $ $ .

I've got four of the "used" Sig mags from him and are very happy with them.

But I really like the 15 round mags from Mec-Gar . . . .

Posted: 1/7/2005 3:24:26 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Unless things have changed, Mec-Gar no longer sells Sig mags to the public directly, what's left is remaining stock. They are the OEM supplier for Sig as well as quite a few other big name firearms mfg's. However, Sig decided it was too much competition for their logo'd magazines and changed it's agreement for Mec-Gar to not sell to the public.

Mec-Gar should be good, Sig mags ARE Mec-Gar.

Mec-Gar is allowed to continue selling the +2 flush fit mags for the P228 & P226.

Posted: 1/7/2005 3:42:49 PM EDT

[#18]

mecgar, 15 rds....

Posted: 1/7/2005 6:09:46 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Unless things have changed, Mec-Gar no longer sells Sig mags to the public directly, what's left is remaining stock. They are the OEM supplier for Sig as well as quite a few other big name firearms mfg's. However, Sig decided it was too much competition for their logo'd magazines and changed it's agreement for Mec-Gar to not sell to the public.

Mec-Gar should be good, Sig mags ARE Mec-Gar.

Mec-Gar is allowed to continue selling the +2 flush fit mags for the P228 & P226.

why would anyone want anything but the plus 2

Posted: 1/9/2005 9:34:24 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Try Cope's - - -

I know this guy and he has taken a lot of money from me at the local toy shows ! !

He's a straight-shooter-- if not happy he'll return your hard earned $ $ $ $ $ .

I've got four of the "used" Sig mags from him and are very happy with them.

But I really like the 15 round mags from Mec-Gar . . . .

i just bought 3 mec-gars [15 rnd.] and 2 used sig [13 rnd.] mags from him. his prices can't be beat.

Posted: 1/11/2005 5:44:29 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Try Cope's - - -

I know this guy and he has taken a lot of money from me at the local toy shows ! !

He's a straight-shooter-- if not happy he'll return your hard earned $ $ $ $ $ .

I've got four of the "used" Sig mags from him and are very happy with them.

But I really like the 15 round mags from Mec-Gar . . . .

i just bought 3 mec-gars [15 rnd.] and 2 used sig [13 rnd.] mags from him. his prices can't be beat.

Just placed and order for 2!

ETA: Received the mags yesterday, 1/13

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