What's up with Canadian Thermolds?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What's up with Canadian Thermolds?

Posted: 11/19/2001 11:45:24 AM EDT

I always hear that they are crap. I saw my first ones this past weekend, and guess what, they're marked made in XXX, USA. So, what's the difference between these and other Thermolds?

Posted: 11/19/2001 12:27:40 PM EDT

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[3-2-2] Thermold
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Thermold magazines were developed by Master Molder in Wilson, South Carolina, and were "pitched" to the US military as a replacement to aluminum "USGI" mags, but the US military was unable to come to an agreement with the owner. Master Molder then licensed the design to the Canadian military, who manufactured a version of the Thermold 30-rounder as the standard-issue magazine for their military.
Thermold magazines are made from a dark gray polymer and have anti-tilt followers. They have several reinforcement ribs across the lower half of the mag body.

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[3-2-2-1] USA Thermold 30s
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The most common of the Thermold mags, these were made using DuPont Zytel, a fiberglass-impregnated plastic that is very strong and has a high melt temperature. Mold markings:v
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[3-2-2-2] Canadian Thermold 30s
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The Canadian military licensed the Thermold design, but did not use Zytel as the polymer, using a less expensive plastic as a substitute.
This was not a wise decision, and the Canadian military had problems as a result. The most famous problem was the feed lips melting when their ARs were fired for extended periods on full auto (especially with blanks), leading the Canadians to dub the magazines "Thermelts". The other common problem was the mags splitting or cracking in cold temperatures or when dropped. After Desert Storm, the Canadian military changed to USGI aluminum mags, which are now standard issue.

US Thermolds are good mags, they will be marked 'D&D... Wilson, NC'. Canadian manufactured Thermolds will be marked with a Maple Leaf.

Posted: 11/19/2001 2:00:55 PM EDT

[#2]

Hmmm...these were supposedly Canadian military, but they had the Wilson, NC markings. I guess the guy was wrong about what they were.

Posted: 11/19/2001 2:23:47 PM EDT

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Was KMA at the gun show selling "Canadian" thermolds?

Posted: 11/19/2001 2:35:22 PM EDT

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A lot of twits call the US made mags 'Canadian military' as if it's a big selling point, if the price tag looks good always be sure to dig for the US made Thermolds.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What's up with Canadian Thermolds?

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