I'd like to pick up a few or maybe quite a few of the Magpul Glock mags. I have not had a chance to test any, but I did read about the small hiccup they had with the earlier generations. If they are on the cheaper side, say $10ish bucks, I'd pick some up. Considering OEM mags are about $18-19, the 2:1 ratio seems like a fair deal.
I think I would rather go to a gun show and buy used metal lined oem that drop from my gen 2. If they have hiccups, they will be marked as suspect mag and used for practice jams on the range. I have enough edc mags that I keep in the carry pouch that I'm sure work well.
Again, not having seen one in person, are they really that cheap feeling plastic?
In all fairness, when the PMags first rolled out, I was in the camp of how the heck is a "plastic" polymer mag is going to hold up versus a GI/Aluminum mag.
I don't think they're $10ish. Seems I saw them on sale for $15ish recently, they may drop Pmags did. I will probably get a couple, but as yet no experience with.
I'd like to try a few but right now the price difference isn't great enough for me to purchase any. I'm having no problem buying OEM Glock mags for $19.99 new. Also, at the last 2 GSSF events I've been able to load up on Glock mags that are used but 100% reliable. They are only $10 each.
If the PMAGS get down near the $11-12 mark then I'm in.
I've been thinking about trying out a 17 sized one as my spare carry mag, since I have no idea why I carry two G19 mags.
I'm generally a fan of Magpul products thanks to the military, but it seems like I may end up waiting these out longer if they're hit or miss like it sounds.
The only issues we have seen are in dusty conditions with steel cased ammo, but the springs in the PMAGs are just slightly stronger than a regular Glock mag spring, so if a particular load and recoil spring combo is right on the hairy edge of just having enough energy to function with Glock mags, the extra pressure could potentially make a difference. Although the upward pressure from the round stack during cycling is slightly higher, required stripping force is generally less, so it's really close to being the same. We have been unable to produce a load/spring combination in testing that causes an issue in a PMAG that doesn't also cause issues with stock magazines.
The higher friction of steel cases on the reinforced polymer runs just fine until they get dirty, then we've seen some issues. Brass cased ammo runs fine clean, dirty, dusty...doesn't matter.
If anyone sees anything different, we'd be very interested in hearing about it, and more than happy to take care of any issues.
I purchased 4 Glock Pmags for $14.00 apiece last week. So far, no problems.
They don't feel as flimsy to me as I was expecting them to be by what others have been saying on here.
I do like the orange follower and the easy way to remove the baseplate.
The store that I bought the Pmags in were selling new OEM Glock magazines for $27.99 apiece. Even Bud's price for new OEM's is $23.50.
I have never seen a $10.00 Glock magazine for sale, anywhere. You can get used OEM's from Summit Gun Broker for $15.00 + shipping, and by that time, I can buy local and they are $2-$3 difference in price.
For $14.00, I'll give the Pmags more than a fair trial.
Magpul Glock mags are cheaper than the OEM magazines but:
1) No 10 round cap mags for liberal states like Hawaii
2) I am one that prefer the real deal in this case factory Glock magazines.
I find that OEM magazines for all my firearms are more reliable and better quality. Magpul has a good reputation in making great products but I am a bit shy about using anything else but factory mags for my firearms.
I've got one to try out, so we'll see how it goes. It feels a bit lighter than a factory mag. The base pad is interesting. It won't take aftermarket base pads meant for a GLOCK made mag.
So what does it offer over factory? Cost, easier to remove base pad. Other than that? :dunno: They could offer a G17 mag that holds 15 rounds for NJ and CO. It would be quite simple, using mostly what they've already created, and that corner a market segment.
Thanks for all the input. It's definitely worth a shot.
I'm a bit surprised at the hesitation with giving them a go. In the essence of saving a few bucks and I know we all like to save a few bucks for other toys, these mags would have a greater demand from reading this thread. I would think that anything Magpul would sell would have been thoroughly tested and many R&D dollars would have been spent.
Thanks for all the input. It's definitely worth a shot.
I'm a bit surprised at the hesitation with giving them a go. In the essence of saving a few bucks and I know we all like to save a few bucks for other toys, these mags would have a greater demand from reading this thread. I would think that anything Magpul would sell would have been thoroughly tested and many R&D dollars would have been spent.
Thanks for all the input. It's definitely worth a shot.
I'm a bit surprised at the hesitation with giving them a go. In the essence of saving a few bucks and I know we all like to save a few bucks for other toys, these mags would have a greater demand from reading this thread. I would think that anything Magpul would sell would have been thoroughly tested and many R&D dollars would have been spent.
Thats the problem, I do not consider these toys, and I am not a tester for form fit and function. I am surprised at how many people try to save a dime while dollars fall out of their back pocket as they bend over to covet their prize.
MagPul website admits the early mags had issues. Due to an engineering spec that did not get put on the mags. OOPS. But they have instituted this new update and say things now are good. they are offering various repair/replace options for their magazines. I dont have one but was checking into getting one to try. WIll still try one of the new ones. Would be nice to have a reliable alternate US source for Glock mags.
MagPul website admits the early mags had issues. Due to an engineering spec that did not get put on the mags. OOPS. But they have instituted this new update and say things now are good. they are offering various repair/replace options for their magazines. I dont have one but was checking into getting one to try. WIll still try one of the new ones. Would be nice to have a reliable alternate US source for Glock mags.[/QUOTE
Why not plan on your long term needs for mags, do you wait till one is broken or not functioning, there are alot of distributors out there. If the interest is too expensive maybe this is not for you.
Wife bought a few, we took them to the range today. Worked fine through 2 G26s and a G19. We'll use them for the range and keep our OEMs loaded with defense rounds. That way we can load up a bunch for the range without having to swap out the defense rounds for target rounds.
I'd like to pick up a few or maybe quite a few of the Magpul Glock mags. I have not had a chance to test any, but I did read about the small hiccup they had with the earlier generations. If they are on the cheaper side, say $10ish bucks, I'd pick some up. Considering OEM mags are about $18-19, the 2:1 ratio seems like a fair deal.
I bought two they accidently sent me 4, I opened one and the plastic felt like ****, mag functioned great but I droped then for the Korean magazines and couldn't be happier, all my Koreans work plus are steel lined and feel better then the magpul magazines ill never buy the magpul ones again
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