[G23c]

Anyone have any experience with these? Thinking about trying a few, the surplus mags seem to be getting scarce and the prices jumping. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Item...56,+XM193J+on+Stripper+Clips+-+10/18+Campaign

Specifications and Features:
Moldied in a varying orange color to replicate original Bakelite material
Holds 30 rounds of 5.45 x 39mm ammunition
Designed for use in the AK-74
Anti-Tilt Follower
Double Stack
Heavy Duty Spring
Body Constructed of Reinforced Composite
Will not work in a Saiga without modification to the rifle
Counts as 3 U.S. 922r compliant parts (body, follower, floorplate)

 

[Duct Tape]

Looks like that day-glow orange color they started putting on the muzzle of toy guns 20 some odd years ago.

Personally, I think it's fugly, however, to each his own.

 

[WayaX]

Tapco magazines are not quality magazines.

 

[Tippyman]

The two tapcos that came with my wasr have never failed me. They are made pretty big though. They barely fit in my Arsenal SGL.

 

[WayaX]

Check out the drop tests on youtube.

My Tapco magazine is incredibly flimsy and lacks all the reinforcements needed to make a good AK mag.

 

[MadMonkey]

I haven't had issues with Tapco mags personally, but I wouldn't intentionally buy one unless I had no other choice.

 

[USDefender]

Well, it IS pretty close to Halloween... umpkin:

 

[Decguns]

With East German Bakelite mags going for $40, Tapco is trying to cash in on the retro Cold War look. I have a few of their desert brown mags, and to tell the truth, they work just fine. Though not quite as sturdy as Tapco, even the Promag versions have worked just fine for me. Sure, you drop one loaded on concrete, it's gonna split... but so have my Bulgarian synthetic mags and my AR-15 Pmags.

After training in Canada and in Israel, I learned never to take plastic mags into combat. They're great for the range. Bakelite just seems right for a 5.45 rifle.

 

[UnjollyRoger]

Tapco needs to learn that polymer sucks and start making slab side steel magazines for the AK.

 

[toshbar]

There are better deals to be had. I got 3 Circle 21 plum mags from local surplus dealer for $50 OTD. Great considering they're fully reinforced and just plain awesome with my plum furniture.