Author Topic: AR-15 Magazines, what do you prefer? (Read 1314 times)

Kinked_Chrome · « **on:** March 23, 2009, 02:31:45 PM »

I was curious what kind of AR-15 mags that everyone prefers. I have managed to collect quite a few, and am trying to figure out which ones are good and which ones suck. I have a couple marked Larsen Firearms w/ green followers aluminum i think. A few C Products (Al), some w/ green and some w/ orange followers. Okay industries, Adventerline, sanchez, and one clear plastic one marked ramline(all w/ black followers). To me it seems like a mag is a mag, but i've heard that some just don't work. I also heard of people only using pmags (maybe just hype). Anyway, I thought that I would see what you guys prefer.

fj40mojo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:44:55 PM »

I like PMAGs and that is what I am currently purchasing, but I'm not tossing my GI Al mags that are made by various mfgs (lowest bidder). If it works it works and who cares what anybody thinks about it.

Nomad · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:46:15 PM »

Wolf springs adds about 10% to your springs and the new Generation lll Magpul no tilt
followers, yet the Magpul floor plates. Make up a great combination. Greatly reducing
mag problems.......
Lots of other stuff out there.............Luck Nomad.........

Jeff · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:51:20 PM »

I like Lancer L5's and PMAGs.

bandlwas · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2009, 03:08:47 PM »

PMAGS are also my favorite so far they seem to work great plus you can beat the hell outta them and the still work flawlessly. I also love the dust covers that come with them!

Kinked_Chrome · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2009, 03:14:15 PM »

Dang, guess i'll have to get my hands on some pmags. If ammo weren't so expensive right now, i'd just try all of these out.

DarkHelmet · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2009, 03:15:34 PM »

Same. I am a big fan of the PMAGs. The price is right and the quality is there. Can't argue with USGI mags as they have worked well for many and I have a bunch of them. I also have some HK 416 mags - heavy, dent the feed lip if dropped on them while loaded - not worth the price in my opinion. I haven't had enough experience with the Lancer L5 translucent mags or the Fusil mags but both seem to be the answer to a question no one was asking. Probably good mags but not better than a PMAG or USGI.

My $0.02.

-DH

ManOnFire · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2009, 03:30:05 PM »

+1 on pmags, amazing durability. Runner up is bushmaster's USGI mags, I haven't tried any of the more expensive mags out there though

Shortmag · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2009, 03:57:59 PM »

i'm not a fan of PMAGS and i'll trade the few i have left to anyone that has some good quality aluminum mags. i.e. D&H, Labelle, OKay, etc. (not interested in CProducts mags either, i've had issues with them too)

SM

Keebsley · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2009, 04:38:20 PM »

Quote from: Shortmag on March 23, 2009, 03:57:59 PM

i'm not a fan of PMAGS and i'll trade the few i have left to anyone that has some good quality aluminum mags. i.e. D&H, Labelle, OKay, etc. (not interested in CProducts mags either, i've had issues with them too)

SM

I found another aluminum mag for ya. I'll get it to ya on Thursday and you can get rid of another Pmag to me!

EDGE · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2009, 04:55:53 PM »

I like PMags and pretty much use them exclusively now.

I also like the Brownells mags that Travis Gibson is selling. Very well made and have the Magpul follower.

I have an assortment like you do and all have worked well for me. I guess I'm just on a PMAG kick right now.

Kinked_Chrome · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2009, 05:10:35 PM »

Quote from: Shortmag on March 23, 2009, 03:57:59 PM

i'm not a fan of PMAGS and i'll trade the few i have left to anyone that has some good quality aluminum mags. i.e. D&H, Labelle, OKay, etc. (not interested in CProducts mags either, i've had issues with them too)

SM

What kind of issues did you have with the C products? I heard good things about those.

WTF · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2009, 05:37:30 PM »

I kinda like Pmags

NGO · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2009, 05:44:13 PM »

Quote from: Shortmag on March 23, 2009, 03:57:59 PM

i'm not a fan of PMAGS and i'll trade the few i have left to anyone that has some good quality aluminum mags. i.e. D&H, Labelle, OKay, etc. (not interested in CProducts mags either, i've had issues with them too)

SM

I have a Tapco and a Adventure Line mag I'll trade with you...

They just don't like a Stag mag well, the PMAGS work just fine...

hawkiye · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:39:42 PM »

Quote from: Kinked_Chrome on March 23, 2009, 05:10:35 PM

What kind of issues did you have with the C products? I heard good things about those.

I just ordered some CProducts SS Teflon coated mags for 12.99 a piece from 44mag.com. Arfcom has good reviews on them.

SNAFU · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:53:07 PM »

PMag's Nuff said.

ballardw · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2009, 08:57:46 PM »

From what I've heard you don't want to leave that Ramline mag loaded. Supposedly the feedlips aren't very strong and can warp or fail under extended pressure while loaded. Same with the thermold plastic mags.

Shortmag · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:02:07 PM »

Quote from: Keebsley on March 23, 2009, 04:38:20 PM

I found another aluminum mag for ya. I'll get it to ya on Thursday and you can get rid of another Pmag to me!

i'll add another PMAG to your pile buddy. thanks.

SM

Shortmag · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:13:53 PM »

Quote from: Kinked_Chrome on March 23, 2009, 05:10:35 PM

What kind of issues did you have with the C products? I heard good things about those.

on more than one of the 11 mags i bought through the ARFCOM group buy, i've had failure to feed issues. caused by the magpul follower (i bought them thinking they'd be better) getting stuck part way down the mag and failing to push the rounds up. i would take out the mags and the rounds would be loose in the mag until i got the follower to release.

One mag was bad enough that i had to send back to cproducts. in their defense, they took care of me no questions asked. but the best customer service is the one you never have to use. the other mags seemed to "break in" and seem to work ok now, but i won't trust my life to them.

My D&H mags with standard green followers have worked every single time straight out of the box.

SM

Shortmag · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:15:16 PM »

Quote from: NGO on March 23, 2009, 05:44:13 PM

I have a Tapco and a Adventure Line mag I'll trade with you...

They just don't like a Stag mag well, the PMAGS work just fine...

I said GOOD quality......

SM

Jeff · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:22:09 PM »

Adventure Line is one of the older GI mag manufacturers. That one may be old and out of spec.

Michael N · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:32:40 PM »

I have some of everything , I have decided to just use them and if they work I keep them , if they don't I pitch'em . There is no name I can put to one magazine thats perfect but I have a pile that work and thats good enough for me .

nate · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:43:40 PM »

I love the magtech p-mags no problems with them ever.

TrooperBrian · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2009, 05:45:07 AM »

Agreed. I have a bit of a biased opinion because I've only used lowbid GI mags and PMAGs. I bought the PMAGs on the recommendation of those here, and if I had a choice for future purchase I would get more!

shotokan94 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2009, 11:26:06 PM »

Ive got a mxed bag of mags. I like the pmags for reliability. I dont like them for the simple fact that they usually will not drop free of the magwell. I like the mil-spec aluminum mags because they mostly function well, and drop free. I have damaged a mag from dropping free, however when i look look at a black rifle I like to see metal. I guess if it is reliable, i dont care what it looks lke....

Author Topic: AR-15 Magazines, what do you prefer? (Read 1314 times)

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