Current recommendations for a 20rd mag?

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TSH77769 Joined Mar 2001 Posts 1034 EE 100% (4) AK, USA	Posted: 2/14/2024 12:23:21 AM EDT I'm fine with Magpul. I'm fine with USGI aluminum straight bodies. Do you prefer one over the other or something else? For nostalgia I like the USGI aluminum straight 20rd but other than that I don't have a preference.

ar15robert

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Posted: 2/14/2024 2:12:34 AM EDT

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I like the old okay or colt 20s. They are great for shooting off a bench or ground. And they just work

As for newer I have the lancer 20 round mag that I use for my sbr. I like it for that cause it’s a two tone fde/black color and the black plastic just matches better. Mag also works great not one issue.

I have noticed though that the old go mags are a little shorter than the lancer is.

tgmr05 Member Joined Sep 2007 Posts 1167 EE 100% (35) AL, USA	Posted: 2/14/2024 8:01:10 AM EDT [#2] Pmag Usgi 20 Lancer I have not used the Lancers as much as usgi or pmags, but they do ok, so far. They are tight fit with 20rds of ammo, though. Takes more energy to seat with bolt closed than the others.

GreatWaputi Joined Feb 2003 Posts 971 EE 100% (154) OR, USA	Posted: 2/14/2024 11:08:29 AM EDT [#3] Okay

Bravo_Six Member Joined Jul 2007 Posts 13426 EE 100% (6) PA, USA	Posted: 2/14/2024 11:10:27 PM EDT [#4] I have had good luck with Colt, Brownells, and Lancer.

GreatWaputi Joined Feb 2003 Posts 972 EE 100% (154) OR, USA	Posted: 2/15/2024 12:52:33 AM EDT [Last Edit: GreatWaputi] [#5] These are Okay mags: https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1750

wood714 Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 220 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 2/15/2024 3:57:59 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By GreatWaputi: These are Okay mags: https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1750 View Quote This is true. I ordered a bunch last month.

TSH77769 Joined Mar 2001 Posts 1036 EE 100% (4) AK, USA	Posted: 2/18/2024 10:54:58 PM EDT [#7] I'm thinking I'm going to get a few of the USGI style 20rd mags. I followed the link to the rock river okay mags. I'm thinking $14 is a bit much? Am I wrong?

GreatWaputi

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OR, USA

Posted: 2/19/2024 1:09:22 PM EDT

[Last Edit: GreatWaputi] [#8]

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Originally Posted By TSH77769:
I'm thinking I'm going to get a few of the USGI style 20rd mags.

I followed the link to the rock river okay mags.

I'm thinking $14 is a bit much?

Am I wrong?

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You do realize Okay mags are no longer being produced, right? And RRA is the only source for 20-round Okay mags that I'm aware of, but it's your money.

BobinNC

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Posted: 2/19/2024 2:28:20 PM EDT

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I have Lancer 20 rounders, Magpul 20's and D&H 20's. They all work in my AR's. I don't have a preference and buy whichever of the 3 is cheaper when I need to add to the stash.

Can't remember paying more than $11. bucks a mag, for any of them. I also have a couple of 10 rounders (Lancer) that I use only for load development.

And yes, I have way more 20 rounders, than 30 rounders. I like prone shooting off a bipod or my pack; keeping my pumpkin down; and besides I'm too damn old to run and gun any more.

TSH77769 Joined Mar 2001 Posts 1040 EE 100% (4) AK, USA	Posted: 2/19/2024 11:21:51 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By GreatWaputi: You do realize Okay mags are no longer being produced, right? And RRA is the only source for 20-round Okay mags that I'm aware of, but it's your money. View Quote I actually didn't know that at all.

Redshift556

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Posted: 2/20/2024 12:15:38 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By TSH77769:
I'm thinking I'm going to get a few of the USGI style 20rd mags.

I followed the link to the rock river okay mags.

I'm thinking $14 is a bit much?

Am I wrong?

View Quote

They're $14 shipped if you get 4 or more with free shipping over $50 and no tax. If usgi 20rd mags are what you're after then this is a buy it now price imo. As the other guy said Okay isnt making mags at anymore and I don't think anyone else is currently making usgi style 20rders.