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Posted: 1/22/2024 10:50:59 PM EDT
Were Thermolds pre-ban?
Is there still any value to them? I just found a box, and I'm deciding what to do with them. |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 11:00:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/22/2024 11:04:39 PM EDT
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Some were, others not.
IIRC, the mold #s determined. |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 11:07:11 PM EDT
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I really enjoyed mine. I got a deal on them back when.
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Posted: 1/22/2024 11:25:54 PM EDT
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I have a few orange ones I'm not letting go of, but the black ones I don't have a firm opinion on.
THIS archived post makes me think mine are preban. Well, that and the fact that they've been sealed in a Tequiza 12-pack carton long enough for the glue on the seams to start giving way. If I can find a way to get one out without destroying the container, I'll check. I'm almost 100% sure there were no LE stamps on them, as they were purchased new before the AWB sunset. |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 11:33:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: I have a few orange ones I'm not letting go of, but the black ones I don't have a firm opinion on. THIS archived post makes me think mine are preban. Well, that and the fact that they've been sealed in a Tequiza 12-pack carton long enough for the glue on the seams to start giving way. If I can find a way to get one out without destroying the container, I'll check. I'm almost 100% sure there were no LE stamps on them, as they were purchased new before the AWB sunset. The H-21/H-22 were what I recalled, just couldn't clear the fog. 
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Posted: 1/23/2024 12:18:47 AM EDT
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Still valuable in Massachusetts.
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Posted: 1/24/2024 5:37:13 PM EDT
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I was gifted a pre-ban mag. I have used it as a range mag and in hasn't had any problems.
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Posted: 2/7/2024 10:52:53 AM EDT
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I haven't used any of my Thermolds in quite awhile but have never had an issue with any of them when I did. All of mine are pre-ban and still have some of the orange Thermolds from back when CDNN was blowing them out as well. A couple minutes with a pocket knife made those blank firing orange Thermolds work perfectly with regular 5.56 ammo.
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Posted: 2/7/2024 12:07:33 PM EDT
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Massachusetts could really use those pre-bans. They're staring down the barrel of a comprehensive "assault weapon" ban.
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Posted: 2/10/2024 5:49:51 PM EDT
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I remember quite a few years ago Numerich was selling the Thermold 20rd kits where you needed to assemble the mags for $2. I bought a hundred or so of them. Had a few that wouldn't drop free but they all functioned while shooting.
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Posted: 2/11/2024 2:30:01 AM EDT
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20 round Thermolds?
Any chance you still have a few extra somewhere? |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 3:16:38 AM EDT
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Most of these were "preban".
I had some problems with some (30 rounders), where the bolt would stop on the feed lips, and it would take a lot of drops of the bolt to wear enough plastic off the feed lips for the bolt to go forward unobstructed. |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 6:21:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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We were issued some Thermolds (black 30 rd) to try out back in 1/10th SFGA in West Germany 88-90'. I stopped using mine after spine started cracking later in the early 90s. Still kept the cracked ones (now marked) for failure drills. So, some were definitely made prior to 94'
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Posted: 2/11/2024 10:22:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: 20 round Thermolds? Any chance you still have a few extra somewhere? Not like you can't order em directly from their website. |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 2:08:56 PM EDT
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They're still in business? I thought they went by the wayside like Orlites.
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Posted: 2/11/2024 2:34:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: They're still in business? I thought they went by the wayside like Orlites. https://thermoldmagazines.com/ar-15-m-16/ |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 1:13:15 AM EDT
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I have a few that say Mastermold (I think) on them. It also says something like for law enforcement use only. They were made during the AWB. I bought them after the ban.
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Posted: 2/12/2024 1:16:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: We were issued some Thermolds (black 30 rd) to try out back in 1/10th SFGA in West Germany 88-90'. I stopped using mine after spine started cracking later in the early 90s. Still kept the cracked ones (now marked) for failure drills. So, some were definitely made prior to 94' @Combat_Diver Perhaps the Mastermold ones made later are of better quality. |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 2:17:32 AM EDT
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21H and 22H are definately preban, and IME very reliable.
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Posted: 2/12/2024 2:23:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: @Combat_Diver Perhaps the Mastermold ones made later are of better quality. Maybe, don't know. Got enough PMags and USGI for life. |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 9:45:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: 20 round Thermolds? Any chance you still have a few extra somewhere? Sold all them years ago. |
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Posted: 2/17/2024 5:30:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: 20 round Thermolds? Any chance you still have a few extra somewhere? I believe what people are referring to the ones sold by Thermold, but they were all marked "Master Molder". I have several. Never use them. The only AR mags that I ever owned that caused malfs. Weak springs.... |
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Posted: 2/17/2024 8:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GySgt_D: I believe what people are referring to the ones sold by Thermold, but they were all marked "Master Molder". I have several. Never use them. The only AR mags that I ever owned that caused malfs. Weak springs.... @GySgt_D Look for a good deal on springs, then keep the mags for range use. |
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Posted: 4/12/2024 11:09:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Amish_Bill]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: The H-21/H-22 were what I recalled, just couldn't clear the fog.  Attached FileOff to see what trade value these might have... edit well, that didn't help Gunbroker - I see ones that sold at $50 and $35 per, and ones that didn't sell at all at $20. Of course, this is the same place I saw a Sig FCU sell for over $900 once, so I can't expect logic. |
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Posted: 4/12/2024 11:35:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: Yep - I have a mix of H21 and H22 in new condition. A patent number, no ban or restricted wording to be seen. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1410/IMG_3996_jpg-3186411.JPG Off to see what trade value these might have... edit well, that didn't help Gunbroker - I see ones that sold at $50 and $35 per, and ones that didn't sell at all at $20. Of course, this is the same place I saw a Sig FCU sell for over $900 once, so I can't expect logic. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Amish_Bill: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: The H-21/H-22 were what I recalled, just couldn't clear the fog. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1410/IMG_3996_jpg-3186411.JPG Off to see what trade value these might have... edit well, that didn't help Gunbroker - I see ones that sold at $50 and $35 per, and ones that didn't sell at all at $20. Of course, this is the same place I saw a Sig FCU sell for over $900 once, so I can't expect logic. They're only valuable in Massachusetts. I sold a pre-ban AR into the northern Commonwealth & restricted every other location. The gunshow that received it was very interested in any other preban stuff I might come across, IM me if you want their number. |
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