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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 12:51:54 PM EDT
Looking for opinions on the bests metal magazines, links to places where they are available and opinions on the shk Korean mag with gray followers and asc steel magazine with marlube coating
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Posted: 8/13/2024 3:36:59 PM EDT
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If you have your heart set on metal, H&K's are probably the best, but is the juice worth the squeeze is the question.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 3:42:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 50-140: If you have your heart set on metal, H&K's are probably the best, but is the juice worth the squeeze is the question. The HK High Reliability metal mags are one of the WORST magazines available! Weak springs Improper heat treating of the feed lips NO replacement springs That is why the U.S. Military stopped procuring them. The Late, Great Pat Rogers figured out they were crap long before the Military did. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 4:47:53 PM EDT
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I stand corrected, I guess I haven't used mine enough.
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NY, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 4:50:23 PM EDT
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okay surefeeds and you can't have any of mine
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NE, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 6:23:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrRockso: okay surefeeds and you can't have any of mine Nor mine… With the Okay mags gone D&H will become the new standard. PSA has them for $9.99. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2024 6:05:11 PM EDT
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The SHK mags are great for the money. Okay and D&H are the standard for aluminum mags.
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Posted: 8/14/2024 6:07:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cubsfanbudman: Nor mine… With the Okay mags gone D&H will become the new standard. PSA has them for $9.99. Probably true... https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/DandH-Wins-10-Million-Army-Magazine-Contract-only-bidder-/17-787099/ |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 6:07:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrRockso: okay surefeeds and you can't have any of mine I'd take D&H over any Okay made in the last 5 or so years. The older Okay mags were reliable, though. |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 8:42:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AS556: The SHK mags are great for the money. D&H are the standard for aluminum mags. These are the only two that I buy…. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:34:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bravo_Six: I'd take D&H over any Okay made in the last 5 or so years. The older Okay mags were reliable, though. I’ve got quite a bit of use on the new Okays with the raised bumps and blue followers. They’ve worked just as well as the older style. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:35:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ghostface: These are the only two that I buy…. I just wish the SHK weren’t that satin finish. I put some magpul followers and ranger plates on them though and they’re great mags. |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 9:10:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AS556: I just wish the SHK weren’t that satin finish. I put some magpul followers and ranger plates on them though and they’re great mags. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AS556: Originally Posted By Ghostface: These are the only two that I buy…. I just wish the SHK weren’t that satin finish. I put some magpul followers and ranger plates on them though and they’re great mags. I agree but it doesn't bother me all that to do something about. Easiest thing to do would be hit them with some krylon.... |
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MP, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2024 9:05:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PursuitSS: The HK High Reliability metal mags are one of the WORST magazines available! Weak springs Improper heat treating of the feed lips NO replacement springs That is why the U.S. Military stopped procuring them. The Late, Great Pat Rogers figured out they were crap long before the Military did. This is gospel. |
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Posted: 8/21/2024 10:53:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: j3_]
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I would rather have any new condition GI mag made to spec than a currently laser welding D&H mag. I wish they would go back to the fixturing they used and spot welding like was on the older mags. Maybe some of the new contract mags will show up for sale.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2024 8:20:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By j3_: I would rather have any new condition GI mag made to spec than a currently laser welding D&H mag. I wish they would go back to the fixturing they used and spot welding like was on the older mags. Maybe some of the new contract mags will show up for sale. What issues are you seeing with the laser welded D&H mags? |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2024 8:50:42 PM EDT
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Okay mags. Okay are the same as Colt and MHMTG magazines. Older Black Teflon D&H mags some of which are marked Bushmaster, PSA, or BCM.
KCI mags are inexpensive for a reason. They function correctly, but I doubt they will last as long as a GI mag. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2024 10:51:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: arfn]
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D&H just got a GI contract. They were the only bidder, apparently. Again, what are the problems with the laser-welded D&H mags? Not trying to be a jackass. I am genuinely curious.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2024 4:48:02 PM EDT
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If my "metal" you mean steel (not aluminum) the Beretta AR mags had an excellent reputation but for some reason you can't get them anymore. I handled one once; they were beautiful.
I have some of the FN Scar16 mags and while expensive (I got some recently for I think $28 each) they are aesthetically pleasing, a unique design, and have been 100% reliable in my limited use so far. |
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Posted: 9/22/2024 5:31:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: j3_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnowCharger: If my "metal" you mean steel (not aluminum) the Beretta AR mags had an excellent reputation but for some reason you can't get them anymore. I handled one once; they were beautiful. They have metal followers also made like the ones CMMG sold individually for a while. |
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Posted: 9/22/2024 5:37:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arfn: What issues are you seeing with the laser welded D&H mags? Not even sure if I have used any of the ones I bought. They probably work just fine. I don't like how the ones I have bought body measures at some locations even when compared to their old ones is why I would rather have the old ones. Not sure why some think the metal looks thinner. It has always been the same thickness as other GI mags. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2024 9:45:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By j3_: Not even sure if I have used any of the ones I bought. They probably work just fine. I don't like how the ones I have bought body measures at some locations even when compared to their old ones is why I would rather have the old ones. Not sure why some think the metal looks thinner. It has always been the same thickness as other GI mags. You had me worried for a minute. I just bought 10, and loaded them the other day and put them in rotation. If they are anything like the spot-weled ones, they should be fine. They drop free and lock back fine. Thanks. |
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Posted: 9/24/2024 9:31:35 AM EDT
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20 round alloy follower mags from another era are my pick for metal.
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Posted: 9/26/2024 7:38:34 PM EDT
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Is D&H making the Brownells mag now?
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NE, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2024 8:38:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cubsfanbudman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3-gun: Is D&H making the Brownells mag now? My understanding is Brownells is making them in house. |
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