M1 carbine 30rd mag help before VA ban

flyer

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Posted: 6/9/2026 6:54:13 AM EDT

Anyone know what the best quality repro M1 carbine 30rd mag is and where to get them? Want to get some before the VA ban.

Epyon

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Posted: 6/9/2026 7:09:28 AM EDT

[#1]

KCI

All I had when I had my M1 Carbine and never had an issue with them. YMMV.

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TOTHEMAX

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Posted: 6/9/2026 9:03:23 AM EDT

[#2]

Make sure you upgrade the magazine catch.

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flyer

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Posted: 6/14/2026 2:14:24 PM EDT

[#3]

Are the Auto Ordinance 30 rd mags better or equal in quality / reliability to the KCI mags?

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