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Posted: 2/21/2024 3:38:01 PM EDT
Since rusty USGI surplus carbine mags have gone higher in price than my Scottish soul can abide I'm wondering if the KCI magazines are decent mags fit for range use or not.
Has anyone tried them? Good to go or trash? |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 3:46:08 PM EDT
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I use them for range mags, never let me down and has a bolt hold open feature.
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Posted: 2/21/2024 3:52:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Petro: I use them for range mags, never let me down and has a bolt hold open feature. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 3:57:52 PM EDT
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Work well for me
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Posted: 2/21/2024 3:59:10 PM EDT
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Thanks Sajer, I appreciate the input.
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Posted: 2/21/2024 6:35:24 PM EDT
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Decent. Also try Keep Shooting. Their mags seem nice. I've been testing them out and so far so good
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Posted: 2/21/2024 7:02:50 PM EDT
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Thanks Don I'll try those too.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 2/21/2024 7:35:54 PM EDT
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Keep Shooting mags are equal to GI. KCI mags are adequate and functional, but their durability is questionable.
I will be buying more Keep Shooting mags, and will not be buying any more KCI mags. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:10:01 PM EDT
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Anyone know who makes the Keep Shooting magazines?
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Posted: 2/21/2024 10:07:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SmokeEater2: Anyone know who makes the Keep Shooting magazines? Supposedly in the US. |
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Posted: 2/22/2024 12:51:44 AM EDT
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The Keep Shooting mags are still on sale
https://www.keepshooting.com/mil-spec-m1-carbine-15rd-magazine.html |
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USA
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Posted: 2/26/2024 2:19:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SmokeEater2: Since rusty USGI surplus carbine mags have gone higher in price than my Scottish soul can abide I'm wondering if the KCI magazines are decent mags fit for range use or not. Has anyone tried them? Good to go or trash? I have KCI and keep Shooting both, honestly can't tell the difference in them. Both have worked perfectly for me. If you're close to Helena PM me and you can try them out. |
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Posted: 2/26/2024 2:50:20 PM EDT
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I've never had an issue with KCI 15rd mags, the 30rd mags are more hit or miss but generally reliable, but that also applies to USGI 30rd mags.
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Posted: 2/26/2024 2:57:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockolaM1: I've never had an issue with KCI 15rd mags, the 30rd mags are more hit or miss but generally reliable, but that also applies to USGI 30rd mags. I only get 15s because my grandfather said the same thing about using 30's in Korea. |
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Posted: 2/26/2024 3:02:44 PM EDT
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The KCI 15 rounders work in my Universal and Kahr AO . I installed a M2 mag catch in the Kahr AO and the 30 rounders work fine
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Posted: 7/5/2024 11:35:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DonFlynn: The Keep Shooting mags are still on sale https://www.keepshooting.com/mil-spec-m1-carbine-15rd-magazine.html Thanks for the link…I just ordered a couple! |
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Posted: 7/6/2024 9:46:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mick214: Thanks for the link…I just ordered a couple! I'm tempted to order another 10 myself at that price |
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Posted: 7/6/2024 4:20:45 PM EDT
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I have used KCI 30 rd and 15 round mags and found them very reliable. The 30 rounders work great in my M2 on full auto.
I have also used the Keep shooting mags with success and just got a few more this week just because they were on sale. I didn't need them but how do you resist a decent carbine mag under $10??!!! |
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Posted: 7/7/2024 5:05:49 PM EDT
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I have twelve KCI and five Keep Shooting mags. All fifteen rounders and all have worked without issue.
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Posted: 7/7/2024 6:12:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cherenkov: I have used KCI 30 rd and 15 round mags and found them very reliable. The 30 rounders work great in my M2 on full auto. I have also used the Keep shooting mags with success and just got a few more this week just because they were on sale. I didn't need them but how do you resist a decent carbine mag under $10??!!! This! I don't even have a carbine, yet and I'm thinking ha4d of buying a dozen j7st because of the price. |
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Posted: 7/7/2024 10:26:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DonFlynn: I'm tempted to order another 10 myself at that price Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. |
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Posted: 7/21/2024 9:22:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DonFlynn: The Keep Shooting mags are still on sale https://www.keepshooting.com/mil-spec-m1-carbine-15rd-magazine.html Do these have the hold open follower? That's the one gripe I have with the KCI mags. I don't like that feature. |
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Posted: 7/21/2024 9:38:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshTalk: Do these have the hold open follower? That's the one gripe I have with the KCI mags. I don't like that feature. I ordered 10 and used 2. The fit & finish is perfect on them. I’m very pleased. |
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Posted: 7/21/2024 9:44:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KitBuilder: No they do not. I ordered 10 and used 2. The fit & finish is perfect on them. I’m very pleased. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KitBuilder: Originally Posted By JoshTalk: Do these have the hold open follower? That's the one gripe I have with the KCI mags. I don't like that feature. I ordered 10 and used 2. The fit & finish is perfect on them. I’m very pleased. Good to know thanks! Went ahead and ordered some to test out. |
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Posted: 9/1/2024 1:42:05 AM EDT
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Ive got 8 or 9 carbines, including two M2's. The kci's, in my experience, are no where near as reliable as the gi mags.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2024 9:37:49 AM EDT
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Keep Shooting mags are still on sale. I bought 12 more.
I have not, and will not, buy more KCI. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2024 9:40:16 AM EDT
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I've had good luck with my kci.
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