Brands of AR-15 Mags to Look For or Avoid ? - Page 2

Chefcook · 11-02-2009

Here's some good info on a Lancer beat down...

I tried to break my Lancer L5 today. *Now with 100% more Range Report* - AR15.COM

YouTube - Lancer L5 Function check

r6vr6 · 11-03-2009

I have lancer, pmags, D&H, and c-products. I have not been impressed by the 10 & 20rd c-products and will not buy any more of that brand. A 10rd had to be tweaked out of the box to function and the 20s had a weird malfunction on the last range trip. (Bolt stays open after 2nd to last round and the last round is setting loosely on mag.)

melensdad · 11-03-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter521

What do you like better about the Lancer? Not looking for an argument, just honest opinions & information; my exposure to them has been pretty limited.

Start with the steel feed lips. Also the polycarbonate body makes for a very easy visual check. Don't forget they are modular, that is another nice feature.

Indecision · 11-03-2009

Magpul PMags or the H&K steel mags are awesome.

kludge · 11-03-2009

Brownell's

Dryden · 11-03-2009

The two aluminum Bushmaster 30 rounders are fine except for the price... $25 - $30 each. They just feel like they'll get dinged up when dropped on a hard surface.

The PMAGS have absolutely no problems and only cosy about $15 for the 30 rounders. That's tough for the competion to beat.

wizard · 11-03-2009

I brought 6 mags from The Sportsman Club 3 marked Colt $10ea, 3 Pmags $15ea all the Colt marked either did not feed or failed to hold bolt open on last shot. Pmags are flawless. Haven't figured out the Colt issue yet but 3 for 3 not a good omen. I think the Colt mags are to tight and bine the follower. Or just out of spec followers.

BloodEclipse · 11-03-2009

I picked up some of the Lancer Mags from 21st Century and I love them. Both of my AR's stay loaded in the safe with these mags. I have found them to be very durable and I like being able to see my rounds.
I don't own any Pmags so I can't compare them.

slow1911s · 11-04-2009

For metal mags, Sterling are fantastic if you can find them, especially the 40 rd flavor. Fusil is new, making 1 piece, stainless MIG welded 30 rd mags that are supposedly tough as nails

SavageEagle · 11-04-2009

Man, I guess I need to invest in the PMags... I've got a bunch of OK Industries Mags and haven't had a mag failure yet. Although I upgraded them all with Green Followers.

I just happen to have a bunch of green followers if anyone is interested....

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Dryden Master Join Date: May 2009 Location: N.E. Indianapolis Posts: 2,597	The two aluminum Bushmaster 30 rounders are fine except for the price... $25 - $30 each. They just feel like they'll get dinged up when dropped on a hard surface. The PMAGS have absolutely no problems and only cosy about $15 for the 30 rounders. That's tough for the competion to beat. __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see. The Beatles, Strawberry Fields

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BloodEclipse Sheepdog Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gone fishing! Posts: 7,713	I picked up some of the Lancer Mags from 21st Century and I love them. Both of my AR's stay loaded in the safe with these mags. I have found them to be very durable and I like being able to see my rounds. I don't own any Pmags so I can't compare them. __________________ "Contested primaries aren't civil war; they're democracy at work and that's beautiful." -Sarah Palin "BloodEclipse is right" - MACHINEGUN

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slow1911s Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,430	For metal mags, Sterling are fantastic if you can find them, especially the 40 rd flavor. Fusil is new, making 1 piece, stainless MIG welded 30 rd mags that are supposedly tough as nails __________________ indygunracers.com - Indiana competition shooting info Prize donator to the 2008 Indiana State Steel and IDPA Championships

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r6vr6 Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Granger Posts: 450	I have lancer, pmags, D&H, and c-products. I have not been impressed by the 10 & 20rd c-products and will not buy any more of that brand. A 10rd had to be tweaked out of the box to function and the 20s had a weird malfunction on the last range trip. (Bolt stays open after 2nd to last round and the last round is setting loosely on mag.)

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wizard Plinker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chesterton Posts: 97	I brought 6 mags from The Sportsman Club 3 marked Colt $10ea, 3 Pmags $15ea all the Colt marked either did not feed or failed to hold bolt open on last shot. Pmags are flawless. Haven't figured out the Colt issue yet but 3 for 3 not a good omen. I think the Colt mags are to tight and bine the follower. Or just out of spec followers.

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