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hardwarz · 09-25-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Badshot

I can't hit the site from here but if you Google "MagPul PMAG torture test" you'll get a link to the "unscientific" testing video... I think this is it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BA-EdEAHVA

That's fine and all, but who the hell drives over their mags? I've never seen anyone even accidently run over a mag when I was in the Marines!

When's the last time you let a mag hit the deck?

Hardwarz

KarolinaKid · 09-25-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwarz

...When's the last time you let a mag hit the deck?

Hardwarz

Right before I ordered my PMAGs.

I dropped an empty mag and it dinged the side. Next time I loaded it and began to fire that ding stopped the follower about halfway up after about 16 rounds fired.

Don't get me wrong, I still have and will always have aluminum and SS mags around and will use them a lot, but once I tried the PMAGS, I was very impressed. I started out very skeptical and not wanting anything to do with a plastic mag in my AR, but decided to try one and was amazed at my change of heart. Spend the $15 and get just one and see what you think. If you don't like it, I'll buy it from you.

zac07 · 09-25-2007, 10:30 AM

there is another video that has a comparison with other mags, they run over them and do the same stuff.

Krackels · 09-25-2007, 10:33 AM

Go with the PMAG they're miles above the HKs. HK have a renowned name and shiny finish, but the PMAG is crush proof, completely reliable, sealable for protection from the elements, and much much cheaper.

If you want expensive get the HK. If you want reliable cost effectiveness get the PMAG.

Badshot · 09-25-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwarz

That's fine and all, but who the hell drives over their mags? I've never seen anyone even accidently run over a mag when I was in the Marines!

When's the last time you let a mag hit the deck?

Hardwarz

Mine hit the ground all the time during training.. some times they break.. I don't want to even get into what happened to mags in the time I was in the military. The testing shows durability, that should be a bit more impressive even if you do baby the mags

hardwarz · 09-25-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Badshot

Mine hit the ground all the time during training.. some times they break.. I don't want to even get into what happened to mags in the time I was in the military. The testing shows durability, that should be a bit more impressive even if you do baby the mags

We were yelled at if we let mags hit the deck. Retain all mags, never leave the enemy anything that they can use.

Hardwarz

**mvician** · 09-25-2007, 11:39 AM

I've got a couple of PMAGS, and I think they great. Also have some Sterling steel mags....no problems with those either. Have had some Thermold and Orlites but got rid of those. I buy used USGI mags when I can, last batch of 25 I got them for 5 bux a piece shipped. Can't beat that with a stick.

KarolinaKid · 09-25-2007, 12:09 PM

Hey mvician!

I jump in my chair everytime I open a thread and see your avatar - ha!

Nugent is a wild man!

That is Ted right?

**mvician** · 09-25-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KarolinaKid

Hey mvician!
I jump in my chair everytime I open a thread and see your avatar - ha!
Nugent is a wild man!
That is Ted right?

Yep, that's "Uncle" Ted
Been a Nuge fan a LONG time

Mike

Badshot · 09-26-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwarz

We were yelled at if we let mags hit the deck. Retain all mags, never leave the enemy anything that they can use.

Hardwarz

The dump pouch helps that these days, but then again when I was in, we were allowed to carry our rifles but they sure the hell didn't let us get a lot of shooting in. On average I shoot in one session what my whole platoon would have been allocated in a range day.

These days, depending on the drill I use the dump pouch, but more times than not I just dump and load.

09-25-2007, 10:33 AM	#14
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,588 Blog Entries: 5	Go with the PMAG they're miles above the HKs. HK have a renowned name and shiny finish, but the PMAG is crush proof, completely reliable, sealable for protection from the elements, and much much cheaper. If you want expensive get the HK. If you want reliable cost effectiveness get the PMAG. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call

09-25-2007, 11:39 AM	#17
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,337	I've got a couple of PMAGS, and I think they great. Also have some Sterling steel mags....no problems with those either. Have had some Thermold and Orlites but got rid of those. I buy used USGI mags when I can, last batch of 25 I got them for 5 bux a piece shipped. Can't beat that with a stick. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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KarolinaKid XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN (In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina...) Posts: 1,150	Hey mvician! I jump in my chair everytime I open a thread and see your avatar - ha! Nugent is a wild man! That is Ted right? __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw

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09-25-2007, 10:30 AM	#13
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,119	there is another video that has a comparison with other mags, they run over them and do the same stuff.