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dave_in_delaware · 07-15-2006, 12:11 PM

OK OK, I know I'm only talking about spare magazines here, but I'm on a budget, and I couldn't bring myself to spend $22-25 per mag for my XD-9 service (or more for my subbies)....

But, when looking at my favorite gun store (X-Ring Supply) for spare mags for my Savage, I saw three boxes of "loose" magazines near the floor. I dug through all the boxes looking for XD magazines. There were a lot of .357 and .40 mags (which I don't have), and I was about to give up, when I found two (2) XD-9 10-rounders! They look EXACTLY like the ones I got with my service model, except for the fact that they don't have "SA 9mm 10rd" printed on the bottom like the new ones do (they're just "plain"). For only $12 a piece I didn't care what they said on the bottom!

I "tested" them in my XD when I got home. They fit perfectly, and drop freely. Whoo hoo! Now I have a total of 4 mags for the XD-9 service! I don't know why I posted this, but I'm just excited. I like finding deals like this, since I'm on a budget anyway.

[/excitement]

And for the record, the other caliber mags (10-rnd) were $15 a piece I think. Being the nice guy I am: If anyone is interested in these, I could go back and grab them for you, and ship them to you (you, of course, would send me a check in return). Email or PM me and let me know. There were a few .357 mags, and at least 5 .40 mags there this morning. I'm assuming these are good prices. They're the best I've found anywhere.

jeepguy · 07-16-2006, 04:53 PM

Dave, go pick up the 40 mags and tweak the feed lips in a tad and you will be able to use them in your 9 and get 13 rounds in them.

dave_in_delaware · 07-16-2006, 10:05 PM

I had thought about that, because I remember reading that same suggestion on here many times... but I hesitate for one big reason:

I'd hate to modify a factory mag myself, for fear of the mod not being "perfect" enough to consistently and reliably feed the rounds when I needed them most (i.e. self defense).

I guess I could just use them at the range and label them in a special way, but I'd rather have ALL my mags be at-the-ready for at home or for carry.

Thanks for the tip though!!

07-15-2006, 12:11 PM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,210	whoo hoo! Got more mags!! OK OK, I know I'm only talking about spare magazines here, but I'm on a budget, and I couldn't bring myself to spend $22-25 per mag for my XD-9 service (or more for my subbies).... But, when looking at my favorite gun store (X-Ring Supply) for spare mags for my Savage, I saw three boxes of "loose" magazines near the floor. I dug through all the boxes looking for XD magazines. There were a lot of .357 and .40 mags (which I don't have), and I was about to give up, when I found two (2) XD-9 10-rounders! They look EXACTLY like the ones I got with my service model, except for the fact that they don't have "SA 9mm 10rd" printed on the bottom like the new ones do (they're just "plain"). For only $12 a piece I didn't care what they said on the bottom! I "tested" them in my XD when I got home. They fit perfectly, and drop freely. Whoo hoo! Now I have a total of 4 mags for the XD-9 service! I don't know why I posted this, but I'm just excited. I like finding deals like this, since I'm on a budget anyway. [/excitement] And for the record, the other caliber mags (10-rnd) were $15 a piece I think. Being the nice guy I am: If anyone is interested in these, I could go back and grab them for you, and ship them to you (you, of course, would send me a check in return). Email or PM me and let me know. There were a few .357 mags, and at least 5 .40 mags there this morning. I'm assuming these are good prices. They're the best I've found anywhere. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms] Last edited by dave_in_delaware; 07-15-2006 at 12:16 PM.

07-16-2006, 10:05 PM	#3
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,210	I had thought about that, because I remember reading that same suggestion on here many times... but I hesitate for one big reason: I'd hate to modify a factory mag myself, for fear of the mod not being "perfect" enough to consistently and reliably feed the rounds when I needed them most (i.e. self defense). I guess I could just use them at the range and label them in a special way, but I'd rather have ALL my mags be at-the-ready for at home or for carry. Thanks for the tip though!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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07-16-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
jeepguy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: central NY Posts: 225	Dave, go pick up the 40 mags and tweak the feed lips in a tad and you will be able to use them in your 9 and get 13 rounds in them.