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thejoe · 06-20-2007, 06:25 PM

I've finally found a magazine for my SKS that works as advertised: feeds flawlessly for 20 rds. and locks the slide open when done.

For those of you who would be interested in such a thing, it's available at TAPCO (www.tapco.com) and is item number MAG6620B. There's a video available on TAPCO's website showing how this magazine works and mine worked just like the video said it would. I couldn't be happier.

Now for the question: if anyone has used the same magazine, how does it perform after long periods of being loaded? I'm a little curious if the zytel stretches or permanently deforms after being loaded for a while and if this will change the performance of the magazine.

I'll answer the question to some extent next time I go shooting (my mags are loaded and I'll update you all as to whether or not they work the same the next time I'm at the range). I just thought I'd ask in case anyone else has used these mags.

They're really great and I hope they stay that way. Cheers to TAPCO.

joe

jeepinbanditrider · 06-20-2007, 06:47 PM

yup they make damn good mags. The only problem I have with them is hollow points wont' feed worth a damn in mine. The FMJs and Soft Points get eaten with no regard though.

GimmieBoost · 06-20-2007, 07:14 PM

I have a Pro Mag 30rnd that works great in my Yugo. No failures of any kind yet.

EDIT: IN CASE SOMEONE SEARCHES AND FINDS THIS. Soon after I posted this I bought another Pro Mag magazine from a gun show. It will only load 4-5 rounds then it locks up. The other one I have didn't last too long either. These things are complete junk and shouldn't be bought by anyone.

thejoe · 06-20-2007, 08:12 PM

"yup they make damn good mags. The only problem I have with them is hollow points wont' feed worth a damn in mine. The FMJs and Soft Points get eaten with no regard though."

Any problems with long-term loaded storage, though?

joe

jeepinbanditrider · 06-20-2007, 08:15 PM

I don't keep it stored long term with rounds in it. Infact I've got the 10rnder fixed mag in there.

the_gunman1 · 06-20-2007, 11:41 PM

I'm very curios about this too since I've been tempted to get a few.

**beardman2** · 06-20-2007, 11:51 PM

just a quick warning that you've made your gun illegal. It is no longer a C&R gun. You need to get the required amount of US parts and it will be legal but not as a C&R. It's not to hard to do.

the_gunman1 · 06-21-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beardman2

just a quick warning that you've made your gun illegal. It is no longer a C&R gun. You need to get the required amount of US parts and it will be legal but not as a C&R. It's not to hard to do.

I hear you brother. When I order my mags I'm going to get the USA made parts from Tapco as well. T-6 stock, piston, operating rod and mags. Gotta have at least six parts stamped "Made in the USA" to be legal. I called Tapco and confirmed this already.

jeepinbanditrider · 06-21-2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beardman2

just a quick warning that you've made your gun illegal. It is no longer a C&R gun. You need to get the required amount of US parts and it will be legal but not as a C&R. It's not to hard to do.

Yes I know. In order to legaly use the 20rnd mags I need to be 922r compliant. One of the many reasons that the fixed mag is in it now

**Old School** · 06-21-2007, 08:50 AM

I like the stripper clip on the SKS. It is what makes is a SKS and not a AK, IMHO.

06-20-2007, 06:25 PM	#1
thejoe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, ID. Posts: 791	SKS question I've finally found a magazine for my SKS that works as advertised: feeds flawlessly for 20 rds. and locks the slide open when done. For those of you who would be interested in such a thing, it's available at TAPCO (www.tapco.com) and is item number MAG6620B. There's a video available on TAPCO's website showing how this magazine works and mine worked just like the video said it would. I couldn't be happier. Now for the question: if anyone has used the same magazine, how does it perform after long periods of being loaded? I'm a little curious if the zytel stretches or permanently deforms after being loaded for a while and if this will change the performance of the magazine. I'll answer the question to some extent next time I go shooting (my mags are loaded and I'll update you all as to whether or not they work the same the next time I'm at the range). I just thought I'd ask in case anyone else has used these mags. They're really great and I hope they stay that way. Cheers to TAPCO. joe __________________ SA XD-40 Service S&W SW9VE Kel-Tec P3AT Walther P22 Norinco SKS

06-20-2007, 06:47 PM	#2
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	yup they make damn good mags. The only problem I have with them is hollow points wont' feed worth a damn in mine. The FMJs and Soft Points get eaten with no regard though. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

06-20-2007, 07:14 PM	#3
GimmieBoost XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 153	I have a Pro Mag 30rnd that works great in my Yugo. No failures of any kind yet. EDIT: IN CASE SOMEONE SEARCHES AND FINDS THIS. Soon after I posted this I bought another Pro Mag magazine from a gun show. It will only load 4-5 rounds then it locks up. The other one I have didn't last too long either. These things are complete junk and shouldn't be bought by anyone. Last edited by GimmieBoost; 07-09-2007 at 10:28 PM.

06-20-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
thejoe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, ID. Posts: 791	"yup they make damn good mags. The only problem I have with them is hollow points wont' feed worth a damn in mine. The FMJs and Soft Points get eaten with no regard though." Any problems with long-term loaded storage, though? joe __________________ SA XD-40 Service S&W SW9VE Kel-Tec P3AT Walther P22 Norinco SKS

06-20-2007, 08:15 PM	#5
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I don't keep it stored long term with rounds in it. Infact I've got the 10rnder fixed mag in there. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

06-20-2007, 11:41 PM	#6
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	I'm very curios about this too since I've been tempted to get a few. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Last edited by the_gunman1; 06-20-2007 at 11:56 PM.

06-20-2007, 11:51 PM	#7
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	just a quick warning that you've made your gun illegal. It is no longer a C&R gun. You need to get the required amount of US parts and it will be legal but not as a C&R. It's not to hard to do. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-21-2007, 08:50 AM	#10
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,628	I like the stripper clip on the SKS. It is what makes is a SKS and not a AK, IMHO. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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