[atkamano]

Quick one: This is about the hi-cap xd-40 mags.

I want to get the hi-cap xd-40 clips that have 12 drilled holes for each bullet so you can see exactly how many u have left in the mag.

I have seen some somewhere, and I was wondering if that is going to be the standard, or if those mags are special.

 

[Old School]

From what I've, what you described is is going to be the new design (just as it is on Glock mags). I am sure there are some out there with the old design, which will be gone soon enough.

 

[atkamano]

yes the glocks have drilled holes for every bullet on their mags...I think its a great idea, I never liked the 3 holes on the backs of the xd mags. I know this guy in Washington that has 10 high cap mags, but they only have the 3 holes in the back....sucks.

 

[Don]

I am sort of a binary person. Stuff 'em full. Shoot 'em empty.

How many in the mag? It's full.
How many in the mag? It's empty.

So this post is either a lot of help, or none at all.

 

[Delija]

I am sort of a binary person. Stuff 'em full. Shoot 'em empty.

How many in the mag? It's full.
How many in the mag? It's empty.

So this post is either a lot of help, or none at all.

Makes perfect sense to me.

Peace,
D.

 

[ajamesp51]

This is the one your talking about...these are the newest version of the magazines.

 

[atkamano]

exactly....black version....perfect.

Are these just for show, or is Springfield actually producing/selling these to the public already?

 

[ajamesp51]

To the public if you can get your hands on them.

 

[BillSXT2002]

ooh, really? black ones? I'm a fan of the plain darker finishes. I guess I'll have to expand the mag collection a bit if thats the case. 6 15 rounders and 2 10s isnt enough anyway.

 

[ajamesp51]

Oh no thats a stainless magazine just like any other stock xd mag, the mag is in a shadow.

 

[BillSXT2002]

Oh. You get my hopes up! :evil:

Just kidding, I should have looked closer. I do like the new hole design though.

 

[NExd]

Oh no thats a stainless magazine just like any other stock xd mag, the mag is in a shadow.

what is with the red lettering though?

 

[ajamesp51]

lacquer stick engraving paint like you would use to fill in the engravings on cameras. It makes the numbers stick out better during the day. And is a more permanant filler that wont melt, up to 600 degrees.

 

[mpholic]

Is this the new style for both the 9mm and .40? My 9mm mags have 3 holes (5, 10, 15) and my .40 mags have 12 holes.

 

[C.H.Luke]

Them holes is more properly called "Witness" holes......

 

[sturmruger]

I really like the stainless mags. They are easier to spot in my range bag. If it is easier to tell how many rounds are in a mag I dont think I will mind.

 

[icon]

buy a new xd and you'll get those mags.. i have three that came with my 40...

 

[aiformula]

if you like the black look, you can have the stainless blacked at a local metal finisher that does surface coatings. I have had stainless parts blacked to cut reflectivity for vision systems that I've designed in the past.

 

[dbrownusarmy]

I just bought a new xd like 2 weeks ago and I didnt get the mags with more then 3 witness holes....I got jipped!!!

Actually I dont mind, I am with Don on this one, shoot till its empty, plus its not like I am going to stop in the heat of battle and drop the mag to see how many rounds I have.


my .02


Dave