M14/M1A Mags

rchawk

March 29, 2003 11:16

Gentlemen, I am having trouble sorting out the best mags to buy for my M1A. I have seen "New Pre-ban" "New-unissued" "As new" "Stamped CMI or BWI or XXX".
And they all come with a hefty price tag. If I am going to pay $40+ for one mag I want the best I can get.
Any help would be appreciated.


Hawk


I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

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  mark christian

  March 29, 2003 11:26

  Any US military OEM magazine for an M14 will be just fine for your rifle. There are all sorts of makings...things like OM (Winchester) and lots of others as well. Many people have also reported good results with the older Chinese M14 magazines. Stay well clear of any of the gun show special magazines (20 and 30 round) usually priced at around $15 and having plastic followers and light stamped metal bodies- none work reliably. $40 is a pretty darn good price for a new or unissued M14 magazine, even the CMP was getting $25 to $30 each for their M14 magazines when they offered then several years ago.
  
  Mark T. Christian

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  familyguy

  March 29, 2003 13:38

  US GI mags, that's what you'll see them advertised as, and yes $40 is a good deal. I got mine for $40/each 2 years ago. They're durable and reliable, period.
  I agree with Mark, the tinny ones are a waste of money. Even if you get one that works, it won't last as long.
  
  Got a new gun for my ex-wife.....pretty good trade, huh?

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  nmyers

  March 29, 2003 17:59

  Cole Distributing Company has the best deal on USGI mags, especially their nearly new ones. And, they have a reputation of being good people to do business with.
  
  Neal

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  rchawk

  March 29, 2003 18:42

  Thanks Neal,
  I was checking out their prices and thought they might have one of the best deals.
  
  Hawk
  
  
  I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

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  FatWoodDog

  March 30, 2003 01:12

  quote:Originally posted by nmyers
  Cole Distributing Company has the best deal on USGI mags, especially their nearly new ones. And, they have a reputation of being good people to do business with.
  
  Neal
  
  
  I agree with Neal -- I have purchased M14/M1A mags from Cole on three (3) different occasions .. mags are "as described" or better. AND, the folks at Cole are helpful and easy to deal with.
  
  John
  
  Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice, Doggie..."until you find a Rock!!

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  rchawk

  March 30, 2003 16:35

  OK you guys, the order is going in tomorrow with Cole.
  Your kickback checks should be along in a few days.
  Thanks again,
  
  
  Hawk
  
  
  I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

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