Pmags or Surplus mags?

[Jedabug92]

I would take PMAG over a metal "GI" mag because I think that they are the best quality polymer mag out there but that is my opinion

 

[Sanford]

I'm going to vote for the metal mags for one reason - they're easier to pack, stack, and store. Same reason I prefer 20 instead of 30 round mags.

 

[Jedabug92]

I'm going to vote for the metal mags for one reason - they're easier to pack, stack, and store. Same reason I prefer 20 instead of 30 round mags.

how are they easier to stack-n-pack?

 

[AKguy1985]

I use both.

 

[Sanford]

how are they easier to stack-n-pack?

For 20 vs 30 - no curve to deal with, and for metal vs plastic - none of the extra reinforcing ridges, same size top to bottom, etc. Lets them be packed tighter with less wasted space from voids between them.

 

[Yarddog405]

The more mags the better.

 

[Hoov]

P mags. Less rattle and they always work. I don't run anything exotic, so I use Gen 2. I do have GI mags as well. It kind of reminds me of the Glock vs. 1911 debate.

 

[dlbleak]

20 round GI mags for me. if your shooting from a bench,which is what I do most of the time,there is not a clearance issue. as Sanford said, they stack better. fwiw, I have pmags also.

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

My S&W actually came with Pmags. Stamped "S&W", of course.

I don't have GI mags to compare them to, but I have never had a problem with the Pmags.

 

[english kanigit]

I use and like both. PMAGs are stupidly reliable and very durable. GI mags are slim and easy to get into/out of pouches and such.


That being said, don't buy used mags. Magazines are the life-blood of any self loading firearm and a consumable item. Treat them as such.


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