PMags

DerBarbarian · 02-02-2012, 05:55 AM

Hey guy's had a question about the Pmags, I currently have 15 30 round C-Product magazines for my AR, they haven't given me any trouble what so ever, but everyone is recommending switching over to the PMags, I know they're great mags, but I'm just wondering is it really worth it to invest in new mags if mine are still working like a charm.. A bit of a redundant question but I was just curious.

deadshot2 · 02-02-2012, 07:23 AM

Unless you have a Plastic Fetish I wouldn't bother. Why go looking for a "cure" to a problem that doesn't exist. If your mags work, you don't have a problem.

koorbloh · 02-02-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by deadshot2

Unless you have a Plastic Fetish I wouldn't bother. Why go looking for a "cure" to a problem that doesn't exist. If your mags work, you don't have a problem.

having no real experience with AR mags...this is spot on. especially what I've bolded.

Hbluehunter · 02-02-2012, 09:02 AM

I have both C mags and Magpul P mags.. To be honest I see no reason to spend the cash and buy all new P mags if your C mags are fine.. The only reason I bought my P mags was because I out fitted my whole AR in Magpul FDE and bought the P-mags to match.. Other than for looks my C mags work just as good as my P mags.

DerBarbarian · 02-02-2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks for the Input, I agree fully, If it's not broken don't fix it. I was just asking out of curiosity. I only thing I see potentially wearing out way down the road would be the spring, but those are simple to replace and only cost around a buck.. Again thanks for the input fellas. .

chameleon · 02-02-2012, 01:48 PM

Agreed that if your mags work then don't worry about it. I have a couple of P-mags only because i found them new for dirt cheap. I do like the way the feel but it's not such an issue as for me to ditch all of my steelies and buy a bunch of P-mags.

sunofnun · 02-02-2012, 02:00 PM

I have a bunch of all of them..

no problems with any. they all shoot.

FatFugg · 02-02-2012, 04:59 PM

Ya, what everyone else said.

If it ain't broke, why try to fix it?

If you are looking to buy more mags, get the Pmags. But there is no reason to get rid of what is working fine.

Or you could be a cool kid & start stockpiling Beta mags!

deadshot2 · 02-03-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hbluehunter

I have both C mags and Magpul P mags.. To be honest I see no reason to spend the cash and buy all new P mags if your C mags are fine.. The only reason I bought my P mags was because I out fitted my whole AR in Magpul FDE and bought the P-mags to match.. Other than for looks my C mags work just as good as my P mags.

If you want everything to match, look at Rustoleum Dark Taupe in Satin in rattle cans. Not exact but close enough for painting the C-Mags.

deadshot2 · 02-03-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hbluehunter

I have both C mags and Magpul P mags.. To be honest I see no reason to spend the cash and buy all new P mags if your C mags are fine.. The only reason I bought my P mags was because I out fitted my whole AR in Magpul FDE and bought the P-mags to match.. Other than for looks my C mags work just as good as my P mags.

If you want everything to match, look at Rustoleum Dark Taupe in Satin in rattle cans. Not exact but close enough for painting the C-Mags.

It's funny how, when I was on active duty, appearance of my mags was of little consequence. All I cared was that they were full and functioned.

GixxerPete · 02-06-2012, 10:59 AM

Just number all that you currently have so you can keep track of them. If/when one starts to fail, toss it and buy a Pmag. But I wouldn't toss perfectly fine mags, they're a wear item, even Pmags will wear out eventually.

Brianaintright · 02-06-2012, 07:14 PM

C-Products makes a good 5.56 mag, especially with the magpul follower. 7.62 mags suck though, stick with p-mags for that.

deadshot2 · 02-07-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Just number all that you currently have so you can keep track of them. If/when one starts to fail, toss it and buy a Pmag. But I wouldn't toss perfectly fine mags, they're a wear item, even Pmags will wear out eventually.

I'm wondering if I will live long enough to see my mags wear out. I've got several 20 round 5.56mm mags that served during Vietnam that are still working great. Can't even guess how many thousands of rounds have been through them in just my use alone.

It's amazing how long things last if you just clean them and whatever lube they desire. I've used a dry lube in all my mags since the mid '60's. Dry bicycle/motorcycle lube spray's work great especially those with PTFE.

As for "tossing" a mag, the only circumstance I could see doing that under would be if I ran over one with my truck. Repair kits are far cheaper than any new mag.

GixxerPete · 02-07-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by deadshot2

I'm wondering if I will live long enough to see my mags wear out. I've got several 20 round 5.56mm mags that served during Vietnam that are still working great. Can't even guess how many thousands of rounds have been through them in just my use alone.

It's amazing how long things last if you just clean them and whatever lube they desire. I've used a dry lube in all my mags since the mid '60's. Dry bicycle/motorcycle lube spray's work great especially those with PTFE.

As for "tossing" a mag, the only circumstance I could see doing that under would be if I ran over one with my truck. Repair kits are far cheaper than any new mag.

Well if it's a Pmag, running over it with your truck won't kill it either.

deadshot2 · 02-08-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Well if it's a Pmag, running over it with your truck won't kill it either.

A circumstance I try to avoid no matter the brand

02-02-2012, 05:55 AM	#1
DerBarbarian Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Seattle Posts: 211	PMags Hey guy's had a question about the Pmags, I currently have 15 30 round C-Product magazines for my AR, they haven't given me any trouble what so ever, but everyone is recommending switching over to the PMags, I know they're great mags, but I'm just wondering is it really worth it to invest in new mags if mine are still working like a charm.. A bit of a redundant question but I was just curious.

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02-02-2012, 07:23 AM	#2
deadshot2 Marksman Joined: May 2011 From: NW Quadrant WA State Posts: 288	Unless you have a Plastic Fetish I wouldn't bother. Why go looking for a "cure" to a problem that doesn't exist. If your mags work, you don't have a problem.

02-02-2012, 09:02 AM	#4
Hbluehunter Peashooter Joined: Jul 2011 From: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 6	I have both C mags and Magpul P mags.. To be honest I see no reason to spend the cash and buy all new P mags if your C mags are fine.. The only reason I bought my P mags was because I out fitted my whole AR in Magpul FDE and bought the P-mags to match.. Other than for looks my C mags work just as good as my P mags.

02-02-2012, 09:29 AM	#5
DerBarbarian Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Seattle Posts: 211	Thanks for the Input, I agree fully, If it's not broken don't fix it. I was just asking out of curiosity. I only thing I see potentially wearing out way down the road would be the spring, but those are simple to replace and only cost around a buck.. Again thanks for the input fellas. .

02-02-2012, 01:48 PM	#6
chameleon Marksman Joined: Jan 2010 From: Bend, Or. Posts: 388	Agreed that if your mags work then don't worry about it. I have a couple of P-mags only because i found them new for dirt cheap. I do like the way the feel but it's not such an issue as for me to ditch all of my steelies and buy a bunch of P-mags.

02-02-2012, 02:00 PM	#7
sunofnun Moderator Joined: Jan 2009 From: lynnhood Posts: 631	I have a bunch of all of them.. no problems with any. they all shoot.

02-02-2012, 04:59 PM	#8
FatFugg Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Dri-Shities Posts: 563	Ya, what everyone else said. If it ain't broke, why try to fix it? If you are looking to buy more mags, get the Pmags. But there is no reason to get rid of what is working fine. Or you could be a cool kid & start stockpiling Beta mags!

02-06-2012, 10:59 AM	#11
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 518	Just number all that you currently have so you can keep track of them. If/when one starts to fail, toss it and buy a Pmag. But I wouldn't toss perfectly fine mags, they're a wear item, even Pmags will wear out eventually.

02-06-2012, 07:14 PM	#12
Brianaintright Rifleman Joined: Nov 2009 From: WA Posts: 179	C-Products makes a good 5.56 mag, especially with the magpul follower. 7.62 mags suck though, stick with p-mags for that.