Best sources for Magpul magazines?

smokiniron · October 30, 2012, 01:50 PM

Hi Folks,

Just got a M&P Sport. I need a few mags, particularly 20 and 10 rd. I can't find any 10 rd Magpul products. The Outdoors stores and LGS seem to be all over the map on prices fro 10, 20, and 30 rd. mags.

Any recommendations on sources and other good brands?

Thanks!

RT · October 30, 2012, 02:18 PM

Rainier arms or DSG arms
Or Bravo Co.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/mobil...ult.aspx#P2499

Crow Hunter · October 30, 2012, 02:28 PM

I like to use

http://www.44mag.com/

when I buy magazines.

Excellent prices and quick service.

smokiniron · October 30, 2012, 02:37 PM

Good info, thanks, gents!

ripnbst · October 30, 2012, 03:15 PM

Fatboytactical has them for $10. Black only no windows. These are the 30 rounders. I don't believe Magpul makes 10 rounders. I know they make 20's though.

allaroundhunter · October 30, 2012, 05:12 PM

Magpul does not make 10 (or 5) round PMAGs. If you want to limit them to 10 rounds you can purchase a device that will accomplish that, but you have to use the 20 round magazine body.

BillyJack3 · October 30, 2012, 05:23 PM

44mag and DSG. I get my USGI from DSG. I use those much more than my pmags. Aluminum with Magpul followers.

p loader · October 30, 2012, 06:45 PM

44mag all day long.

Justice06RR · October 31, 2012, 05:45 AM

Aimsurplus has good prices also with free shipping on Pmags.

moxie · October 31, 2012, 09:35 AM

The sources noted above are all excellent. If what you are looking for is out of stock, another source is Botach.

http://www.botachtactical.com/mapgulpmag30.html

KevK. · October 31, 2012, 11:04 AM

ineedmoregear.com has pretty good prices on magpul and has 20 round mags in stock. Shipping was fast coming from AR to IL 2 days.

Just another source for you.

smokiniron · October 31, 2012, 11:47 AM

Thanks again on the additional sources. I've checked them all and all have something to offer, whether price, shipping, availability, etc.

Technosavant · October 31, 2012, 12:18 PM

I tend to buy from Brownells, but I get dealer pricing thanks to my C&R FFL.

Keep in mind the new Revision M3 Pmags come out Friday. The existing Rev M Pmags will be relabeled to the MOE Pmag and sold without the dust cover (IIRC, the floorplate will be slightly different as well) for a slightly lower price. Now is not a bad time to grab a deal on some existing Pmags... many are waiting for the Rev M3.

I don't think this revision applies to the Pmag 20, however.

Crow Hunter · October 31, 2012, 12:29 PM

That dust cover is very useful for removing rounds from the magazine.

Actually that is why I kept my only PMAG, I have the cover snapped on the bottom of it and I use it to unload my aluminum mags.

smokiniron · October 31, 2012, 01:06 PM

Yeah, good advice... I ordered a few of the MAG211FDE with the dust cover, but for 10 bucks, couldn't get the window. But the shipping was free. I have the windowed models locally for $18, but I really wanted a few of the 20 rd too, so I ordered some of each.

Any reason I couldn't drill a few 3/8" holes in the upper third of the mags for a rough round count? If needed, I could glue a thin plastic disc over the hole(s) to keep out dirt. Has anyone tried this mod?

Crow Hunter · October 31, 2012, 01:25 PM

Why do you need to know how many rounds are in the magazine?

smokiniron · October 31, 2012, 01:54 PM

I don't, really.... I'm not planning on ever being in a combative situation. But, Magpul offers windowed mags. I got some without the window on-line for a good price. My questions was more to the idea of a cheap mod that replicated the functionality of their more expensive product. It's not so much that it's necessary, but more 'has anyone done that to their mags'? The Forum is a wealth of answers and many of them creative. I just need to ask the right questions!

Crow Hunter · October 31, 2012, 02:19 PM

If that is the case.

Just drill a sight hole in the back of the magazine right under where the mag well ends and you can just see without having to take the rifle off your shoulder.

Functionally, they are a solution looking for a problem.

-You shouldn't/won't be looking at them in combat.

-You should shoot until the mag runs dry then change.

-If you do a tactical reload for some reason, you should put the partial mag in a dump pouch, not with your full mags and if it gets to the point you need that mag, the number of rounds in it won't matter.

But if you are just talking about trying stuff for giggles, let us know how it turns out.

Technosavant · October 31, 2012, 02:32 PM

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Any reason I couldn't drill a few 3/8" holes in the upper third of the mags for a rough round count? If needed, I could glue a thin plastic disc over the hole(s) to keep out dirt. Has anyone tried this mod?

I've seen one guy do it... he basically chopped out the spot where the MagLevel window would be and glued in a clear piece of plastic.

I don't know that the effort was worth the savings over the ones that come with the window. I haven't bothered with buying any of the Maglevel ones... I figure that when I don't get a good SPROING from the buffer tube it's time to insert a fresh magazine anyway.

BillyJack3 · October 31, 2012, 02:36 PM

The "dust cover" is used to keep your rounds from applying pressure to the lip of the mag when your are storing loaded mags. Not to keep dust out of them.

smokiniron · October 31, 2012, 03:55 PM

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But if you are just talking about trying stuff for giggles, let us know how it turns out.

That's probably closer to the truth. I like to tinker a bit.

Crow Hunter · October 31, 2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

That's probably closer to the truth. I like to tinker a bit.

Me too.

I usually keep tinkering until something doesn't work any more, then I have to start over.

smokiniron · October 31, 2012, 05:03 PM

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I usually keep tinkering until something doesn't work any more, then I have to start over.

For me, it's more like, "Torque the bolt until the threads just begin to strip, then back off 1/4 turn." It usually happens with my car's lug nuts....

Crow Hunter · October 31, 2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

For me, it's more like, "Torque the bolt until the threads just begin to strip, then back off 1/4 turn." It usually happens with my car's lug nuts....

I stripped out a 10/22 receiver mounting a scope base like that one time. "Just a little more, oops, crap."

smokiniron · October 31, 2012, 05:18 PM

I always follow the axiom, "If a little is good, a little more is better."

( So, is it bad if oil is running out of your barrel when you aim at your shoes?)

October 30, 2012, 01:50 PM	#1
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 212	Best sources for Magpul magazines? Hi Folks, Just got a M&P Sport. I need a few mags, particularly 20 and 10 rd. I can't find any 10 rd Magpul products. The Outdoors stores and LGS seem to be all over the map on prices fro 10, 20, and 30 rd. mags. Any recommendations on sources and other good brands? Thanks! __________________ Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!

October 30, 2012, 02:28 PM	#3
Crow Hunter Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 1,078	I like to use http://www.44mag.com/ when I buy magazines. Excellent prices and quick service. __________________ I am no longer participating in gun forums. Good luck.

October 30, 2012, 02:37 PM	#4
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 212	Sources on mags Good info, thanks, gents! __________________ Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!

October 31, 2012, 09:35 AM	#10
moxie Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: TX Posts: 513	The sources noted above are all excellent. If what you are looking for is out of stock, another source is Botach. http://www.botachtactical.com/mapgulpmag30.html __________________ If you want to shoot...shoot...don't talk! Tuco USAF Munitions 1969-1992 RVN 1972-1973

October 31, 2012, 11:04 AM	#11
KevK. Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2012 Posts: 137	ineedmoregear.com has pretty good prices on magpul and has 20 round mags in stock. Shipping was fast coming from AR to IL 2 days. Just another source for you. __________________ CZ82, S&W Mod. 65 .357, Marlin 22mn (22WMR), Mossberg 500.

October 30, 2012, 02:18 PM	#2
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,188	Rainier arms or DSG arms Or Bravo Co. http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/mobil...ult.aspx#P2499

October 30, 2012, 03:15 PM	#5
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	Fatboytactical has them for $10. Black only no windows. These are the 30 rounders. I don't believe Magpul makes 10 rounders. I know they make 20's though.

October 30, 2012, 05:12 PM	#6
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 914	Magpul does not make 10 (or 5) round PMAGs. If you want to limit them to 10 rounds you can purchase a device that will accomplish that, but you have to use the 20 round magazine body.

October 30, 2012, 05:23 PM	#7
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 260	44mag and DSG. I get my USGI from DSG. I use those much more than my pmags. Aluminum with Magpul followers.

October 30, 2012, 06:45 PM	#8
p loader Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2012 Posts: 148	44mag all day long.

October 31, 2012, 05:45 AM	#9
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 910	Aimsurplus has good prices also with free shipping on Pmags.

October 31, 2012, 11:47 AM	#12
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 212	more sources... Thanks again on the additional sources. I've checked them all and all have something to offer, whether price, shipping, availability, etc. __________________ Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!

October 31, 2012, 12:18 PM	#13
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,650	I tend to buy from Brownells, but I get dealer pricing thanks to my C&R FFL. Keep in mind the new Revision M3 Pmags come out Friday. The existing Rev M Pmags will be relabeled to the MOE Pmag and sold without the dust cover (IIRC, the floorplate will be slightly different as well) for a slightly lower price. Now is not a bad time to grab a deal on some existing Pmags... many are waiting for the Rev M3. I don't think this revision applies to the Pmag 20, however.

October 31, 2012, 12:29 PM	#14
Crow Hunter Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 1,078	That dust cover is very useful for removing rounds from the magazine. Actually that is why I kept my only PMAG, I have the cover snapped on the bottom of it and I use it to unload my aluminum mags. __________________ I am no longer participating in gun forums. Good luck.

October 31, 2012, 01:06 PM	#15
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 212	Deal on dust cover mags Yeah, good advice... I ordered a few of the MAG211FDE with the dust cover, but for 10 bucks, couldn't get the window. But the shipping was free. I have the windowed models locally for $18, but I really wanted a few of the 20 rd too, so I ordered some of each. Any reason I couldn't drill a few 3/8" holes in the upper third of the mags for a rough round count? If needed, I could glue a thin plastic disc over the hole(s) to keep out dirt. Has anyone tried this mod? __________________ Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!

October 31, 2012, 01:25 PM	#16
Crow Hunter Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 1,078	Why do you need to know how many rounds are in the magazine? __________________ I am no longer participating in gun forums. Good luck.

October 31, 2012, 01:54 PM	#17
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 212	Why do you need to know how many rounds are in the magazine? I don't, really.... I'm not planning on ever being in a combative situation. But, Magpul offers windowed mags. I got some without the window on-line for a good price. My questions was more to the idea of a cheap mod that replicated the functionality of their more expensive product. It's not so much that it's necessary, but more 'has anyone done that to their mags'? The Forum is a wealth of answers and many of them creative. I just need to ask the right questions! __________________ Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!

October 31, 2012, 02:19 PM	#18
Crow Hunter Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 1,078	If that is the case. Just drill a sight hole in the back of the magazine right under where the mag well ends and you can just see without having to take the rifle off your shoulder. Functionally, they are a solution looking for a problem. -You shouldn't/won't be looking at them in combat. -You should shoot until the mag runs dry then change. -If you do a tactical reload for some reason, you should put the partial mag in a dump pouch, not with your full mags and if it gets to the point you need that mag, the number of rounds in it won't matter. But if you are just talking about trying stuff for giggles, let us know how it turns out. __________________ I am no longer participating in gun forums. Good luck.

October 31, 2012, 02:36 PM	#20
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 260	The "dust cover" is used to keep your rounds from applying pressure to the lip of the mag when your are storing loaded mags. Not to keep dust out of them.

October 31, 2012, 05:18 PM	#25
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 212	"Just a little more, oops, crap." I always follow the axiom, "If a little is good, a little more is better." ( So, is it bad if oil is running out of your barrel when you aim at your shoes?) __________________ Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!