DON'T PANIC!! and don't overpay for Hi Cap Mags.

Doc Maker · January 13, 2011, 02:49 PM

Even if you live in Arizona.

Why, you ask? First, In the United States, the individual is responsible for his actions. We've all learned that gun legislation won't stop the criminally insane. Outside of the LE & Military, Hi Cap magazines are really only practical at the range. Allowing the shooter to send more rounds before reloading mags. Not to mention that with regular training, you can swap mags as fast as you need too.

Granted, there will be voices, such as Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) who are perennially anti-gun. However, with a GOP House and enough Democrats owning guns themselves, the chances are nil that any Federal ban will pass.

So, relax, don't fall for the hype and end up like we did last year when there was supposedly no more ammo.

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jman841 · January 13, 2011, 02:53 PM

to go along with that a lil humor with some truth mixed in... http://tv.gawker.com/5732292/jon-ste...izona-shooting

Honestly, i have no need for a 33 round magazine for my glock 19, i have one just for fun though and to show off with... but i a 15 round magazine is perfectly viable for self defense.

Rob62 · January 13, 2011, 03:02 PM

Absolutely agree.

If you're one of the smart folks, like many here are, you already have enough "Hi Cap" mags to keep your own guns fed indefinately. I know I do.

Maybe I need to buy a case or two to sock away and sell if things get crazy again like they did in '94 and "95 after the AWB. I can tell you there was $$ to made during that time. Some people will remember the days of $60-$100 for individual Glock magazines. :barf: I don't ever want to go through that again unless I am the one doing the selling.

Rob

Charles Ellis · January 13, 2011, 03:11 PM

I carry either a Glock 23 or 19 daily and keep them loaded with the standard 13 and 15 round magazines.For reloads I carry the slightly larger magazines from the Glock 22 and 17.The guns conceal easier with the standard length magazines and I think that if I ever need to reload I'm going to want the extra rounds from the magazines of the larger models.

Brian48 · January 13, 2011, 04:45 PM

I live in MA. This state never repealed the original AWB so we can't get (new) hi-cap mags anyway.

I really hope the antis never take that freedom away from you free (or free'er) states.

BlueTrain · January 13, 2011, 04:59 PM

I always thought the reason you had a pistol with a high capacity magazine was so you didn't need to carry a spare magazine.

zombieslayer · January 13, 2011, 05:53 PM

I'm sure this thread will be moved or locked, but I thought I'd throw in my 2cents.
What the anti-gun folks should realize is- the most often used guns in crimes and the most "deadly" are the cheap ones. The 22's and 25's made of pot metal and available everywhere for REALLY cheap. Last time I checked the Raven 25 was on the top of the list of "crime guns". Just sayin...

Nick S. · January 13, 2011, 06:02 PM

One of the ranges I use only allow a max of 5 rounds in a firearm. So I load two pistols with 5 rounds each.

Patriot86 · January 13, 2011, 06:23 PM

Not going to Panic here, thankfully we have more pro gun than anti gun politicians currently on the hill. Even if a new de-facto assault weapons ban made it's way through the senate I doubt it would do so in the house. Even if it did at most I would pick up more 15 round .40 S&W mags for my sig.

To me, the sucky part would be having to find a "pre ban" P-229 E2 in 9MM like the one I was planning to buy Q3/Q4 of this year.

@Nicks , did you ever ask them why? is it a zoning or insurance thing or is it a legal thing?

jman841 · January 13, 2011, 06:25 PM

Brian, i used to live in mass and still go to college there. I feel your pain but living in Florida now is the greatest thing ever. Although, gun prices in MA and CT are some of the lowest in the country. for the ones you can buy

woconnor · January 13, 2011, 06:37 PM

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living in Florida now is the greatest thing ever.

thats promising, my fiance and I are moving there this summer.

I can walk into my local gun store and buy a 33 rd glock mag right now, probably 4 or 5 of them, but who wants to even carry that? MAYBE good to keep in the truck but I trust that my 13 and 15 rd mags will be sufficient if the need arises. wouldn't mind one for the range though.

Mike38 · January 13, 2011, 06:53 PM

Back in November 2010 I bought four, 15 round M9 magazines for my 92FS and paid $50 for them. I’m now very happy I bought them.

Patriot86 · January 13, 2011, 10:17 PM

Ok I lied, the more I think about it living here in Illinois once public anger is at its peak over the new tax hike Quinn will have to do something to calm people down. Like a ban on certain types of magazines for "evil" guns. I think I am going to buy a couple of mags direct from SIG tomorrow.

Elkins45 · January 13, 2011, 10:25 PM

Honestly, didn't the whole 94-04 dry spell teach us anything? Those $20 round mags you see at gun shows were $75 not too long ago.

Sometime within the last six years we should have bought anything and everything we think we'll ever need. When the AR craze hit after the Barackalypse in November 08 I was certainly happy I had already bought everything I wanted.

Edward429451 · January 13, 2011, 10:33 PM

I got me a supply of hi cap eight round mags for my 1911. Should I get a drum mag for it?

GoOfY-FoOt · January 13, 2011, 10:35 PM

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Should I get a drum mag for it?

I'll take one if you are buying...

**Tom Servo** · January 13, 2011, 10:39 PM

Glock 33-round magazines should generally retail for around $44-50 in most markets. Distributors have them in stock: they are not scarce or non-existent.

There is no reason they should be $80-100, yet there was a guy at last Sunday's gun show charging just that. Anyone claiming that they're marking them up "because of the ban" is lying, and deserves our contempt and scorn.

TheGoldenState · January 13, 2011, 11:01 PM

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One of the ranges I use only allow a max of 5 rounds in a firearm

omahahaha · January 14, 2011, 02:01 PM

5 rounds is the rule in the bullet hole in kc.

10mm4ever · January 14, 2011, 03:56 PM

The left wing type democrats have learned their lessons well in the past. Enacting another mag cap restriction/assault weapon ban would be political suicide even IF they could. The congresswoman that was the victim of this horrendous crime was very progun and in fact a Glock owner. Panic buying will only drive prices through the roof AND ALOT of dealers like to feed the panic, so ignore it.

BlueTrain · January 14, 2011, 04:19 PM

What about us right wing democrats?

FoxtrotRomeo · January 14, 2011, 04:29 PM

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What about us right wing democrats?

If you're not trying to ban them, I see no concern.

lol

DiCarnage · January 14, 2011, 05:56 PM

So glad the Astra A-100 I just bought comes with a 17 and a 10.

a.lol.cat · January 14, 2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot86

I am going to buy a couple of mags direct from SIG tomorrow.

Try http://gregcotellc.com/ look under the "Mec-Gar" section, they are OEM mags on many Sigs, the P226 SCT 20rd, an 18+2rd extension, are under $30. The same mag from Sig Sauer would run $55+ depending on where you looked.

Deaf Smith · January 14, 2011, 08:14 PM

Well gang I have my, uh, high capacity guns and high capacity mags. Bought them LONG TIME AGO.

Don't wait till some panic to buy these things. Get them at normal prices and stock some away.

And BTW, that's good advice for other things that might get in short supply during a crisis.

Deaf

January 13, 2011, 02:49 PM	#1
Doc Maker Member Join Date: December 11, 2010 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 67	DON'T PANIC!! and don't overpay for Hi Cap Mags. Even if you live in Arizona. Why, you ask? First, In the United States, the individual is responsible for his actions. We've all learned that gun legislation won't stop the criminally insane. Outside of the LE & Military, Hi Cap magazines are really only practical at the range. Allowing the shooter to send more rounds before reloading mags. Not to mention that with regular training, you can swap mags as fast as you need too. Granted, there will be voices, such as Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) who are perennially anti-gun. However, with a GOP House and enough Democrats owning guns themselves, the chances are nil that any Federal ban will pass. So, relax, don't fall for the hype and end up like we did last year when there was supposedly no more ammo. ______________________________________________ Sight picture, Breathe, Smooth Trigger Press... Last edited by Doc Maker; January 13, 2011 at 03:26 PM.

January 13, 2011, 03:02 PM	#3
Rob62 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 1999 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 560	Absolutely agree. If you're one of the smart folks, like many here are, you already have enough "Hi Cap" mags to keep your own guns fed indefinately. I know I do. Maybe I need to buy a case or two to sock away and sell if things get crazy again like they did in '94 and "95 after the AWB. I can tell you there was $$ to made during that time. Some people will remember the days of $60-$100 for individual Glock magazines. :barf: I don't ever want to go through that again unless I am the one doing the selling. Rob __________________ NRA & NAHC Life Member

January 13, 2011, 04:45 PM	#5
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	I live in MA. This state never repealed the original AWB so we can't get (new) hi-cap mags anyway. I really hope the antis never take that freedom away from you free (or free'er) states. __________________ Proud to have served.

January 13, 2011, 04:59 PM	#6
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	I always thought the reason you had a pistol with a high capacity magazine was so you didn't need to carry a spare magazine. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

January 13, 2011, 05:53 PM	#7
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,198	I'm sure this thread will be moved or locked, but I thought I'd throw in my 2cents. What the anti-gun folks should realize is- the most often used guns in crimes and the most "deadly" are the cheap ones. The 22's and 25's made of pot metal and available everywhere for REALLY cheap. Last time I checked the Raven 25 was on the top of the list of "crime guns". Just sayin... __________________ "An angry prophet, denouncing the hypocrisies of our time"

January 13, 2011, 02:53 PM	#2
jman841 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 715	to go along with that a lil humor with some truth mixed in... http://tv.gawker.com/5732292/jon-ste...izona-shooting Honestly, i have no need for a 33 round magazine for my glock 19, i have one just for fun though and to show off with... but i a 15 round magazine is perfectly viable for self defense.

January 13, 2011, 03:11 PM	#4
Charles Ellis Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2010 Location: conroe,texas Posts: 200	I carry either a Glock 23 or 19 daily and keep them loaded with the standard 13 and 15 round magazines.For reloads I carry the slightly larger magazines from the Glock 22 and 17.The guns conceal easier with the standard length magazines and I think that if I ever need to reload I'm going to want the extra rounds from the magazines of the larger models.

January 13, 2011, 06:02 PM	#8
Nick S. Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 152	One of the ranges I use only allow a max of 5 rounds in a firearm. So I load two pistols with 5 rounds each.

January 13, 2011, 06:23 PM	#9
Patriot86 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,293	Not going to Panic here, thankfully we have more pro gun than anti gun politicians currently on the hill. Even if a new de-facto assault weapons ban made it's way through the senate I doubt it would do so in the house. Even if it did at most I would pick up more 15 round .40 S&W mags for my sig. To me, the sucky part would be having to find a "pre ban" P-229 E2 in 9MM like the one I was planning to buy Q3/Q4 of this year. @Nicks , did you ever ask them why? is it a zoning or insurance thing or is it a legal thing?

January 13, 2011, 06:25 PM	#10
jman841 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 715	Brian, i used to live in mass and still go to college there. I feel your pain but living in Florida now is the greatest thing ever. Although, gun prices in MA and CT are some of the lowest in the country. for the ones you can buy

January 13, 2011, 06:53 PM	#12
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	Back in November 2010 I bought four, 15 round M9 magazines for my 92FS and paid $50 for them. I’m now very happy I bought them.

January 13, 2011, 10:17 PM	#13
Patriot86 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,293	Ok I lied, the more I think about it living here in Illinois once public anger is at its peak over the new tax hike Quinn will have to do something to calm people down. Like a ban on certain types of magazines for "evil" guns. I think I am going to buy a couple of mags direct from SIG tomorrow.

January 13, 2011, 10:25 PM	#14
Elkins45 Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2010 Posts: 498	Honestly, didn't the whole 94-04 dry spell teach us anything? Those $20 round mags you see at gun shows were $75 not too long ago. Sometime within the last six years we should have bought anything and everything we think we'll ever need. When the AR craze hit after the Barackalypse in November 08 I was certainly happy I had already bought everything I wanted.

January 13, 2011, 10:33 PM	#15
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I got me a supply of hi cap eight round mags for my 1911. Should I get a drum mag for it?

January 13, 2011, 10:39 PM	#17
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	Glock 33-round magazines should generally retail for around $44-50 in most markets. Distributors have them in stock: they are not scarce or non-existent. There is no reason they should be $80-100, yet there was a guy at last Sunday's gun show charging just that. Anyone claiming that they're marking them up "because of the ban" is lying, and deserves our contempt and scorn. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

January 14, 2011, 02:01 PM	#19
omahahaha Member Join Date: June 12, 2009 Posts: 78	5 rounds is the rule in the bullet hole in kc.

January 14, 2011, 03:56 PM	#20
10mm4ever Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 808	The left wing type democrats have learned their lessons well in the past. Enacting another mag cap restriction/assault weapon ban would be political suicide even IF they could. The congresswoman that was the victim of this horrendous crime was very progun and in fact a Glock owner. Panic buying will only drive prices through the roof AND ALOT of dealers like to feed the panic, so ignore it.

January 14, 2011, 04:19 PM	#21
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	What about us right wing democrats? __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

January 14, 2011, 05:56 PM	#23
DiCarnage Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Southern Oregon. Posts: 105	So glad the Astra A-100 I just bought comes with a 17 and a 10.

January 14, 2011, 08:14 PM	#25
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Well gang I have my, uh, high capacity guns and high capacity mags. Bought them LONG TIME AGO. Don't wait till some panic to buy these things. Get them at normal prices and stock some away. And BTW, that's good advice for other things that might get in short supply during a crisis. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides