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Old June 5, 2018, 10:44 AM   #1
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Korean made M1 Carbine magazines

Are the KCI 15 round magazines any good?
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Old June 6, 2018, 07:47 AM   #2
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I heard from this source, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF0qH_zvfdU, they as good as they get. Do not own one anymore, wish I did, or I would know for sure. BTW, that video may be the most interesting thing I have ever seen on the Carbine.
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Old June 6, 2018, 01:23 PM   #3
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I've used the Korean mags, both 15rd and 30rd, and they have been fine. I do prefer usgi, though. As for the 30's, my Inland has the M2 mag catch...however, I like the 15's for just about any serious use.
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Old June 7, 2018, 11:40 AM   #4
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They look good.
I buy a few 10+ round mags any time I read a news story about capacity limitations, and got some Korean 30-rounders but have not used them.
In my experience, even USGI 30s are about a 50/50.
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Old June 8, 2018, 06:22 AM   #5
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The problem with GI 30rd Carbine mags is that most you’ll find are counterfeit.
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Old June 8, 2018, 10:30 AM   #6
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Mine are 50+ years old, so, pretty sure they are genuine.
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Old June 8, 2018, 12:17 PM   #7
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1968? Could be real, could be fake.
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