Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Kevin told me they should survive a drop test. I'm not gonna press that issue. I'm sure they would be fine on the ground but I'm not trying to smash mine on the concrete floor just to see if it can be done... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polik6887 0 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 If you make more Mike, plenty of people would buy them. Ill take 5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 If you make more Mike, plenty of people would buy them. Ill take 5. These aren't my mags. These are made by AGP Arms, I am MD Arms. But I will be surprised if they decide not to make more. Kevin is the guy's arm you have to twist. He ghosts here pretty often by the name Z1500 or you can email him directly from www.agparms.com Sorry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shooter2 5 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Polycarbonate is very strong. It isn't as impact resistant or flexible strength as the filled material but still very strong. I very seriously doubt that it will shatter, or even crack for that matter, if dropped (even many times). You also have to be careful with solvents and petroleum-based lubes around polycarbonate; they will "frost" and weaken the material. I was alerted to this issue in relation to Magpul's smoke-colored PMAGS for the AR-15 in a recent carbine course. My $.02. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Polycarbonate is very strong. It isn't as impact resistant or flexible strength as the filled material but still very strong. I very seriously doubt that it will shatter, or even crack for that matter, if dropped (even many times). You also have to be careful with solvents and petroleum-based lubes around polycarbonate; they will "frost" and weaken the material. I was alerted to this issue in relation to Magpul's smoke-colored PMAGS for the AR-15 in a recent carbine course. My $.02. yep, Kev told me the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 so thats what happened to the wifes promag..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Dammit,,,missed out. Left a voicemail. Is there any chance on getting in on a preorder for the next batch??? As it stands right now there supposedly won't be a next batch. I'm betting there will be more though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 so thats what happened to the wifes promag..... Most manufactures send a notice of some sort with their polycarbonate products. If you got it second hand you probably didn't get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 so thats what happened to the wifes promag..... Most manufactures send a notice of some sort with their polycarbonate products. If you got it second hand you probably didn't get it. sad truth is, i prolly got it. tore it out of the bag it came in like a kid a Christmas. and threw all that stuff away! so what? break em down and put em in the dishwasher??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 so thats what happened to the wifes promag..... Most manufactures send a notice of some sort with their polycarbonate products. If you got it second hand you probably didn't get it. sad truth is, i prolly got it. tore it out of the bag it came in like a kid a Christmas. and threw all that stuff away! so what? break em down and put em in the dishwasher??? Dont let them go thru the dry cycle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.40AET 0 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 They came in today from AGP. I gotta say they sure are sweet! The follower travels better than the black ones and there is more room in the mag so the rounds can compress more freely when reloading. I'm hoping this will cure my inability to reload on a closed bolt. More good stuff from AGP!!! Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Anybody else end up with one or two tiny bubbles in the polycarbonate material? Probably purely cosmetic, as I only noticed 'em upon close inspection. I doubt it'll affect their durability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I wish I had been quicker and ordered a few but I have plenty of 10s right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaywalker 1 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 AGP is located about one mile from my house. I stoped in there today to see if there were any clear mags left. There were four. I talked to Kevin (one hell of a nice guy) and he indicated that this crop of clear mags were from a test/sample batch. These mags are made up of a polymer that contains no glass fiber. They are still pretty tough but not quite as robust as the black ones. The good news is that we can expect to see clear mags made of glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate some time in the not-too-distant future. I didn't get a solid timeframe but I'm sure it won't be long. I just thought you guys would want to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Got mine today...follower is smooth as silk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 AGP is located about one mile from my house. I stoped in there today to see if there were any clear mags left. There were four. I talked to Kevin (one hell of a nice guy) and he indicated that this crop of clear mags were from a test/sample batch. These mags are made up of a polymer that contains no glass fiber.They are still pretty tough but not quite as robust as the black ones. The good news is that we can expect to see clear mags made of glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate some time in the not-too-distant future. I didn't get a solid timeframe but I'm sure it won't be long. I just thought you guys would want to know. WEll SHIT! There's another cat out of the bag. I was asked not to say anything about the real clear ones... The ones they put on the sell list were smoke. If you look real close at the pics I posted above THOSE ARE the clear mags. I've got both and have had no problems with either of them. Also... As was mentioned above by .40AET, the followers fit better in the newer mags so there shouldn't be any more bitching and moaning going on...and no more magic fixes...hopefully... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Also DR, mine have a few bubbles too, no prob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bugeye 2 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Now if we could just talk AGP into making some 10 rd mags for the 410 ....! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twinhairdryers 2 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Now if we could just talk AGP into making some 10 rd mags for the 410 ....! Got mine this week. They are smoother and wider than the black ones. Absolutely no screwing around with them and ran 100 rounds of various junk through them today without a single hitch. Now I could shoot myself for only getting two. These mags are sweet. It seems that any shrinkage (no personal issues) issues seemed to evade this material. smooth as silk. hope they build more, specially for the same price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaywalker 1 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I hope I haven't said too much. It didn't seem like the next batch of clear mags was supposed to be a secret and I'm sure Kevin wouldn't have told me if AGP were trying to keep this under their hats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Now if we could just talk AGP into making some 10 rd mags for the 410 ....! Got mine this week. They are smoother and wider than the black ones. Absolutely no screwing around with them and ran 100 rounds of various junk through them today without a single hitch. Now I could shoot myself for only getting two. These mags are sweet. It seems that any shrinkage (no personal issues) issues seemed to evade this material. smooth as silk. hope they build more, specially for the same price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 What did you intend to say Mike? All I see is a couple of quotes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Bigdog 1 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Anyone want to sell some at a profit? Let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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