Bobthetomato 15 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Out of curosity which are the best mags to use with the Saiga? (I know I need to add a bullet guide to use the std ak mags.) I have not converted yet but when I do which ones should I get? Also, has anyone tried the Tapco ones? Lastly, are there any 5 or 10 rounders of forgien manufacture that can be had for cheap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I think (don't quote me, If anyone else knows the brand, let us know) these are the same magazines (Pro-Mag) that I saw on a youtube video of some guys giving it the tire roll over test. First they ran over metal magazines with the truck tire, and squashed them. They ran over the black plastic ones, and it did nothing to them. They fed them back into the ak, and they worked fine. Price ain't that bad, either. Home | AimSurplus Catalog > Magazines AK Rifle Magazines Pro-Mag AK47 30rd Polymer Smoke 7.62x39 Magazine Mag-ProAKA4 Pro-Mag AK47 30rd Polymer Smoke Magazine Item#Mag-ProAKA4 Brand New High Quality 30rd 7.62x39 Polymer magazines for AK47 type Rifles, Now in a Clear Smoke Color! Want to know how many rounds you have left in the mag? Just take a look. Manufactured in the US by Pro-Mag, with a Lifetime guarantee. Not for sale in CA,MA,MD,NJ,& NY. Price each: $14.95 Price each: (5 or more) $12.95 Quantity: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oops. I may have gotten the cart in front of the horse. I just read the Pro-Mag topic on this forum, and most of the bros here are saying they're shitty magazines. Re-nig my last thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Skip the Pro-mags, get some steel commie mags, and be done with it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobthetomato 15 Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) "get some steel commie mags, and be done with it" Not to sound dumb but are all commie mags good or are there any I should avoid? Edited October 25, 2008 by Bobthetomato Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 http://ammoman.com/index.htm ALMOST GONE ! AK MAGS (30 ROUNDERS) 7.62 x 39 MADE IN BULGARIA - BRAND NEW $75 FOR 5 MAGS DELIVERED $130 FOR 10 MAGS DELIVERED $250 FOR 20 MAGS DELIVERED Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I've had good results with Pro Mag magazines. The AK mags I have work in the Saiga and Yugo and in my friend's Chicom AK, they work flawlessly. You may want to hand cycle them with ammo to smooth them out if you have doubts. I read about a lot of people saying they are shitty mags but they work for me and I have used them in other non Saiga/AK products and trust them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Now that someone had some good report with the Pro-Mags, I just remembered that the first four magazines I bought for the Wasr I have, I used two of them to run around 800 rounds through them, and not one single jam. I gave it to my ole lady, and I got my two Saigas. Still impressed as hell by the tire test video, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 "get some steel commie mags, and be done with it" Not to sound dumb but are all commie mags good or are there any I should avoid? I've never heard of any bad steel combloc mags. Personally, I went with East German 30 rounders. I still plan on getting some Hungarian 20 rounders too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dullbert 0 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Master Molders are the way to go. They are less then Pro Mag and I've never heard a single complaint from anyone about them. I have two myself and will get more. They are also made in the US so it's extra compliance parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benfolds81 0 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 How are those plastic Romanian "Waffle" magazines? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shellshock1918 1 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Out of curosity which are the best mags to use with the Saiga? (I know I need to add a bullet guide to use the std ak mags.) I have not converted yet but when I do which ones should I get? Also, has anyone tried the Tapco ones? Lastly, are there any 5 or 10 rounders of forgien manufacture that can be had for cheap? Thermold mags work great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjjohn11 0 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 +1 on the Master Molders. I got 2 of em for about $25(including S&H) from cheaperthandirt.com. Also you don't need to modify your gun to accept theses mags. Just file down the magazine (make sure your 922r compliant though-don't just slap a 30rounder in there). I have never had a problem with them, and if I do, hell they are only like $12 a piece. They are not the prettiest mags, though, with that being the only downfall. Master Molder mags Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobthetomato 15 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Are the Master Molders made in the USA? If that is the case they should count for 3 compliance parts right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) i got plastic and metal surefire mags, both work great for me, the plastic mags are a very tight fit with no wobble at all. I'm probably gonna pick up some MM or promags and see how they work b/c of the low prices EDIT: i dunno if regular promag AK mags will work with a no guide saiga, but they do have saiga specific ones Edited October 27, 2008 by Vultite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjjohn11 0 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Yes, they count as three parts. You then need to switch out one more part from the parts list to be compliant with 922r. Parts List Edited October 27, 2008 by cjjohn11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Yes the Master Molder are great for 7.62X39 but none for .223! I love the slap the commie mag in when all I hear is 922r. Does everyone have enough US parts to just slap in commie mags? And if you add in US followers and floor plates then what is the cost of the mag? This makes a better case for Surefire and Promag. Do the commie mags have a lifetime warranty? I wonder how many photos of converted Saiga's are not 922r just because of the mag they slapped in? I'll be alot. Not to ruin anyones fun! Edited October 27, 2008 by Fluid Power Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I love the slap the commie mag in when all I hear is 922r. I have no idea what you're trying to say here. Have you been drinking? Does everyone have enough US parts to just slap in commie mags? And if you add in US followers and floor plates then what is the cost of the mag? For me, I switched out the FCG and stock for US made. I can use any foreign mag, regardless of capacity. I paid about $12 for each East German 30 rounder. No need for swapping followers and floorplates. This makes a better case for Surefire and Promag. Huh? Do the commie mags have a lifetime warranty? They don't need them. I wonder how many photos of converted Saiga's are not 922r just because of the mag they slapped in? I'll be alot. Not to ruin anyones fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I love the slap the commie mag in when all I hear is 922r. I have no idea what you're trying to say here. Have you been drinking? Yes, Yes I have been drinking. With rushing to buy mags, my wife on me for it and this damn election I get very thirsty! Also playing online to much COD on multi-player. (Saiga 7.62X39 or sometimes Saiga .223) Does everyone have enough US parts to just slap in commie mags? And if you add in US followers and floor plates then what is the cost of the mag? For me, I switched out the FCG and stock for US made. I can use any foreign mag, regardless of capacity. I paid about $12 for each East German 30 rounder. No need for swapping followers and floorplates. I'm just saying a lot of members use the 3 - 922R's in the mag to secure compliance. This makes a better case for Surefire and Promag. Huh? Helps with compliance at's all. Do the commie mags have a lifetime warranty? They don't need them. I agree with your point for sure! I wonder how many photos of converted Saiga's are not 922r just because of the mag they slapped in? I'll be alot. It's just a word of caution. Not to ruin anyones fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superA 289 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I love the slap the commie mag in when all I hear is 922r. I have no idea what you're trying to say here. Have you been drinking? Yes, Yes I have been drinking. With rushing to buy mags, my wife on me for it and this damn election I get very thirsty! Also playing online to much COD on multi-player. (Saiga 7.62X39 or sometimes Saiga .223) Does everyone have enough US parts to just slap in commie mags? And if you add in US followers and floor plates then what is the cost of the mag? For me, I switched out the FCG and stock for US made. I can use any foreign mag, regardless of capacity. I paid about $12 for each East German 30 rounder. No need for swapping followers and floorplates. I'm just saying a lot of members use the 3 - 922R's in the mag to secure compliance. This makes a better case for Surefire and Promag. Huh? Helps with compliance at's all. Do the commie mags have a lifetime warranty? They don't need them. I agree with your point for sure! I wonder how many photos of converted Saiga's are not 922r just because of the mag they slapped in? I'll be alot. It's just a word of caution. Not to ruin anyones fun! Does anybody know of any 5 rounders? In Oklahoma you have to have 7 rounds or less to use it for hunting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrace_mountain 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Does anybody know of any 5 rounders? In Oklahoma you have to have 7 rounds or less to use it for hunting. K-VAR has 5 round mags right here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superA 289 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Does anybody know of any 5 rounders? In Oklahoma you have to have 7 rounds or less to use it for hunting. K-VAR has 5 round mags right here. Thanks much. Looks like some deer may fall to the 7.62x39 this year after all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Does anybody know of any 5 rounders? In Oklahoma you have to have 7 rounds or less to use it for hunting. K-VAR has 5 round mags right here. Thanks much. Looks like some deer may fall to the 7.62x39 this year after all! Just so ya know, you're still going to need a bullet guide and to file the mag catch a little bit. I don't know if your Saiga already has these done to it, but I thought I'd throw that out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timm129 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Master Molder all the way. Just file a little and they work great !!!!!! Very inexpensive also ....... I got three and haven't had any problems from them... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cma g21 3 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Now that someone had some good report with the Pro-Mags, I just remembered that the first four magazines I bought for the Wasr I have, I used two of them to run around 800 rounds through them, and not one single jam. I gave it to my ole lady, and I got my two Saigas. Still impressed as hell by the tire test video, though. Are you sure that they were Promags? The videos like that I've seen were Magpul PMags, not Promags (PMags are much better magazines than Promags, but only made for AR's - at least so far). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 The videos like that I've seen were Magpul PMags, not Promags (PMags are much better magazines than Promags, but only made for AR's - at least so far). People have been asking Magpul to spit out some AK Pmags for some time now. As long as a ban isn't implemented (crosses fingers), I'm sure they will produce them. Not that I would be able to buy them, but I'm sure they would sell like hot-cakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charger 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Magpul can't seem to keep the AR mags in stock. I doubt they will be adding AK mags anytime soon. They already declined to make Mini 14 mags, despite a bunch of requests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Magpul can't seem to keep the AR mags in stock. I doubt they will be adding AK mags anytime soon. They already declined to make Mini 14 mags, despite a bunch of requests. That's 'cause Mini 14's suck. I keed, I keed. Seriously though, I think the AK has a bigger following than the Mini 14. If Magpul had the time, and decided to make AK mags, I'm sure they would make shit-tons of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dyi 0 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Yes the Master Molder are great for 7.62X39 but none for .223! I love the slap the commie mag in when all I hear is 922r. Does everyone have enough US parts to just slap in commie mags? And if you add in US followers and floor plates then what is the cost of the mag? This makes a better case for Surefire and Promag. Do the commie mags have a lifetime warranty? I wonder how many photos of converted Saiga's are not 922r just because of the mag they slapped in? I'll be alot. Not to ruin anyones fun! My standard saiga's are at least: US FCG US Buttstock US PG US muzzle 6 parts Since you have to replace those parts anyway. I guess it would apply to all those non-converted guns with hi-caps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agias 0 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 How are those plastic Romanian "Waffle" magazines? They're Bulgarian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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