Eric Pate 478 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Sorry it took so long to get these up, seems I never have any time to myself these days. Since there has been some discussion as to which magazines have steel inserts and which do not, I have taken it upon myself to take some quick x-rays of my own S12 magazines. I have pics of the Russian 5, Taiwanese 5, AGP 10, and MD20. Russian 5 on left, Taiwanese 5 on right The steel insert in the front locking tab of the Russian magazine is clearly visible. Front view. No steel love from Taiwan. Top view. The insert is the small white arc on top of the lefthand magazine. AGP 10 compared to Russian 5. AGP 10 fully loaded 2 3/4" 00 buck Now, call me a geek, but I think this is really cool! MD20 side view. Steel insert is clearly visible. Top view. I wish I had a Russian 8 to show too, but I can't afford one at the moment! At least I finally got these pictures up. Maybe someday, I'll eventually get around to doing the 8" vs 19" pattern testing as well. 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Very cool! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks for the posting. My father is a radiologist so I like to see X rays taken of our toys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 The buckshot one reminds me of DNA. Very cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe Zambeak 53 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Those are awesome, thanks for sharing!!! I really like the one with the MD20 as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runofthemill 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wow, those are awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 thank you for the informative post and pics! wheres the micron microscope guy with the pics of the polymers!!!!???!?!?!?!? what buckshot did you load the AGP with/ prolly one of the makes I shoot, huh? LOL thats messy reporting that this post should be "pinned". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 That's one of the few things I've really enjoyed in some time. A+ for being original and interesting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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corbin 621 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Definitely needs to be sticky. EDIT: NOW IT IS.....YAY!!! Though I doubt there would be much different from the Surefires and the Promags, it would only be thorough to do those too. Dang, now I'm wanting to "Frankenmag" my Russian 5 rounder into an 8 or 10 rounder. LOL Corbin Edited March 28, 2009 by Corbin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raoul_Duke 113 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dang, now I'm wanting to "Frankenmag" my Russian 5 rounder into an 8 or 10 rounder. LOL I'd bet that Mike will fill that void before too long, since he can do the drums, mags probably won't be shit comparatively . . . And thanks DistalRadius, that is cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 That loaded AGP pic is bad-ass! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Object: Xray pictures Status: STOLEN FOR PERSONAL USE, HAHAHA I LOVE THE INTERNET HAHAHAHA I mean uh, nice pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wotan1105 7 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 great idea, that drum does look wicked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Fantastic work! Thank you for sharing DistalRadius. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wow, I come back to check on this post in the morning and find its a stickie! Glad this is a place that can appreciate this sort of thing. For me its kind of like career meets hobby; business and pleasure! I'm eventually gonna try to get some of my SBR AR15 too. It should x-ray really well since its aluminum. Thanks to all for the kind words, I'll add x-ray pics of other Saiga magazines should I ever aquire any. Oh, and everyone should feel free to use these pics in any way they like. No credit required. Maybe Mike can find a way to use the MD20 pics for marketing or something. Love this forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I sent RAAC the link to this thread, Im sure they would be interested in a look as well. definately sticky worthy, this one. again, thanks for the pictures! you should ask one of the vendors here if you can borrow a mag of each of the types that you dont have to shoot film of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Can we assume your work doesn't know you're X-raying these? LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRISONSHANK 70 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 great to get such a rare glimpse into something i think about 24/7!! thx much Distal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norty 13 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Those are some sweet pix!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 This was very well done and very informative. Thanks so much for posting! I wonder if anyone would be interested in providing you a ProMag or a Surefire for X-Raying... Perhaps someone local. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sudaevpps43 31 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Great pics DistalRadius. It's outstanding and informative contributions like this from its members that makes the Saiga 12 forum IMHO the best gun board on the web. I do have one small request. If you ever get a chance to X-ray mags or drums again, if possible please take a few X-rays with the steel feed lip clip taken off the magazine, to show what the steel insert (or lack thereof) in the rear catch looks like. By the way, if you ever want to X-ray a Russian 8-rounder, I have a couple and would be more than happy to loan you one. Just PM me with your shipping address and I'll UPS it to you. Edited March 29, 2009 by Frogfoot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Can we assume your work doesn't know you're X-raying these? LOL X-rays will be free under socialized healthcare anyway. Very nice job on the pics DistalRadius! That MD-20 pic is a freakin' work of art! (makes a cool desktop wallpaper too!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Great pics! That MD20 X-ray would look awesome on a black t-shirt, hint.(a loaded one would look even cooler) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShotgunSavvy 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 This is so cool. Neat pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Can we assume your work doesn't know you're X-raying these? LOL Most everybody in my clinic has their concealed carry permit. I've shown several of the doctors some of my assault rifles and I've helped advise quite a few others here about handgun purchases and firearms in general. They all know I spend my down time on gun forums and are fine with it. I consider myself to be very lucky in that respect, in this day and age. I try to be discreet about it but yes, they know I've x-rayed a few magazines. Doesn't cost anything, so no biggie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) I took the one of the drum (my favorite) and did a quick Photoshop job to restore the section on the left that got slightly cut off. I cleaned up a couple spots too: This needs to be a T-shirt......... Oh, Juggernaut?! Corbin Edited March 29, 2009 by Corbin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Kilo 42 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 YOINK!! Thanks for the avatar!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oak 3 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 You beat me to that Alpha Kilo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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