Zombie_killin_fool 0 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 So I've seen all the topics about the mags and what not but I just want a simple straight to the point answer what kind of mags can I get which require no modification or anything but are still reliable,thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canoecanoe 63 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Do you have a bullet guide installed? If not, then the SGM (Surefire) mags are the way to go. They require no modification and are of high quality. Edited June 3, 2012 by canoecanoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbanzai 113 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Even SMG's may require a little fitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbizzle 18 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I know everyone poo's on Tapco products and in alot of cases it is justified BUT with a bullet guide installed Tapco Galil mags have run flawlessly in my .223 for several hundred rounds. These don't have to be modified. Might as well try one as they're only like $14. I think the used steel Galil mags from CTD are around $30. I haven't tried anything else in mine because the cheapest option worked the first time around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtRaven 531 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 ...what kind of mags can I get which require no modification or anything but are still reliable... Saiga OEM (if no modifications whatsoever, and that includes rifle). They don't require bullet guide. Next best IMO is SGM, which might require minor filing at mag catch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canoecanoe 63 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I know everyone poo's on Tapco products and in alot of cases it is justified BUT with a bullet guide installed Tapco Galil mags have run flawlessly in my .223 for several hundred rounds. These don't have to be modified. Might as well try one as they're only like $14. I think the used steel Galil mags from CTD are around $30. I haven't tried anything else in mine because the cheapest option worked the first time around. While these locked up OK in my rifle, they had what I consider to be excessive wobble and this was unacceptable to me. My comments for what they are worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian M1 50 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I use SGM mags in mine. They are rock solid in there. They seem to be "hit or miss" with the latch fit. All of mine fit, but one of them required a few strokes with a med file to snap the catch in properly. The others seem to be tight, but will snap the latch (you want to hear that "click") with a decent nudge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 SGM or factory mags. I've been lucky no mods to any of the 12 SGM mags I use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trailthrasher 0 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Anybody experience the front - plastic - tab snapping on a SGM magazine? The front tab that acts as a bullet guide...? Just wondering... seems like a weak point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marsofold 6 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Anybody experience the front - plastic - tab snapping on a SGM magazine? The front tab that acts as a bullet guide...? Just wondering... seems like a weak point. I had one break off. It's what lead me to look into other magazine options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shooper2004 1 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I know everyone poo's on Tapco products and in alot of cases it is justified BUT with a bullet guide installed Tapco Galil mags have run flawlessly in my .223 for several hundred rounds. These don't have to be modified. Might as well try one as they're only like $14. I think the used steel Galil mags from CTD are around $30. I haven't tried anything else in mine because the cheapest option worked the first time around. Do they have a lot of wobble when you use them? I'v e tried the plastic tapco galil mags in mine (converted saiga) and they have a tremendous amount of wobble to them-- and while I havent had feeding problems, I have had issues with non-firing rounds because the firing pin doesnt impact the primer hard enough, and leaves a weak impression. I know everyone poo's on Tapco products and in alot of cases it is justified BUT with a bullet guide installed Tapco Galil mags have run flawlessly in my .223 for several hundred rounds. These don't have to be modified. Might as well try one as they're only like $14. I think the used steel Galil mags from CTD are around $30. I haven't tried anything else in mine because the cheapest option worked the first time around. Do they have a lot of wobble when you use them? I'v e tried the plastic tapco galil mags in mine (converted saiga) and they have a tremendous amount of wobble to them-- and while I havent had feeding problems, I have had issues with non-firing rounds because the firing pin doesnt impact the primer hard enough, and leaves a weak impression. Sorry, that's aimed at the post a few about mentioning the plastic, not steel galil mags. apologies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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