Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) I got some Glock 21 mags in the mail for a well established and reputable seller. The first thing I noticed is that they were packed loose in the box, without any packaging what-so-ever (no Glock boxes, no plastic bags, nothing). Then I noticed some architecture differences. My older mags have a depression on both sides for the release to engage (I assume for left or right operation), and one side has a metal insert. The new mags have only a depression in one side and no steel insert. The "Glock Austria" font is very clearly difference, and generally looks not as well done on the new mags. The new mags are noticeably lighter (maybe an oz or two). The injection locations on the new mags are in a different spot than the old mags (the little dimpels) and the parting line isn't nearly as straight as on the older mags. The new mag also as a metal pin sticking through the side, up toward the steel lips. They go in the gun and drop free just like the others I own. I just think these differences are weird. They just generally seem of "lower quality" than my older mags. So... Is this just the new gen 4 mag or did I get some China ripoff stuff? edit: Ba!! I double posted and for some reason THIS is the one that didn't get the pictures attached the first time. Edited January 25, 2013 by Maxwelhse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Take pictures. Show us so that we may judge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JC GoF 70 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 ^^^What he said ^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think as a result of the double post they didn't attach to this message. Please see edit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garnaz 215 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Looks like gen3 mag. Gen4 have double cuts for ambidextrous release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That's weird... They were back ordered so I guess I expected them to show up as Gen 4s. The lack of any packaging at all is also strange. My other 8 G21 mags all came in plastic Glock clam shell boxes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Gen 3 on left, Gen 4 on right. I'll take them both. PM me your mailing address, so I can send payment.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theorangeplanet 968 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Looks at the tops of the followers, too... if it is gen3 versus gen4 they should be different as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 authentic products. 3 and 4. have both right here right now. same as yours. lots of mags dont come in the nice gray bubble pack. they came in a tightly packed case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 What he said ^^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Thanks to all. I feel better now. I am impressed at how much the quality has improved on the Gen 4 compared to the Gen 3. Everything about the 4 is better from what I can see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Those mags have a problem, you need to send them to me for repair.(you pay shipping) I will fix them if I can. Edited January 26, 2013 by RED333 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 evl has first dibs... Like I said to him: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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MT Predator 2,294 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Wouldn't bootleg magazines say Grock on them? Edited January 26, 2013 by MT Predator 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Wouldn't bootleg magazines say Grock on them? I was thinking Crock O Shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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