Gout72 8 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have a couple of those 13rnd clear mags for my S20. I haven't had a chance use them because I got them after I started the conversion process. So, I would like to get some opinions on the durability or any experiences with these mags. TIA. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I like them but where I work made them. that said the biggest thing to getting them to work is in loading them. always get the rim of the shell above in front of the one under it. you can tell if you have a good stack up on the shells by how high the 2nd shell is, a good stack up will have about 1/2 (little less) of the 2nd shell above the rim. (see photos). Also remeber these are just a mag not a repair so if your gun cycles the 2 3/4" ammo with the factory mag it should work fine with the hi cap mags, if it doesn't work with the factory mag these mags won't change that. They're very tough (made with Lexan same stuff as bullet proof glass and we used a good quality spring) but like anything else can be broken. Hopefully they'll work fine for you and if you find you need more mags the steel ones are damn good too (we didn't make them) Edited May 13, 2014 by the 4th Doctor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wagnikov 186 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 My opinion is; I want some!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cav01c14 4 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I really wanted some but couldn't find any so I went with the 10 rd CSS mags. I would paint them black if I were you I can't stand clear lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wagnikov 186 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Got the csspecs, there awesome. Just like the novelty of the clear mags. I got kids(blame them for all the childish buys) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cav01c14 4 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Got the csspecs, there awesome. Just like the novelty of the clear mags. I got kids(blame them for all the childish buys) They are pretty sweet clear and you can see them just need a bumpski so you can watch how fast they load! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faststang90 18 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 i wish i could get some more. i got the new 10 round ones and my gun does not load ammo with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cav01c14 4 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Which new ten rounders do you have? I'm currently using CSS and the only issue I had was fitment which I took care of with a file. Are you using the polymer ones that are on ebay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faststang90 18 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 yeah mine are from css. i did the file job and they fit better but it still does not want to load a shell in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Are you speaking of the metal ones or the poly ones from Carolina shooters supply a few months ago.. People say CSS which could mean either. If its the metal, please describe the problem: Low feed High feed Catching on feed hood Bolt not fully closing. There is a little adjustment for each one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faststang90 18 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 its the poly ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 oh... I don't make those so I don't have any info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gout72 8 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I like them but where I work made them. that said the biggest thing to getting them to work is in loading them. always get the rim of the shell above in front of the one under it. you can tell if you have a good stack up on the shells by how high the 2nd shell is, a good stack up will have about 1/2 (little less) of the 2nd shell above the rim. (see photos). Also remeber these are just a mag not a repair so if your gun cycles the 2 3/4" ammo with the factory mag it should work fine with the hi cap mags, if it doesn't work with the factory mag these mags won't change that. They're very tough (made with Lexan same stuff as bullet proof glass and we used a good quality spring) but like anything else can be broken. Hopefully they'll work fine for you and if you find you need more mags the steel ones are damn good too (we didn't make them) These Clear mags are no longer being made, correct? Also, will I be hurting the spring if I keep the magazine loaded? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I wasn't done for a vepr12. Gout you won't hurt the springs keeping them loaded but you will spread the feed lips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drkstrw 15 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 do you think you could have them make a 2 round mag so i can use mine for hunting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 do you think you could have them make a 2 round mag so i can use mine for hunting? Buy a spare spring and shorten it, make a plug to put in the bottom of the mag so that you cannot load more than two rounds at a time. Problem solved. I think if I were hunting around Deeetroit I would want hundred round drums or some shit like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 You may want to verify it with 4th Doctor but unless I'm mistaken you can just cut the mag body off below any of the pairs of ribs on the sides to adjust them for capacity. The floor plate should slide over the bottom rib then and work like that. Just have to shorten the spring too. If I was needing a designated hunting mag that is what I would do. I would cut it to 5 rds then add a limiter. We do sell mag capacity limiters to make any mag for Saiga into a reduced capacity mag for hunting. I have a few of these mags and like them myself. More capacity than my Russian 8 rdrs if I need it. I already had my custom 2 rd hunting mags I made from factory 5rd mags years ago when we were making custom 2 and 10 rd mags out of two 5rd mags. There's a good thread somewhere about that with pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I never had any luck shortening them too much the angle of the follower makes the shells harder to get into the gun with just a couple of shells in it. Chances are you'd be better off adding a limiter to a 5 rounder. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cav01c14 4 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 For hunting this fall I just used my 5rd 3in mag and broke a pencil in half and stuck that in between the spring and the follower. Just make sure you can't load more then 2 shells in it and you should be golden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madjack 0 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 The 13 round poly mags from Mississpi Auto website were pretty damn good in my experience. I would recommend them. I also bought these tough plastic ones from Carolina Shooters but I haven't had the chance to test them properly due to the winter. I have heard they don't work well with bulk ammo, where as the 13 rounders worked pretty good with the bulk ammo in my experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wagnikov 186 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are the clear mags sgm? I still want some dang it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madjack 0 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are the clear mags sgm? I still want some dang it I'm not sure. I think they were made in Flordia though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Made by sanders manufacturing in Pensacola if my memory is working.. I think they are out of production. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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