poly ar mags...

[zimm]

.... suck donkey balls.


i just found stress fractures in my Pmag lips after less than 6 cycles. had the same issues with thermolds.

im down to USGI as a recommendation. the surefire, arnt sure to fire, and i think one could process a dear with how sharp the lips were on the israeli ones. well, they eliminate the need for a k-bar i guess.

 

[JWP58]

Hmm maybe user error? Pmags are good to go. Honestly I'd consider them probably the best option out there, besides usgi. And even then I would run the usgi with magpul followers.

Im sure if you sent them back Magpul would take care of you. Sometimes **** happens in the manuf. process.

 

[2025 deleted member]

Same issue with two different mags? Is it a gun issue?

 

[zimm]

just one pmag. i noticed it when pulled ir from the well and round popped out. it was likely cracked longer, and i didnt notice.

the 3 thermolds that cracked did so when i accidentally dropped one loaded onto a wood floor from 36", and it spewed rounds at my feet. the next two i did as a test to see if they were junk. more footsies with the 556, they are junk. all 4 are cracked at the weakest point, the rear cut that is there to clear the bolt. there is no bolt contact, i checked that, it was in an unmodified SWMP 300blk. they crack not at the seam, but off to the left a little. that makes it a stress fracture and a design error, not manufacturing error, most likely.

i dont have a single brand of AK mag that you couldnt build a house of. not the best system of attachment, but durability and reliability of the design is friggin flawless.

im going to epoxy the pmag. it looks to be a better resin than the thermold. those will just be half filled range mags now.

i bought a lancer to see how the poly/metal lip combo holds up.

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

I like my lancer mags. Although my stock is now full of mostly aluminum USGI mags. Was it a gen 2 or gen 3 pmag?

 

[Ray_G]

I love my pmags and have never seen an issue with them.

That being said...H&K high reliability mags are fantastic and I have those as the go-to options with PMAGs as back ups.

 

[mog]

I've hear of problems with 1st generation P-mags over on Lightfighter. It seems to only be on the colored (non-black) mags. Somthing about the dye effecting them.
It is my understanding that MagPul will warranty them free of charge. You should give them a shout.
I've had no problems with my P-mags (all tan or OD), but they get little use. I mainly use USGI or ex-Israeli poly mags. I've had the Israeli poly mags crack lips, but heck they are very old and very abused. I picked up a boat load of those in Texas a long-long time ago at $1.50 each, so those are pretty much disposable IMO.
Best of luck

 

[Dave Bennett]

The newer (gen 2 and 3) Pmags are better, I'd call in that warranty on the bad mag. IMHO, Pmags are FAR superior to USGI, and Thermelts are junk. No experience with Lancer. YMMV.

 

[stolenheron]

just say no to pro-mag and thermolds. you shouldn't have a problem with your Pmags but i'm sure there are always a few bad apples in a bunch.

I've run M2 30rd pmags, 10rd m3 pmags, lancer mags, tango-down mags, USGI 30rd mags from various companies, and 20rd colt usgi mags. all have been just fine, only hang ups I have had are running 62gr penetrator ammo in the colt 20rd mags.