Pmags or Aluminum ones?

[Rm105629]

I'm planning on getting my first AR in the near future and have been looking into mags to stock up on. I found some decent deals on Pmags (gen 2, non-windowed) and aluminum D&H mags (magpul follower, teflon coated). Which would be the better one to have if the price point is similar?

 

[topgunz1]

You'll find tons of opinions on this, I only have metal mags. some with magpul followers, some standard GI. Mags are a wear item, buy a bunch and toss them if one stops working.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Gen 2 PMags, Lancer L5AWM, and good aluminum mags with Magpul follower are my preferences. Buy whichever you find cheapest.

 

[Wolfgang1952]

I have over 200 GI metal mags and 80 Pmags of gen-2 & 3. I use my Pmags primarily for everyday use, and my GI’s for when the SHTF time. I like my Pmags, haven’t had one fail yet.

Wolf

 

[RovingDisco]

Buy'em cheap and stack'em deep...

 

[franch1se82]

I'm no germaphobe, but i do like my hands to be somewhat clean when fondling with my mags, therefore PMags get my vote. You could actually find the M2s for less than $9 per mag if you wait long enough and look hard enough.

On the other hand, I haven't had a GI mag fail on me (I don't own a single GI mag at this point).

 

[Rm105629]

Thanks for the insight. I was able to find gen2 Pmags and USGI mags for about the same price, so I didn't know if one was better than the other. Looks like I'll get some of each.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/1239/category/198/

http://www.southeastoutfitters.com/ar-mags/MP-MAG571-X/

 

[ShipWreck]

I pretty much only buy Pmags.

 

[topgunz1]

I actually ordered some Pmags after this post started, I'm using 20rd Pmags for my new 300 Blackout and standard USGI metal for my 5.56 guns, that way I can't get them mixed up.

 

[rcm192]

Im intersted in trying out the lancers. I shoot a scar (which only likes certain mags without modification or USGI mags) Also my ar pistol doesnt like the gen 3 pmags. They wont lock in right.

 

[JadeRaven]

Lancer AWM or bust.

I got rid of my pmags awhile back.

 

[TangoCharlie145]

There is a really good read on THE FIREARMS BLOG http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/09/08/ar-endurance-findings-at-a-rental-range/
about what lasts and does not at a rental range. Very interesting results.

 

[bsoileau24]

I really like the lancer awm. With that said I have and use brownells usgi, d&h usgi and gen 2 pmags all without any issues so far.

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[LACamper]

I have a mix. No complaints either way. I prefer Pmags but not for any reason I can explain. And that's even though the aluminum ones fit better in my mag carrier.

 

[Grandpa]

I use Pmags for my 300 Blackout and stainless steel mags for my 5.6/223. I selected this to help avoid loading the wrong ammo into one of my rifles. Probably unnecessary, but I figured it can't hurt.

My two 5.6/223 rifles were both purchased with metal mags. My two Daniel Defense 300 Blackout rifles both came with Pmags, so I stayed with that convention.

 

[3fifty7]

I have a variety of aluminum mags sitting in a shelf. I've switched to mostly 20rd Pmags, with a few 30s for my 223s and Lancer 20rd translucent smoke for my .300 blk.


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[hdfinder47]

Primary Arms has 30 rnd gen 3 Pmags for $9.99.

 

[rcm192]

There is a really good read on THE FIREARMS BLOG http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/09/08/ar-endurance-findings-at-a-rental-range/
about what lasts and does not at a rental range. Very interesting results.

Does anyone know what TDI upper this guy is talking about? I cant find it online.

 

[DH Vidrine]

I have been running 20 round stainless steel C-Products magazines in service rifle competition for the past six years. They work great.

 

[Rainsdrops]

whichever runs the best in your gun. I have an RRA AR that gives the devil with pmags. I can put the same mag in another AR and no problems