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Hey all,
Was at a gunshow today and picked up a GI mag marked w/ mfr. 30745. Ammoman, among others, sells mags with that same mfr. number.
I noticed 2 problems with the mags.
1. Upon later comparison with other mags, the witness holes aren't anywhere near their proper location. They start with the second round and go to the general vicinity of the sixth, but they aren't quite spaced right. No biggie, so long as it works right.
2. It doesn't work right. The mag catch hole is cut a bit low, and the mag will only seat properly with a good hard slam. A little time with a file might resolve this, if I file carefully. For now, this is only a range mag.
I also purchased a mag with mfr. #1m291, and the follower on that one binds inside the tube... and doesn't let go until it's dropped. Quite strange, because I have another one with that same number that's OK.
Just thought you all should know.
John
Was at a gunshow today and picked up a GI mag marked w/ mfr. 30745. Ammoman, among others, sells mags with that same mfr. number.
I noticed 2 problems with the mags.
1. Upon later comparison with other mags, the witness holes aren't anywhere near their proper location. They start with the second round and go to the general vicinity of the sixth, but they aren't quite spaced right. No biggie, so long as it works right.
2. It doesn't work right. The mag catch hole is cut a bit low, and the mag will only seat properly with a good hard slam. A little time with a file might resolve this, if I file carefully. For now, this is only a range mag.
I also purchased a mag with mfr. #1m291, and the follower on that one binds inside the tube... and doesn't let go until it's dropped. Quite strange, because I have another one with that same number that's OK.
Just thought you all should know.
John