GI ASSY Mags & Colt Factory Mags - Page 2

Euclidean · May 20th, 2005, 12:47 AM

Depends.

For the Bersa Thunder 380, I played with the Pro Mag and the factory mag. Fed a couple boxes through each. No problems with either.

The spring in the Pro Mag feels a little less tense, but it's actually easier to load; it has a much smoother feel. I tried to induce a malfunction using snap caps, etc. but couldn't get a FTF out of it.

The thing is though, I don't think the Bersa factory magazine is that great to begin with. But it does seem to work.

Both of the magazines were so tight when I first got them that I've been keeping snap caps in them to loosen them up ever so slightly. Well guess what. Both of them are still as tight as the day I got them.

I'd carry a Pro Mag full of hollow points for this gun with confidence. Or at least this particular Pro Mag. I wouldn't give someone a magazine I don't feel comfortable with myself.

I'll get my aunt another factory magazine for Christmas just in case.

But I don't think Pro Mag would be my first choice for the vast majority of guns. I think it only works out here because it's an inexpensive gun in the first place.

Bumper · May 20th, 2005, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier762

When it comes to the 1911, the very BEST mags are made by Wilson! Everything else, I stick with the factory, especially for the Sigs.

I'm with you, give me a handful of Wilson 47D's and I am a happy man. I have, unlike Prospector and Nighthawk had very good luck with my Nighthawk magazines (made for Novak in Italy) but the Wilson's are heavier gauge stainless and have never presented a problem.

QKShooter · May 20th, 2005, 02:02 AM

Factory SIG magazines are made by Mec-Gar

OD · June 23rd, 2005, 05:53 PM

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Their Colt mags were just awful for a while.

They still can be, depends on the supplier.
I have been fortunate, none of my Metalform-Colt magazines has ever given me problems.

RSSZ · June 23rd, 2005, 06:19 PM

Factory Kel-Tec mags are made by MEC-GAR also.------

May 20th, 2005, 12:47 AM	#11
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	Depends. For the Bersa Thunder 380, I played with the Pro Mag and the factory mag. Fed a couple boxes through each. No problems with either. The spring in the Pro Mag feels a little less tense, but it's actually easier to load; it has a much smoother feel. I tried to induce a malfunction using snap caps, etc. but couldn't get a FTF out of it. The thing is though, I don't think the Bersa factory magazine is that great to begin with. But it does seem to work. Both of the magazines were so tight when I first got them that I've been keeping snap caps in them to loosen them up ever so slightly. Well guess what. Both of them are still as tight as the day I got them. I'd carry a Pro Mag full of hollow points for this gun with confidence. Or at least this particular Pro Mag. I wouldn't give someone a magazine I don't feel comfortable with myself. I'll get my aunt another factory magazine for Christmas just in case. But I don't think Pro Mag would be my first choice for the vast majority of guns. I think it only works out here because it's an inexpensive gun in the first place. __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

May 20th, 2005, 02:02 AM	#13
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,957	SIG Mags Factory SIG magazines are made by Mec-Gar

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June 23rd, 2005, 06:19 PM	#15
RSSZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,847	Factory Kel-Tec mags are made by MEC-GAR also.------