Sig Magazines

Holdcard · April 29th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Looking for a little advice from the Sig bunch. Is there a less expensive brand of magazine that is dependable?

Thanks,

Holdcard

QKShooter · April 29th, 2008, 10:47 PM

The SIG factory mags are made by MecGar.
I'd stick with those.
A pistol is only as good as the mags you use.

Holdcard · April 29th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Thanks, I didn't want to buy junk and have no experience with who's who.

I'd rather have a few that work than a bunch that don't.

Holdcard

cvhoss · April 30th, 2008, 12:32 AM

It could be that I'm just lucky, but I have several ProMag magazines for different handguns and have never had a bad one. Only problem I've ever had with them is the one I have for my PM-9 won't hold the slide back when empty. Works fine other than that.

Hoss

enigmaone · April 30th, 2008, 01:28 AM

Stick with the Sig Mags, Is your life so cheap, To save a little Money?, Don't
compromise it ,just to save a few dollors. IMHO

Holdcard · April 30th, 2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enigmaone

Stick with the Sig Mags, Is your life so cheap, To save a little Money?, Don't
compromise it ,just to save a few dollors. IMHO

That's why I'm asking.

I've noticed that some generic foods at the grocery store are indistinguishable from the name brand, with others the difference is obvious with one bite.

So, on the things that the generic is lessor quality I buy name brand, when the quality is the same I buy generic. Just trying to apply that principle to everything I do. Not compromising for a few bucks, just trying to being wise with the bucks I have

Holdcard

kazzaerexys · April 30th, 2008, 11:23 AM

Allow me to give a somewhat different answer...

Top Gun Supply carries Novak mags for SIGs that tend to run about $20, rather than the $40--$50 of SIG/MecGars. I use them for IDPA in my P220 and P226 where they get abused by getting dropped on the ground, in the mud, whathaveyou, and have had absolutely no problems with them.

They also have decent prices on the factory SIG magazines, as well.

enigmaone · April 30th, 2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holdcard

That's why I'm asking.

I've noticed that some generic foods at the grocery store are indistinguishable from the name brand, with others the difference is obvious with one bite.

So, on the things that the generic is lessor quality I buy name brand, when the quality is the same I buy generic. Just trying to apply that principle to everything I do. Not compromising for a few bucks, just trying to being wise with the bucks I have

Holdcard

Not busting your chops, Just telling you what works for me.
advice is free, take it for what it's worth.

rstickle · April 30th, 2008, 01:38 PM

I have to second Top Gun Supply. I think that between the stock of SIG parts, prices and their customer service they are a hard outfit to beat!

Holdcard · April 30th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enigmaone

Not busting your chops, Just telling you what works for me.
advice is free, take it for what it's worth.

No offense taken nor intended.

I usually stick with OEM magazines. This is my first Sig for carry, when I looked at Sig's site I guess I got sticker shock.

Holdcard

April 29th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#1
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April 29th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#2
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April 30th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#4
cvhoss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 796	It could be that I'm just lucky, but I have several ProMag magazines for different handguns and have never had a bad one. Only problem I've ever had with them is the one I have for my PM-9 won't hold the slide back when empty. Works fine other than that. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Kahr PM-9 / Sig P-245 / Para NiteHawg / Walther PPK / Beretta Tomcat / Ruger LCP BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 / Sig Sauer 239 SAS / Walther PPS .40 NRA Life Member My Web Site

April 30th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#5
enigmaone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: englewood fl Posts: 955	Stick with the Sig Mags, Is your life so cheap, To save a little Money?, Don't compromise it ,just to save a few dollors. IMHO __________________ quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

April 30th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#7
kazzaerexys Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 928	Allow me to give a somewhat different answer... Top Gun Supply carries Novak mags for SIGs that tend to run about $20, rather than the $40--$50 of SIG/MecGars. I use them for IDPA in my P220 and P226 where they get abused by getting dropped on the ground, in the mud, whathaveyou, and have had absolutely no problems with them. They also have decent prices on the factory SIG magazines, as well. __________________ “What is a moderate interpretation of [the Constitution]? Halfway between what it says and [...] what you want it to say?” —Justice Antonin Scalia

April 30th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#9
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 10,009	I have to second Top Gun Supply. I think that between the stock of SIG parts, prices and their customer service they are a hard outfit to beat! __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

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