Are Promag magazines any good?
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Everyone I asked told me they were junk. So, I ignored them and purchased some for my G19. They worked fine, (shooting matches weekly IDPA). I eventually purchased a few more for my Beretta 9mm Cougar. They also worked fine. My experience is that they function flawlessy.
BluesBear
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I have had some problems with some of them but not all of them. I had some for a .38 Super that just refused to work any better than 80%
So I'll spend a dollar or two more and get a brand I can trust.
Having said that, the ones I have used for the 1903 and 1908 Colt Pocket Automatics seem to work just fine.
So I'll spend a dollar or two more and get a brand I can trust.
Having said that, the ones I have used for the 1903 and 1908 Colt Pocket Automatics seem to work just fine.
Walt Sherrill
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It depends on the gun brand and the luck of the draw.
I've had good luck with S&W 59 series Pro-Mags. Also with some Pro-mags labeled as "EAA Factory." Pro-Mags have also worked well with most of the CZ compact guns. I use the 75B Compact .40 mag in my 9mm Compact -- gives me four extra rounds! (The only cavaet I can offer is that the springs will not live long, and you'll have to replace them. But for the CZ compacts, the Pro-Mag price of around $13 compared to $30+ makes that an easy decision.)
Pro-Mags for some other guns are crap.
The nice thing about Pro-Mag, and unlike some other makers, is that if you have problems, Pro-Mag will generally try to make it right... and will sometimes throw in extras as freebies.
But, if you can find Mec-Gars, that's the best way to go. The price will vary from a little more $ (for some guns) to a LOT MORE $, but they are great mags (and the OEM provider for most major handgun makers.)
I've had good luck with S&W 59 series Pro-Mags. Also with some Pro-mags labeled as "EAA Factory." Pro-Mags have also worked well with most of the CZ compact guns. I use the 75B Compact .40 mag in my 9mm Compact -- gives me four extra rounds! (The only cavaet I can offer is that the springs will not live long, and you'll have to replace them. But for the CZ compacts, the Pro-Mag price of around $13 compared to $30+ makes that an easy decision.)
Pro-Mags for some other guns are crap.
The nice thing about Pro-Mag, and unlike some other makers, is that if you have problems, Pro-Mag will generally try to make it right... and will sometimes throw in extras as freebies.
But, if you can find Mec-Gars, that's the best way to go. The price will vary from a little more $ (for some guns) to a LOT MORE $, but they are great mags (and the OEM provider for most major handgun makers.)
railroader
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Doug Add
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I usually get shouted down when I write this on the SIGforum, but I have four 13 round ProMags for my P228, and have never experienced the first problem with them.
Two addenda: First, I only use them at the range. I carry the gun with factory magazines. Second, the springs are weaker than in SIG factory magazines. I recently replaced them with Wolff +5% extra power springs. In ten months of shooting I never had a failure with the original springs, but didn't want to wait until I did to make the change.
Even with the new springs each ProMag only cost me about $16. If I had to pay more than $10 each for them I would have passed, and purchased Mec-Gars (15 rounders cost $20), but I am satisfied with them for range use.
I don't know if this helps with an XD-9 decision, but that is my experience with their product.
Two addenda: First, I only use them at the range. I carry the gun with factory magazines. Second, the springs are weaker than in SIG factory magazines. I recently replaced them with Wolff +5% extra power springs. In ten months of shooting I never had a failure with the original springs, but didn't want to wait until I did to make the change.
Even with the new springs each ProMag only cost me about $16. If I had to pay more than $10 each for them I would have passed, and purchased Mec-Gars (15 rounders cost $20), but I am satisfied with them for range use.
I don't know if this helps with an XD-9 decision, but that is my experience with their product.
I have had the exact same experience as Doug. Three Promags came with the P228 I purchased from CDNN. I also ordered a factory Sig mag with the gun. The first thing I did with the Promags was replace the springs with a Wolff +5% spring. Although the mags worked fine, I found the original Promag springs really weak. I use them for range only and they've been perfect. If I carry the P228, the Sig mag is in it. I'm going to get a couple of Mec-Gar 15 round mags for back-up.
If the Promags had not come with the P228, I woul have just bought Sig or Mec-Gar mags. Mec-Gar makes the mags for Sig to Sig specs.
Glocker
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I heard that if they are fully loaded they make great door stops 
Gary G23
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Junk
Erich
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Walt's comments mirror my understanding of the situation.
Island Beretta
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Yes....
HankB
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Pro Mags work fine in my BHP.
When I first decided to try them during the dark days of the AWB, I bought four new ones - cheap - and then attended a weekend pistol class during which I expended well over 1000 rounds.
Using those four Pro Mags exclusively, I had NO malfunctions of any type.
Several thousand rounds later, they're still working 100%. So far, so good.
When I first decided to try them during the dark days of the AWB, I bought four new ones - cheap - and then attended a weekend pistol class during which I expended well over 1000 rounds.
Using those four Pro Mags exclusively, I had NO malfunctions of any type.
Several thousand rounds later, they're still working 100%. So far, so good.
Walt Sherrill
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And wanting to be sure I got good mags, I bought three FACTORY mags for my BHP, and started having mag problems.
My cheapy 17-round South African mags, however, work pretty well.
My cheapy 17-round South African mags, however, work pretty well.
As some others have stated, depends on the mags and the guns. I have Pro Mags I use at the range for both my 226/228 and my Couger 8000. (I too only rely on higher quality/factory mags for carry and home protection). No problems whatsoever. I will replace the springs when I get around to it, but for now, they are working just fine in these guns.
Doug Add suggested to me that I open them up and clean them before I use them. I didn't until after I had used them. No problems before the cleaning and no problems after.
Frandy
Doug Add suggested to me that I open them up and clean them before I use them. I didn't until after I had used them. No problems before the cleaning and no problems after.
Frandy
popeye
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Check the XD forum. You may be able to use factory 10 rd. mags. in .40 cal, and stuff 12-13 rds. of 9mm in them and use in your XD9.
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewforum.php?f=20&sid=8e3673526b0c14bb23467a1a01084bda
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewforum.php?f=20&sid=8e3673526b0c14bb23467a1a01084bda
The Drew
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If you have an XD then buy factory mags... (I have an xd 40 and have tried other than factory and had problems)
I have several promags for my 1911 and they function and feed fine.
I have a cz p01 and on advice from some others I bought 2 compact 75 mags made for .40 and everytime the 5th or 6th round fails to feed.
So I went to all factory mags with my cz
I plan on purchasing 2 promags for my bersa thunder .380 but haven't gotten that far yet...
So yes and no, good and bad experiences. Like has been said depends on which gun you have...
I have several promags for my 1911 and they function and feed fine.
I have a cz p01 and on advice from some others I bought 2 compact 75 mags made for .40 and everytime the 5th or 6th round fails to feed.
So I went to all factory mags with my cz
I plan on purchasing 2 promags for my bersa thunder .380 but haven't gotten that far yet...
So yes and no, good and bad experiences. Like has been said depends on which gun you have...
Walt Sherrill
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Something about Pro-Mags and SOME P-01s. They work beautifully in some P-01s, and not worth a crap in others. They seem to work well in the PCRs and Compacts (except the very oldest ones, which seem to have tighter grip frames.) Your experience is not unusual, in that regard.
yayarx7
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I buy promags for my CZ right at my local Acadamy for $17 each. So far they work just fine in my CZ75B at a match or the range. I do carry factory mags.
I have one Pro Mag for a Star 30m 9mm, should stock up as I bet they will stop making mags for an sort of obscure gun like this. Also have 2 Pro Mags for Wather P-1. They all seem to function fine but I can tell they are not made quite as well as the factory ones.
I've actually been to the factory, it's listed as some other name so I think magazines may be a sideline. My friend says Promags sucked in his S&W 4506 and I heard stay away from the high cap Makarov mags they put out. I tend to only like aftermarket mags form places like Mec Gar or Wilsons just to be on the safe side.
I've actually been to the factory, it's listed as some other name so I think magazines may be a sideline. My friend says Promags sucked in his S&W 4506 and I heard stay away from the high cap Makarov mags they put out. I tend to only like aftermarket mags form places like Mec Gar or Wilsons just to be on the safe side.
Pro Mags work fine in my CZ-75B. They won't fit in my older Pre-B 75.
They seem to not be quite as well made as Mec Gars, but I haven't had any problems. They have a better overall rep than the old "USA" brand mags. Everyone agrees that the USA mags were junk.
They seem to not be quite as well made as Mec Gars, but I haven't had any problems. They have a better overall rep than the old "USA" brand mags. Everyone agrees that the USA mags were junk.
Moondoggie
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I have a couple of 10 rounders for my 4506...they've always worked perfectly.
As others have already stated, it depends on the particular gun.
I had the same problem with finding factory mags for my XD9 a while back, so I picked up a Promag for $17.00 at Academy Sports. Even though it's obvious that it's no where near as well made as the Springfield factory mags, it has functioned flawlessly to this point. I even use it for IDPA tactical reloads as my starter mag..I just can't bring myself to drop a factory mag on a concrete floor.
Now the Promag that I own for my Ruger P89 is an entirely different animal. It is almost useless. Any upward pressure on the magazine while firing will cause the slide to lock open. It seems that the base plate is too thin causing the feed lips to catch on the central rib machined into the underside of the slide if I should not pay attention to my grip and push up on the bottom of the mag or allow the mag to rest against a barricade when shooting behind cover.
As others have suggested, go with MecGar's or factory mags if possible, but the Promags should work with your XD if you can't find anything else.
BTW...Cheaper Than Dirt has factory XD mags in stock now, just bought a new 9mm mag last week.
I had the same problem with finding factory mags for my XD9 a while back, so I picked up a Promag for $17.00 at Academy Sports. Even though it's obvious that it's no where near as well made as the Springfield factory mags, it has functioned flawlessly to this point. I even use it for IDPA tactical reloads as my starter mag..I just can't bring myself to drop a factory mag on a concrete floor.
Now the Promag that I own for my Ruger P89 is an entirely different animal. It is almost useless. Any upward pressure on the magazine while firing will cause the slide to lock open. It seems that the base plate is too thin causing the feed lips to catch on the central rib machined into the underside of the slide if I should not pay attention to my grip and push up on the bottom of the mag or allow the mag to rest against a barricade when shooting behind cover.
As others have suggested, go with MecGar's or factory mags if possible, but the Promags should work with your XD if you can't find anything else.
BTW...Cheaper Than Dirt has factory XD mags in stock now, just bought a new 9mm mag last week.
Thanks guys. Now Midway does sell the factory XD mags at the same or a little more then Promags. They are just out of stock. I guess the XD is petty populer then.
Now I have always heard that you should stick with factory mags, but sometimes that isn't always possable.
-Bill
Now I have always heard that you should stick with factory mags, but sometimes that isn't always possable.
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