M1A: Is this magazine 5-pack a good deal?

[silverlance]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270087534750&rd=1&rd=1

A friend of mine in Oregon wants to buy these, but I thought I'd check with you guys first. I don't even have an M1A, so I don't know diddly about M1A magazines.

Do these look USGI to you? And do you think they are a good price?

kev

 

[mattw]

I can't tell if they are USGI or not but if they are thats a steal of a deal.. normally the GI mags in wrappers go for $40 or $50 at gunshows and can't be found in the shops in my area at all.

 

[Guns R Tools]

Can't tell. Most likely it is not GI mags. If it is the seller would say it.


Ammoman.com sells similar mags in blued finish.

From their web site

"M-14 MAGAZINES 20 ROUND MAGS
MADE IN TAIWAN TYPE 57 MAGS

YOU CANNOT TELL THESE FROM USGI MAGS

BRAND NEW STURDY STEEL CONSTRUCTION
THEY WORK AND LOOK GREAT

$89- 5 Mags
DELIVERED

$149- 10 Mags
DELIVERED


$345- 25 Mags
DELIVERED



Good luck.

 

[mattw]

anyone know anything about the ammoman mags?

 

[RecoilRob]

Agree that they are probably Type 57's. Midway has them for $15.99.

 

[Guns R Tools]

Another source.

http://www.44mag.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CM20

"M14 & M1A Magazine 20rd USGI CMI
New USGI mil-spec M14 20rd magazines from CMI. Current US Govt issue, same magazines sold by Springfield Armory Inc.

Stamped C.M.I. on rear of magazine.

New: M-14Forum.com has selected 44MAG.com as a recommended magazine supplier.

Don't fall for the knock off M14 magazines that are flooding the market. Some of the newer knock offs and imports look like genuine USGI mags but we have not found any of these to be 100% reliable.

Real CMI magazines like the ones for sale here are made from heavier steel, have correctly formed metal followers, a welded on (not stamped) locking lug, mil-spec square spring, and 13 spot welds on the front of the magazine. *** At our request CMI is now stamping mags "CMI" starting 1/5/07.

As always your satisfaction is guaranteed or money back.


Item Number : CM20
This item is in stock and ready to ship!

Retail Price: $50.00
My Price: $23.99

Buy 10 at only $22.99 each.
Buy 20 at only $21.99 each.
Buy 50 at only $20.99 each.
Buy 100 at only $19.99 each.



Good luck.

 

[MechAg94]

The CMI mags are what I have heard is the best quality right now since they are new USGI.
However, 5 for $75 is pretty good for actual USGI mags. Armalite was selling off their stock for $25 and most people weren't any cheaper. Armalite is now selling the CMI mags.