Mec-gar mags....just as good as factory Sig mags?

[phantomak47]

I bought some factory sig mags and they were almost $40.00. I think they are actually stamped mec gar on the side.

My question is, I can get Mec gar mags for $20.00 and I was wondering if they are the same mag with out the Sig stamp on it?

Are the Mec gars and Sig factory mags the same thing?

http://www.arizonagunrunners.net/Products/mecgar/mecgar.html

 

[Steve2237]

Mec Gar Mags

Yes ,Mec Gar manufactures magazine for all European Firearms makers. I just purchased some Mec Gar 13 rounders for my Browning Hi power and they are identical to the Mag that came with the gun. \
Great product with a reasonable price.

 

[gc70]

Are the Mec gars and Sig factory mags the same thing?

Yes and no.

Mec-Gar makes both Sig factory magazines and after-market magazines for Sigs.

Both types of magazines use the same tubes, but different springs and followers. The after-market magazines have a larger capacity than the factory magazines (i.e. 15-round 226 factory magazines vs. 17-round after-market magazines).

So you can pay a lot for factory magazines or a lot less for the same quality after-market magazines by the same manufacturer and also get larger capacity.

My after-market Mec-Gars work just as reliably as my factory Mec-Gars.

 

[Ghost Walker]

I have to agree with gc70. It really depends on the original lot. I've got Mec-Gars that are superior in every way to original factory issue magazines. I've, also, seen Mec-Gars that are clearly inferior to standard issue. Handle them before you buy, you should be able to tell the difference.


http://www.mec-gar.it/