Tapco Galil Mags
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Al Thompson
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I'll put this in "Rifle" and see if we can get you some answers. 
wally
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They have worked fine in my Saiga .223 conversion, but I'd recommend also having a few real Galil metal mags just in case.
WardenWolf
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Tapco's Galil mags are great. They're better than the real metal ones, which are almost always worn out and improperly serviced. I have a Golani, and the mag that came with it was completely unusable. I didn't put a bullet guide in my Saiga .223, but my Galil mag locked up just fine in it.
Here's the problem with original Galil mags: their springs are usually worn out, and you can't get replacements. Someone tried refurbishing mine with an AK-47 spring, but the AK mag has a much higher curve, which left the rear of the follower poorly-supported. The end result was that the bolt carrier ran completely over the round without picking it up. Every single time. Put a Tapco mag in to replace it, no problem.
Here's the problem with original Galil mags: their springs are usually worn out, and you can't get replacements. Someone tried refurbishing mine with an AK-47 spring, but the AK mag has a much higher curve, which left the rear of the follower poorly-supported. The end result was that the bolt carrier ran completely over the round without picking it up. Every single time. Put a Tapco mag in to replace it, no problem.
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