Who makes these AR-15 mags??

[CoRoMo]

Do any of you know who makes the no-name Cabela's AR-15 mags located in the link below?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0037533227946a&type=product&cmCat=womenssale_2009_122308-catrtsr

Their chart, towards the bottom, describes the AR-15 mags as "Colt AR-15 .223", but let's not fool ourselves. Who makes these mags?

 

[lipadj46]

My question is why bother even worrying about it when you can buy pmag 30 rounders for $15?

 

[edelbrock]

Yeah I doubt those are Colt mags. Like it was said, I would just get a pmag.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Looks like it got some bad reveiws (2.3 out of 5 stars).

 

[CoRoMo]

My question is why bother even worrying about it

Well... I guess because I just recieved $100 in Cabela's gift cards from my credit card rewards. I would like to use all of that $100 to up my AR mag stock.

But when all I have to choose from is THIS, what would you suggest?
The Bushy mags?
Triple K?
Tapco?



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[ants]

I've never used Triple K rifle magazines, but several of us bought pistol mags and we're amazed at the reliability and quality. We use them for IPSC/USPSA pistol shoots and none of us have ever had a problem or failure. But I can't speak for their rifle mags because I've never used them.

Go to the ar15 boards and ask them, maybe they've used Triple K mags for AR rifles.

 

[CoRoMo]

I've never used Triple K rifle magazines, but several of us bought pistol mags and we're amazed at the reliability and quality.

I can't agree more. My dad has purchased their pistol mags. They are 100%.
I'm sure the AR mags are as well. But $45 for a pair? Whatcha think?

 

[Mooseman]

Alright, I know this is a dumb question but what exactly is a pmag and how are they different/better than other mags?

 

[cbrgator]

Pmags are a ultra-durable, ultra reliable polymer mags made by Magpul. They have quickly become the standard in AR magazines.

 

[RP88]

bravocompany (and just about everyone else now) has the good ol' GI aluminum/teflon mags back in stock for 12-14 bucks with the magpul followers. I'd take those over PMags.

 

[kilo729]

If you get the no-name mags from Cabelas - get magpul's anti-tilt follower and you'll have a fine mag.

 

[Stinger]

Pmags are a ultra-durable, ultra reliable polymer mags made by Magpul. They have quickly become the standard in AR magazines.

Or they could be the flavor of the week. GI Magazines have a long track record. PMags have been out a very short period. Time will tell, and I have some, but I'm not investing completely in them.

I have had exactly one AR-15 jam, and it was with a PMag - double feed. Never one problem with my aluminum ones. Was it PMag's fault? I don't know...I do know it hasn't happened before or since. The jury is still out with this skeptic.

 

[lipadj46]

GI Magazines have a long track record

Of being the weakest link as far as reliability goes in the M16/AR15 platform. But yes USGI mags are fine with a good follower but if I had to choose between aluminum and good polymer mags I will take polymer.