E-Lander magazines

[hotrodder636]

Brownells.

http://www.brownells.com/magazines/r...7.aspx?ttver=2

Any ETA on the back orders though?

[usmcvet]

Any ETA on the back orders though?

I'm not sure. I have an order of PMags on back order. I have for about a month. Two weeks the six Black Dog .22 mags came in. I have confidence in Brownells. They also didn't charge until they shipped!

[Caduceus]

What is this design modification?

I think the company is making the magazine catch slot slightly taller, thus engaging the mag-release sooner.

Stolen from a post by Mako, from TOS:
<<quoted from prior poster: I got a batch that seemed a touch out of spec. It took pressure from both thumbs to release the mag so I took a dremel tool and shaved off a few thousands from the top of the mag catch slot. Big improvement.>>

Mako's reply:

The mags were designed to fit the military contract Colt rifles. We just checked them and found them to be right on as far as the Colt drawings (military specifications). It turns out that there are a few civilian market ARs that are just enough out of spec that the mags do not work as well. Checking other mags, we found that they are often just out of spec enough to work in these rifles. We are working on a slight adjustment to the mags, but they will still stay within allowable specifications.

If you happen to be one of the few who have an issue with fit with these mags, the mod you did is exactly the correct modification. We just recommend that you break in the spring first, and don't take too much off.

[hotrodder636]

I think the company is making the magazine catch slot slightly taller, thus engaging the mag-release sooner.

Stolen from a post by Mako, from TOS:
<<quoted from prior poster: I got a batch that seemed a touch out of spec. It took pressure from both thumbs to release the mag so I took a dremel tool and shaved off a few thousands from the top of the mag catch slot. Big improvement.>>

Mako's reply:

The mags were designed to fit the military contract Colt rifles. We just checked them and found them to be right on as far as the Colt drawings (military specifications). It turns out that there are a few civilian market ARs that are just enough out of spec that the mags do not work as well. Checking other mags, we found that they are often just out of spec enough to work in these rifles. We are working on a slight adjustment to the mags, but they will still stay within allowable specifications.

If you happen to be one of the few who have an issue with fit with these mags, the mod you did is exactly the correct modification. We just recommend that you break in the spring first, and don't take too much off.

well, that is funny considering I tried them in three different Colts. I doubt the "military contract rifles" are that much if any different than mine. Mine are tight in (lock with 30 with a smack upward) and tight out (won't drop free) in my Colts and my KAC. Not hating on them, I will use as range mags but just putting out some info.

[3O8Junkie]

Got any leads on some decent price Magpuls or USGIs for those out there looking? I have 25 Magpuls and a handful of USGIs so not in desperate need, just wondering where someone who needs some HQ mags can find them.

Buffertech has 20 round NHMTG for 20$
http://www.buffertech.com/M16-20-rou...-new-P151.aspx

PKfirearms has 30 round NHMTG for 25$ and
http://www.pkfirearms.com/searchall/index (limit of 5)

DSG has 20 round Pmags in stock
http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/MAG217BLK.aspx

Check out the where can I find it thread constant deal updates there if you can stand the email reminders. All these deals are listed there.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...13#post1527213

[drx]

same day but 15xxx

Nevermind, its 105xx, so I should expect these soon...I hope

[ColtSeavers]

My 98xx order just shipped 1/28/13.

My 101xx order has yet to.

[Bret]

My 98xx order just shipped 1/28/13.

I have not got a shipping notice on my 97xx order from 1/6.

[Dave L.]

You can back order good USGI mags from brownells for less money. .. That's what I did. I'm not a big fan of vetting mags that are iffy.

Yup, I did it also 17 days ago. No ship notice yet, but I could care less as I'm sitting on mountain of mags already.

I wouldn't waste money taking a chance on these.

[markm]

Yup, I did it also 17 days ago. No ship notice yet, but I could care less as I'm sitting on mountain of mags already.

I wouldn't waste money taking a chance on these.

There's a separate thread reviewing these turds going on now. Doesn't look good.