USGI AR mags and 5.45x39 uppers

[andy t]

I am thinking of gettign a 5.45x39 upper. Unfortunately, since I live in a ban state, I can't get new C-products magazines. What is the general consensus on using USGI AR mags with 5.45 platform?

Thanks!

[Cagemonkey]

Order mags from 44mag.com. They'll ship disassembled hi cap mags to ban states. Assemble and use at your own risk.

[cptx123]

I use nothing but usgi mags with my 5.45 upper, works fine for me loaded to 20 rounds.

[badka2ma]

i can only get 10-12 rounds thru mine. okay, colt, etc. gi.

[bsf]

Originally Posted by badka2ma

i can only get 10-12 rounds thru mine.

Same here. Once I got enough CP 5.45 mags to keep me going in a class, I stopped even considering use of non-5.45 mags.

[steve-oh]

With GI mags and 1st generation black followers you're good to go. Load the mags to 25 rounds (you might be able to get more in there, I didn't try) and have at it.
All my mags with the black followers are old as dirt, I bought them used during the ban, and swapped them out for newer ones in 2004; glad I kept them around.

[DrDoot]

I've heard from several people that they either don't work or barely work.

[Littlelebowski]

Originally Posted by steve-oh

With GI mags and 1st generation black followers you're good to go. Load the mags to 25 rounds (you might be able to get more in there, I didn't try) and have at it.
All my mags with the black followers are old as dirt, I bought them used during the ban, and swapped them out for newer ones in 2004; glad I kept them around.

Got any extended impressons of the 5.45 yet?

[steve-oh]

Nothing you don't already know. Surpisingly accurate, low recoiling... and my favorite: affordable.