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hals1
05-30-11, 12:43
I haven't heard anything about these since they first came out. Search button showed nothing the last couple of months.
Anybody wrung these out yet?
Stickman
05-30-11, 13:02
Their release was pushed back.
hals1
05-30-11, 20:16
Any current believable info on release date?
C4IGrant
05-30-11, 20:42
Sometime in June is what I am told.


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obucina
05-30-11, 20:52
i signed up for the notification on BCM. Now, I'm just waiting for the good news email:jester:
Guns-up.50
05-30-11, 21:04
60 and 100 rnds that sound like a lot. That would really take away from a light rifle.
C4IGrant
05-30-11, 21:35
60 and 100 rnds that sound like a lot. That would really take away from a light rifle.

True, but if you are in a fixed location and want a lot of rounds, it is a good choice.


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markm
05-30-11, 21:45
60 and 100 rnds that sound like a lot. That would really take away from a light rifle.

I'm willing to carry the weight burden of a loaded gun.
ICANHITHIMMAN
05-30-11, 21:47
It would be nice to have one in the rifle on perimmiter security. I had a BETA MAG we used to use as a back up for the turret gunner if his weapon went down or what ever. If the Surfire proves its self GTG it will be a much better choice than tha BETA as it was bulky as hell.
Spiffums
05-31-11, 17:16
60 and 100 rnds that sound like a lot. That would really take away from a light rifle.

When zed's are shambling towards you........ you won't care what your gun weighs.........

Or like Grant's post if your in a fixed position..... but mine sounds more fun.
hals1
05-31-11, 20:28
True, but if you are in a fixed location and want a lot of rounds, it is a good choice.


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Second that.
Guns-up.50
06-01-11, 08:45
True, but if you are in a fixed location and want a lot of rounds, it is a good choice.


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Agreed,

How much length would the 100 rnd add anybody know?
C4IGrant
06-01-11, 08:50
Agreed,

How much length would the 100 rnd add anybody know?

A lot. I might buy one 100rd mag, but really think the 60rd mags are where its at.


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Eric
06-01-11, 19:01
Agreed,

How much length would the 100 rnd add anybody know?
12.2" long.
Guns-up.50
06-01-11, 19:30
12.2" long.

sounds like it might serve a good pupose in fixed position like grant said but manuverability will suffer too. I might get one just to have you never know when you will need it ! Ive carried the extra weight once or twice not a fan

ounces = pounds...... pounds = pain
Eric
06-02-11, 09:44
sounds like it might serve a good pupose in fixed position like grant said but manuverability will suffer too. I might get one just to have you never know when you will need it ! Ive carried the extra weight once or twice not a fan

ounces = pounds...... pounds = pain
Agreed. To me, it makes no sense as a general issue item, but might serve in a specialized role. I would not run one in a patrol carbine or during a multi day class.
GTifosi
06-02-11, 10:04
+1
Static, fixed, or on a vehicle that can carry the weight for you 'til needed would be nice.

Maneuvering and toting all day long, not so much.
Not that it would be significantly different in weight than multiple mags of course, but the location of the mass is what would hurt.

Might not seem like much, but if you've got 6~8 30rd mags on hand right now to use as backup, it's gonna carry/balance/load distribute a lot better than three 60rd or two 100rd lumps.
I'd rather fire and maneuver with weight distributed around my body as opposed to carrying a cinderblock on each hip.


Another consideration:
If a 60~100rd mag fails in say the first 20 rounds, you end up dumping 40~60 rounds with the mag just to get a fresh one in that works.
Do the same with a 30rd mag and you only lose 10. Do it with a 20rd mag and it falls into one of those 'need to reload anyway' situations.
Agile53
06-14-11, 08:43
Sometime in June is what I am told.


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So here we are fellas, any one have a RELIABLE update they wish to share?
C4IGrant
06-14-11, 10:32
So here we are fellas, any one have a RELIABLE update they wish to share?

June was I was told and since June is not over with yet, we are still expecting to see something in June.


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Dave L.
06-14-11, 10:46
There was a Surefire rep at Silver Bullet Firearms in Michigan last week. My good friend, "High Tower" (here on M4C) got to shoot the 60 rounder IIRC.
The rep told him end of June-ish.

Oh, and he like it a lot.
snackgunner
06-14-11, 10:56
Any idea on what the prices will be for these mags?
CAVDOC
06-14-11, 11:00
alas like pmags and all the other neat stuff coming out, I am not trusted by my gov't in NY to own such stuff.:(
duece71
06-14-11, 11:14
Meh, I'll stick with my 30 rounders for now. I doubt many will be humping very many of these mags but the jury is still out until it is used.
High Tower
06-14-11, 21:26
There was a Surefire rep at Silver Bullet Firearms in Michigan last week. My good friend, "High Tower" (here on M4C) got to shoot the 60 rounder IIRC.
The rep told him end of June-ish.

Oh, and he like it a lot.

Yep, the one I ran worked very well. I believe prices will be in the neighborhood of $80 - $120, but I am in the field right now so I am not 100% on that. The rep said they would start shipping the end of june.
Agile53
06-14-11, 21:49
Any idea on what the prices will be for these mags?

The 60rd is $129., the 100rd is $179 all per SF's WS.