Best Mini 14 mags?

[ST911]

OEM 20s, only.

[JasonB1]

Thermolds work great for some reason... Also there is a specialty metal 30 that works too but I can't remember the name. However, OEM work best and are easier to find than anything else good.

So yes. Factory!

Dennis.

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PMI metal magazines maybe? PMI and Thermolds never gave me an issue in mine. Sold it prior to the ban expiring and never had reason to pop $60+ on factory magazines at the time.

[Firefly]

Yep, 20 rounder factory mags all day.

Mini 14s are more fun than they are accurate. I had a Folder years back and once I realized I wouldnt be shooting up the town bullies with Mr. T; off it went.

The straight stock with wood and a GB stainless barrel is a pretty gun though

[misfit47]

PMI mags were the cats ass for mini mags! Wish they were still around.

I've always loved the Mini. This thread is due for a pic. Just got this one.

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[ST911]

I think that some of our favorable memories of aftermarket Mini mags isn't driven by hard testing and consideration but rather simple availability during AWB 94 and a prolonged lack of other options.

[JasonB1]

The Thermolds and PMI mags worked fine and weren't super prevalent, especially PMI. I think I saw as many of not more of the factory 20 and 30 round mags than those 2.

Thermold M16 magazines were a whole different story in 20, 30, or the 30/45 storage mags. Their 5.56 charger guides are the trick though and what little I have played with their stripper clips (Canadian or North Carolina made) has been positive too for reloads, but never tried them as an emergency fire starter.

PMI construction was as good as any magazine I have ever seen. Very good fit and finish.

What was common was USA brand and unmarked magazines that were beneath a lot of jungle workshop QC standards and the Ramline 3 way mags that I assume wouldn't function in the AR180 either based on sucking in a Mini 14 and AR15.

[pinzgauer]

Factory 20 round...

Every aftermarket I tried was junk or at least not as good. Hold them side by side, look at the block the mag catch engages with.

I still enjoy stainless GBs, even if ARs are arguable superior.

[usmcvet]

I think that some of our favorable memories of aftermarket Mini mags isn't driven by hard testing and consideration but rather simple availability during AWB 94 and a prolonged lack of other options.

For me it was watching the A Team as a kid. Most rounds fired, no one ever killed.


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[Pacific5th]

Factory 20’s are great. The 30’s worked well for me too but are heavy when loaded up. I also never had problems with the Tapco gen 2’s or the ProMag 20 round steel.

[Bret]

the Ramline 3 way mags that I assume wouldn't function in the AR180 either based on sucking in a Mini 14 and AR15.

Don't toss those Ramlines. I replaced the weak springs in a couple and then they ran like champs in my AR180 and AR15's. Don't have a Mini 14, but I bet they'd run the same.