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Sorry guys, I didn't mean to rub y'all the wrong way! I don't know where and when the restrictions are in place, to be honest I can't see the point of marking mags when they are in an otherwise-legal capacity from the factory?
drgrant: I am going to be doing some IDPA, so I was actually looking for 10rd mags. CDNN's catalogue lists them quite cheaply, but says some are marked - hence I was wondering if they're legal for me to use or not. I have heard of MecGar but haven't seen any prices for them yet...
Thanks a bunch Mike. I got confused, they list some replacement (I'm guessing non-factory) 15rd versions being available for less than $10, factory blue 15rd versions for $30 and "blue finish" factory 10rds for $15. Weird!
This is probably Sig-specific (and I'm not sure what you own), but is there much of a difference between factory and non-factory mags? Thanks again!
Yes. USA brand is junk. Mecgar is usually ok. I would not touch ProMag.but there might be some brands that are junk no matter what the application.
Thanks a bunch Mike. I got confused, they list some replacement (I'm guessing non-factory) 15rd versions being available for less than $10, factory blue 15rd versions for $30 and "blue finish" factory 10rds for $15. Weird!
This is probably Sig-specific (and I'm not sure what you own), but is there much of a difference between factory and non-factory mags? Thanks again!
Okay, that clears it up -- I was wondering why you would blue the 10rd mags. Thanks!The "Blue" in these cases just refers to the surface finish of the metal and has
nothing to do with LE Only...
Thanks CD. Yep, I got the 226, now I just have to wait until Phil gets it so I can go pick it up! It's not pretty (it was a duty piece I believe) but it's what I want. I might just go with 3 factory 10rd mags...Another vote against Pro-Mags. I've only tried a couple & have been disappointed each time. With the availability of factory mags, marked & unmarked, I would get them.
I do use 10s for IDPA, just so I don't have to worry about my full caps getting stepped on, but either will serve you well. I've also had good luck with the reliability of the P99 & HK 10s so that's not an issue for me.
Sounds like you got the new pistol, congrats.
CD
Yes, ME is fine. However, there is no reason to buy the
things, when there are plenty of unmarked mags around.
FWIW, if you're looking for new magazines for your P226, I reccomend getting
some MecGar flush-fit 17 rounders. MecGar is an OEM for sig and their
products are first rate.
-Mike
I have 2 of the 10 round MecGars for my 226 and I don't like them. It is nearly impossible to pull the mag out in the case you get a double feed. Not condusive to fast clearing (not that I've ever had a double feed from my Sig except with cheap ammo). The factory mags stick out a little in front of the grip which give you something to pull on. they are good quality, and reliable though.
Matt
To clear a Type 3 malfunction, or double feed, you usually have to strip the magazine out of the weapon under pressure because the round at the top of the mag is applying force against the chambered round as well as the top of the slide. (I was trained "Lock, Strip, Rack, Rack, Rack, Tap, Rack, Bang" for Type 3 malfunctions.) The Sig mags I have extend slightly at the front of the grip to give you more to "grab." Perhaps that's what he means. That's why on 1911's for instance, you'll see a cut-out at the front of the extended magwells to give you room to reach in and grab.Thanks Matt. I'm a little confused as to what you mean, when you get a double-feed you have problems releasing the mag? But other than that they're fine?
To clear a Type 3 malfunction, or double feed, you usually have to strip the magazine out of the weapon under pressure because the round at the top of the mag is applying force against the chambered round as well as the top of the slide. (I was trained "Lock, Strip, Rack, Rack, Rack, Tap, Rack, Bang" for Type 3 malfunctions.) The Sig mags I have extend slightly at the front of the grip to give you more to "grab." Perhaps that's what he means. That's why on 1911's for instance, you'll see a cut-out at the front of the extended magwells to give you room to reach in and grab.