AR questions

[jwmustangman]

OK, so I have been looking for a while now and am thinking about jumping into the AR game. I've looked at several, but have just about settled on a pretty nice Bushmaster with a few goodies for a pretty decent price. My main question at this point is what are good, decent mags for the bushmasters? I found a special online for 5 new brownells 30 round mags for $50. The add said that was almost half price. Just wondering if these are decent mags or are they crap? I don't want to spend a fortune, but I want something I can rely on to feed dependable too. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

[RWF]

i never thought i would say this but Pmags!!!!!

i have pleny of GI type mags, but since trying out the Pmag i have never looked back.

[kb4ns]

P mags are awesome. Brownells mags are great. I have a few P mags and a couple dozen Brownells mags. Never a problem out of either. Not the case with some other brands.

[killerford]

pmags

[jwmustangman]

what would I expect to pay for the "pmags" you are talking about? are the brownells as good? is the roughly $10 each a decent price for the brownells? Thanks guys, ya'll are fast!

[Guest Gopher6]

P-mgs will run you 17 to 20 dollars at the gun show, surf the web, sometimes one of the vendors will be running a special. I got 10 older generation pmags for $90 shipped back in March.

$10 for a Brownell AR mag is a good price.

[Guest mgjohn]

I have been seeing USGI used mags for 4.00 and up New ror 8.00-10.00 each

[brooksjr]

AIM sells the 30 round pmags for $14.20/ea with free shipping. If you're patient you can get them for around $10 each.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=MMAG211Blk&groupid=63

Another great place to buy is Palmetto State. Their 30 rounders are on sale for $12.78(has to be put in your cart to show discounted price) but shipping is $7 so you would have to buy a bunch to beat AIM.

http://www.palmettostatearmory.com/101.php

Edited May 22, 2010 by brooksjr

[kb4ns]

Their 30 rounders are on sale for $12.78(has to be put in your cart to show discounted price) but shipping is $7 so you would have to buy a bunch to beat AIM.

There's nothing wrong with buying a bunch!

[DaveTN]

what would I expect to pay for the "pmags" you are talking about? are the brownells as good? is the roughly $10 each a decent price for the brownells? Thanks guys, ya'll are fast!

Black 30 round Pmags are $12.97 at Brownells and $12.99 at Midway.

[jwmustangman]

Thanks guys! ya'll are great. Since it sounds like they are better than the brownells, I guess Will do an extensive search and try to get some of the pmags as cheap as possible. sounds like I could get pretty close to $10 each if I look hard enough. Thanks again.

[brooksjr]

Black 30 round Pmags are $12.97 at Brownells and $12.99 at Midway.

Not sure about Brownells but Midway's shipping is a little high.

I just looked at midway and the ones I saw were $14.20/ea. I'm assuming you meant midwayusa?!

Edited May 22, 2010 by brooksjr

[Guest mac_05evo]

+1 for PMags from AIM or Palmetto.

[brooksjr]

Here is another good place to buy. They are $13.95/ea with free shipping if you buy the 4 pack.

(4 Pack) 30 rd Standard PMAG Black REV-M( Free Shipping) [MAG211-BLK-4] - $55.80 : Gunkings, 10-22 and AR15 parts and accessories

[DaveTN]

just looked at midway and the ones I saw were $14.20/ea. I'm assuming you meant midwayusa?!

Yes… sorry I have a C&R so my price is lower than what you will see.

[Guest benroe]

Pmags are the way to go. I just got some from cheaper than dirt for around 12.00 a piece. If you go with USGI mags they can be great too, but need the magpul followers.

[PaiMei]

PMAG's are very hardy and hard to kill. You'll find torture tests all over the web. They also feel very reliably. Its hard to beat the PMAG's.

[Guest benroe]

+1 about the Pmags being tough. I threw the most recent ones I got against a wall as hard as I could and stomped on them and they still work great.