Mags for STI

[digerup]

Just wondering if there is any dependable alternative to the expensive STI mags.

[yoshidaex]

Are you talking about 2011 mags?

STI Expensive?

You haven't seen prices on SV tubes. Can't confirm prices on SPS tubes but I'm sure they're a bit more than STI tubes.

Out of the three mentioned, the STI tubes are the cheapest for 2011 guns.

[Joe4d]

You can save some bucks by ordering just the tubes from Brownell's. Most likely you are gonna change the springs,followers and basepads anyway.

[DrawandDuck]

Shooters Connection....

[Aircooled6racer]

Hello: Look for used STI mags or SVI mags. The mags will last you a very long time like decades of you take care of them. In most cases you will only need 3 or 4 mags for your 2011. Thanks, Eric

[GuyC]

I got major sticker shock when looking at tuned mags. After you buy the mag for 60, add new base pad for 35, 10 for a follower, you could have a a nice tuned mag for around the same price.

[G-ManBart]

I got major sticker shock when looking at tuned mags. After you buy the mag for 60, add new base pad for 35, 10 for a follower, you could have a a nice tuned mag for around the same price.

Where?

Shooter's Connection is selling tuned mags for $136 for a 40/140, $139 for a 9/140 and $177 for a 9/170. Bob at Brazos is about $10 each less than that. Freedom Gunworks has set of four 40/140 for $500, three 38S/140 + 1 38S/170 for $600 and $100 more for the same set in 9mm.

Those are solid mags, but if you want something like a 30 or 31 round big stick, you're talking $250-275

[digerup]

Ive looked at the kits for tuning mags, how much trial and error does it take to master tuning mags?

[yoshidaex]

If you get it right the first time with a self tuning kit, good on you.

But chances are you're gonna mess a tube up. Save yourself from the headaches and buy yourself a set of tuned mags.

You'll be glad you aren't playing the mag tuning game.