Andreas Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Has anyone found the black SP01 or plated 17-round 9mm magazines to have an advantage over the other? Only problem I've had with the black ones is the base pad coming loose when they're dropped on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrickysee Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The springs on my plated 17 rd mags feel weak compared to my 19 rd black mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo918 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Sometimes the black ones rust a little easier. If your base pad is coming off or getting bent (like the ones that come with the factory 16rd mags) buy the rubber base pads, they keep your mags from getting banged up and they stay in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oddly, my chrome-plated magazines appear to have come with stiffer springs than my black SP01 ones. I got in a set of +10% springs for the latter and will see if the added tension helps keep the base pads in place while practicing this weekend. All kinds of detritus gets into the magazines when the base pads loosen up. The rubber base pads look like a good option. I didn't know about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo918 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 CZ custom sells them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo918 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 They replace the whole base plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phidelt208 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I seem to like the plated one a little better, Maybe it's just because they are shinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspiredm3 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Black ones rust easily compared to any other mag I own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo918 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I just got a few of the plated mags and have run through about 1,000 rounds. They are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. I hadn't thought about the corrosion aspect since all my other firearms use aluminum, polymer, or plated magazines. I'll stick with plated CZ magazines on future orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliedelta Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Who makes the factory mags for the CZ Shadow? Is it Mec Gar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspiredm3 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I prefer the Mecgar mags over the CZ's, give those a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 FYI the mecgars with the AFC coating hold up pretty well. Plus of course I Cerakote them on top of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueorb Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 When I ordered my CZ about 3 months ago it came with 2 plated mags and I orderd 6 more. I then purchased 2 of the black mags. IMO, the plated mags seem to be smoother when reloading/dropping a mag. It may be mental but it just seems that way to me. I use the black ones as my LAMR mag and in my 1st mag pouch. I do that since they have the thicker base plate and, since they get dropped the most, they stand up to the abuse better. I do like the plated ones more though. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo918 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Has anyone tried the plated mags with the rubber base on them? Do they fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo918 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The Mec-Gar 17 round mags seem to have a rougher coating on them which I think helps the mags slide better and resists corrosion. Anyone have the same experience. The coating is similar to the factory P-09 mags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddje Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I don't have any rust issues with Mec Gar 17 rd blued (or whatever it is) mags. In fact, I have no issues at all with them. They're great mags. I wonder how long the springs will last... and sorry for the drift but can I use Wolf CZ replacement springs in the MecGar mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronicTwitch Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yes, rubber base pads fit the Czc nickel plated 17 rounders. To me they seemed more slippery than the factory black mags. The factory on my 75b came with metal base pads, which bent after a few tactical mag changes. I've got 4 extra 17 round mags from CZC if anyone is interested. I don't have the post cont for classifieds yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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