gng4life Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Adrian, thanks for that info! Looking forward to the videos on checking mag height, feed ramp, etc. Also, an Uplula really helps getting that last round or two in big sticks or tight mags. That's what I got my daughter so she can load my mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 So, were the silver Basepads ever available or just red and black from the beginning? I got dumped by your ordering system and when you notified me of the problem, only red and black were available as options. Just wondering, as I'd prefer the silver because they show less wear when repeatedly dropped. Any help or info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance and hoping they turn out to be as good as they look. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefish Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 When I checked the website yesterday, it appeared only red and black basepads were available (only options presented), if that helps. The two pre-production mags I saw at my gunsmith's shop in Brownsville, OR had a red and a black basepad and that was a little over a month ago in late December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonj55126 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Order #97 I use PT grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Regarding the silver color bases, Adrian told me it will not be available, so black or red it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgefish Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just shot a match sunday with 2 fresh out of the package 170mm 9s (The first time I put them in the gun was load and make ready). They ran flawless in both of my open guns (STI GM and LimCat Razorcat). 2nd place overall finish. I was able to load 30 in the mags with just my fingers. 30 +1 to start is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) ...I will continue to work at producing the best products under the MBX line we will be adding a lot of different lines such as Para / new Armscorp , Caspian and EAA /tankfollo Hopefully all will be available during the middle to end of 2015... Very cool. When you come out with good out of the box 38/9mm and 40 mags for the Caspian that will be a happy day for the Caspian folks. I've been modifying the new style 38 super caspian mags, and they work well after modification and I really like the quick change base pad design..but out of the box they are not reliable. As you probably already know, the new Caspian mags fit fine in the large frame Tanfo, but the Tanfo Mags won't work in the Caspian without modification. I use new style caspian 170mm mags in the tanfo just fine. The 140's would work in the Tanfo but the Caspian quick change base pads hit the mag well before the mag is fully seated. BTW - that is a great idea cutting away the back of the mag to observe the stacking. I've done some CAD work trying to figure out the geometry and follower interplay during feeding but in reality that is much better. I may do that to a caspian mag just to check it out. Anyway, I'll be saving my pennies for their release, and if you need a tester I have a couple Caspians I use as my main open guns and a tanfo 38 super large frame open gun I tinker with on the side. Edited February 3, 2015 by Bamboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman7466 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks to the forum member that filled in for me you where correct , The mags will all fit the gauge 141mm and 171 mm also we are finishing up the short 126 mm tubes in 9 mm/.38 and .40 cal they will be set up to use the MBX standard base pad but also we have a box rule base pad designed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Order #104 2-170's 1-140 Hopefully they will get here by the time my new DVC gets here! This transition to Open is getting spendy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelGj Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks to the forum member that filled in for me you where correct , The mags will all fit the gauge 141mm and 171 mm also we are finishing up the short 126 mm tubes in 9 mm/.38 and .40 cal they will be set up to use the MBX standard base pad but also we have a box rule base pad designed Will there be any IPSC legal magazines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 My 170 will be here on Monday, going to the range Monday afternoon[emoji1] Sent from the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman7466 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 The MBX 126mm mags will be able to take the standed MBX base pad for people who are not concerned about the box rule and they hold 1 more round as compaired to the angled box rule IPSC base pad So to answer a posted question we will have a special IPSC box rule base pad it has been designed to fit the ipsic box around a factory stock STI edge wth No modifications to the factory gun or sights ( cutting/ changing sights ) Adrian MBX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 SVI missed some sales by changing their mags. At least they should have continued to offer old style mags. exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 just ordered a 9mm 140 to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disxbxjun Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 At the range right now and am able to get 30 9mm rounds in my 170mm MBX magazine. It is reloadable and reliable. 30+1 to start is awesome for 9mm. Using an STI frame and polymer grip. I had to use a mag loader to get the 30th round in there and compact the rounds just like in Adrian's instructional video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Careful jamming these stuffed mags into your polymer grips until a little more data is accumulated. Great way to crack a grip by proving you can get x amount of rounds in a mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwc5 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Careful jamming these stuffed mags into your polymer grips until a little more data is accumulated. Great way to crack a grip by proving you can get x amount of rounds in a mag. EXCELENT !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgefish Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 My MBX mags have been used for the last year in 2 open guns and 2 limited guns, all with polymer grips. The mags aren't that tight with 30. I wouldn't worry for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 All my MBX mags work as advertised. 170's hold 30 plus one in the chamber and 120's hold 24. All feed with no problems. Thanks Adrian for all the work you put into this project. They look good also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwc5 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My MBX mags have been used for the last year in 2 open guns and 2 limited guns, all with polymer grips. The mags aren't that tight with 30. I wouldn't worry for a second. The MBX STI mags have been available for a year ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgefish Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Did you think they would put out a product and not have people test it first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I just got my 170 today. Held 30 9mm on the first try. These mags seem to be well thought out. As long as they run I don't see a reason to buy the other mags anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So far, so good. I loaded up 30 and the last one was tough! Once the spring sets, it will be much easier. I only got to shoot three mags full and it was flawless. I'll be shooting it in a match this weekend, we'll see how it does. You all know the deal, if it's going to fail, it will be at a match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLINSMITH89 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Tried my 170 today, let's me get 30+1 of 38 sc in my gun. Loaded the mag to 30 rds and shot it 4 times in a row no jams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 im ordering mines after florida open...will be using with titanium pt grips. Heard alot of goood stuff about these mags from various gunsmiths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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