Foxbat Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 How do people feel about it? I like new things, but not sure why I would need one. Please - convince me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think you're right. I don't see a need. At 155 they are only good for open and if you can find a 170, you are good for a few more rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slostang Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Don't see any need at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I bump into stages where it flows better to go little stick/big stick. I think the potential application here is that it is perhaps easier to reload to a 155. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I can see where some people may find a 170 to be a bit unwieldily. Perhaps they figure this is a good compromise between easy to handle but still decent number of rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I like the idea, but on the other hand, couldn't you just do maybe a tenth of your dry fire reloads to a big stick and get the feel for it? Don't some people do this with the old SV tubes and long basepads or something, make a 150 ish mm magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I see 126 mags being more beneficial for an open shooter than a 155. Sometimes you need a flush mag when you have to place your gun in a weird prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdm3 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If I was just starting out with open I would consider getting the 155s instead of 140s if they really do make the reload just as easy. But since I already have 140s I don't really see myself buying the 155s to take their place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 the potential application is it is easier to reload to a 155. I never try to reload with my 170's - too unwieldy. But, I'd have to try reloading with a 155 before I decided to buy any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hello: SVI made some a while back that are 165mm that you use a 11mm base pad or the old Dawson's. A newer option for SVI mags is to use 140mm ones with Dawson Para base pads for open. There are lots of options if you want to experiment with different base pads and mag tubes. I am not sure if I would buy a 155mm tube when I can get a 124mm with a base pad that will give me 24 rounds of 9mm. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011BLDR Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I see 126 mags being more beneficial for an open shooter than a 155. Sometimes you need a flush mag when you have to place your gun in a weird prop. My 140MM's are flush with my mag well ... a 126MM wont lock in to the mag catch due to crashing the magwell.. I prefer to reload 170 MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegun9 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I could see a few times coming out of a box or briefcase type start where the big stick kinda gets in the way. Would depend on round count and if you could skip a reload. Probably not a big deal, but might be nice to have as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonj55126 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) If I was starting out I would rather have a couple 155 than 140. I don't like reloading 140s because they are too close to flush with magwell. 155 might be the best mag for reloading. Edited February 9, 2016 by andersonj55126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 What kind of magwells do you people have that 140's are close or flush with the bottom? That is crazy to me. They stick a long ways out of my Dawson, and it isn't exactly small... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have 4 of the 170 mags.... after trying one I just ordered one of MBX 171mm... good looking mags... I like the idea of 30 rounds for some stages.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have ran quite a few 30 round stages with 30 rounds in my gun, and usually got away with it, but I don't consider it best approach. If something goes wrong with one of the rounds, you may be forced to do a standing reload - huge waste of time. Usually there is a convenient place to reload with no loss of time, in pretty much any stage, so doing so would be better practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes, stage designer's cure for 30 or 31 in the gun is to have a bunch of small steel or a star at the last position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I see 126 mags being more beneficial for an open shooter than a 155. Sometimes you need a flush mag when you have to place your gun in a weird prop. My 140MM's are flush with my mag well ... a 126MM wont lock in to the mag catch due to crashing the magwell.. I prefer to reload 170 MM What magwell are you using? Ive never seen a 140 sit flush, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You need one, you "need it." Buy it! You want it or you wouldn't have asked me to convince you. I am getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I am getting one. Is this a challenge? You want me to buy two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonj55126 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 What kind of magwells do you people have that 140's are close or flush with the bottom? That is crazy to me. They stick a long ways out of my Dawson, and it isn't exactly small... Ok it is not that they are actually flush it is that there is not much room between base pads and magwell and sometimes I feel like my fingers get jammed. The 170 and probably the 155 will give you a little more room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011BLDR Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I see 126 mags being more beneficial for an open shooter than a 155. Sometimes you need a flush mag when you have to place your gun in a weird prop. My 140MM's are flush with my mag well ... a 126MM wont lock in to the mag catch due to crashing the magwell.. I prefer to reload 170 MM What magwell are you using? Ive never seen a 140 sit flush, ever. Mag wells are SHPD / DAA.. same as on the Limited gun in my profile pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I have 4 of the 170 mags.... after trying one I just ordered one of MBX 171mm... good looking mags... I like the idea of 30 rounds for some stages.. MBX has 2 different 170's? A 170 and a171? My understanding is the 170 is designed to fit the 171.25mm USPSA gauge. I just bought one a while ago and I dig on it. Holds 29. 30 won't go in the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I think they are just fine tuning the name for some reason. I have the "170mm" mags and they fit the gauge with only about 0.010 - 0.020" of clearance, so they are certainly longer than 170mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I am getting one. Is this a challenge? You want me to buy two? Buy two then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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