Bob H Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I'm looking for an AR 15 40 round magazine for my attempts at 3 gun. Researched finding a good one on the AR15.com website and learned not to buy a USA steel mag but not much else. Thanks in advance, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DblTap Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 The English Sterling 40's work well. Keep an eye on the equipment exchange at AR15.com. They can also be found at gunshows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 The 40 round magazines tend to be very particular. Those shooters in my club who use them have tested them in their rifle, and won't loan them or use them in other rifles they own. Once you find a mag that works for you, don't change anything. Even changing ammo can turn a reliable mag into a POS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 How are the Thermold 40 rounders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 The Thermold 30/45 round collapsible works great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I want, need, gotta have , can't live without one! Where can I get one? Oh yea, how much are they? One more question. I assume that when you say "great" that you mean your rifle will reliably feed 45 (44?) rounds from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 I only load 44 in it and really only shoot into the 30s in matches. But it could be loaded with 45 and topped off for 46. Just forget about shooting prone. I don't know where to get them or how much they cost. (They are blashphemous contraband according to the Caliban regime.) I might have seen them in the ar15.com classifieds from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 I HAVE SEEN THEM IN SGN FOR $150, WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH6IP Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Midway usa sells KKK 40 rndrs for around 18 bucks, but dont know how good they are, although their tech notes say they are guaranteed to function, and supposedly much better than usa mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionshooter Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Watch AR15.com or put a WTB add in. The Sterling 40 round mag could run you a bill and the 30/45 should be around $75. I would recomend the Sterling though. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim3gun Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 true, the Sterling 40's are the best, I have 3 of them I also have a Thermold 30/45 and it works great My friend in Texas is selling the Thermold 30/45's for about $50 each and he has about 10 of them to get rid of, he doesnt like them and he has plenty of Sterlings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Tactical Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 I use USA Metal with a Green Follower. Don't load more then 40, the spring tension may drag too much and slow the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Kahn Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 Tim3gun, How do I get ahold of your friend? Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonm1 Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 Did you know that if you brought that 40 rd. mag into Ohio and used it for a three gun match, you can legally be charged with a felony. Ohio has a law that use of a mag of more than 30 rounds constitutes the same type of penalty as owning a full auto without papers? Check those state laws... (Edited by parsonm1 at 7:55 am on Oct. 1, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 This is a good point and perhaps our host might consider helping us set up a FAQ or database covering USPSA/IPSC/IDPA equipment affected by particular state laws. For example, this issue came up recently in Area 8 where a major factory gun match was held in New Jersey. State law forbids any magazine over (I think) 15 rounds; my STI mags hold 16 rounds - never mind the fact that they don't work with 16 - I apparently could not bring them into the state "as is". Could I temporarily modify them to hold less? What modifications are allowed under the new laws? Who knows? Fact is that many of these state law questions present "novel issues of law". As a lawyer for an appellate court dealing with the application of new laws to specific factual scenarios, I am not surprised at the confusion preceding the New Jersey match. New laws require precedential cases to interpret the bounds of the law intended by the legislature. For new laws, such precedents do not yet exist. I believe a basic, state-by-state FAQ of the new gun laws might be helpful to us in avoiding becoming the "test case" for such laws. In particular, the IPSC-related equipment laws of California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Hawaii might be particularly useful. We would, of course, add the appropriate disclaimers regarding checking with the NRA or the state to verify that the information had not changed, etc. What do you think Brian? (Edited by Carlos at 9:05 am on Oct. 2, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 Carlos, They don't mention much about long guns but Packing.org has a lot of good information about the gun laws of various states. They also link to other sites that may have more of the information you seek. -jhgtyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 oh god please no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 I think I am with Erik...I'd rather see that somewhere else. I am sure we can help each other out of a match by match basis. I fear the traffic we would draw with "legal issues". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I don't want to sound like an anti-government thug, but as far as Ohio and over-30 round magazines are concerned, they can eat my shorts. As for out of State shooters, wouldn't the FOPA 1986 preclude prosecution? Oh, to win the big game lotto, and found a legal firm whose sole existance is to beat them bloody over issues such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim3gun Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I have a line on 15 of the thermold 30/45 for $50 each plus shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erice Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Another vote for The English Sterling 40-rounders. The thermolds 30/45's work some of the time, but I wouldn't bet my life on them. EricE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 jhgtyre: Thanks for the site - its excellent. Erik and Flex: point taken. Perhaps NRA ILA or USPSA would be a better host for state law FAQ. Back on topic: I just picked up but have not tested 2 USA brand steel 40 rounders from CDNN. If they are USA brand, I know they have a terrible reputation for reliability. But, perhaps I can get them to work with decent green replacement followers and some TLC. I like the idea of steel in a mag I plan to drop all over the ground on a regular basis. If I cannot tune them myself, then can we convince Bevin to add AR mags to the list of mags he works on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Carlos, I have one of the 40 round USA mags from CDNN and have had no problems from it. I make sure to keep it very clean and never leave it loaded just to be safe. Maybe it is hit or miss with them but I haven't even changed out the follower or the spring on this mag and it just keeps on feeding bullets into the gun. I hope you have the same luck with yours. -jhgtyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proczak Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 i sell 40's if anyone is interested, i sell them for anywhere between $25 and $40. Large quantities available. just mail for a qote! discounts on large purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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