Blammo Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 1 minute ago, js1130146 said: I'm not doubting, just verifying. Personally if I paid $145 for a 155mm if be calling MBX for a replacement or a fix before sinking more money into it Well, this kinda sums up the whole ready and tuned let down. I did call and email, but a different story for a different time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 You should definitely be sticking with STI, then. BTW, my 155 MBXs only load 26 reloadable (27 is advertised), either 9mm or 38sc. I can jam 27 in one of them, but it's not reloadable, even in a steel grip. But I like them for their size, capacity, and reliability and I'm using them more then the 140s. The followers (green) in all the mags haven't caused any problems. I would like them to load 27, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWprotected Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) I do not see where they advertise 27 reloadable, but that they will hold 27. I am in the same boat as you mine will fit 27 but not reloadable, but I do like the size of the mag better than trying to reload with a big stick. I also like not having to use a spacer. Edited October 25, 2016 by SWprotected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 All of my 9MM MBX Mags (6 170s, 2 155s, 4 140's) have worked flawlessly right out of the packaging. I have a set of comp mags and a matching set of practice mags. All of them hold what they are advertise to hold. I had to troubles with their 140mm .40 cal mags. They would not drop free from my PT steel grips. Had to reshape some areas on the tube to make them drop free. The changes I made did not affect the capacity at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Maximis228 said: All of my 9MM MBX Mags (6 170s, 2 155s, 4 140's) have worked flawlessly right out of the packaging. I have a set of comp mags and a matching set of practice mags. All of them hold what they are advertise to hold. I had to troubles with their 140mm .40 cal mags. They would not drop free from my PT steel grips. Had to reshape some areas on the tube to make them drop free. The changes I made did not affect the capacity at all. The 155 is advertised as "high capacity 27 rounds" and "easy reloads" on the page for that particular mag. My two hold 27 (non-reloadable) and 26 (reloadable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, teros135 said: The 155 is advertised as "high capacity 27 rounds" and "easy reloads" on the page for that particular mag. My two hold 27 (non-reloadable) and 26 (reloadable). Mine are the same. They work exactly as advertised. Edited October 25, 2016 by Maximis228 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 So I have the only two bad ones out there? How unlucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, teros135 said: So I have the only two bad ones out there? How unlucky! I think the confusion is on the words they used. When referring to "easy reloads" they mean in comparison to the big stick. Not that the fully loaded mag (27) is easy to reload itself. But that might just be my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) I'd think that any well-designed mag would be easy to handle during reloading. It would be better if the mfr said clearly, "27 capacity, 26 reloadable" so we'd all know what we're getting. (And/or make the 155 a 157 and be done with it?) Edited October 25, 2016 by teros135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hello: I get 27 rounds reloadable with my setup. Fits the IPSC and USPSA gauge for Open. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaunk Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 My .40 MBX magazines all run perfectly. My 9mm MBX mags one or two is doing some weird stuff. I'm not sure if it's me or the mag but somehow I've gotten rounds past the follower. Had one jam this weekend while I was removing the rounds to top up another mag. I'm still solid B+ success rate with them though. Not had any issues during a course of fire either either 9mm or .40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I purchased 2 of the new .45 MBX 141MM hi cap mags and I am super impressed with them. As they said, you can get 18 rounds of .45 in the mag, but you really have to seat the mag pretty hard into the STI. I only load 17 in the 2nd one, I found I had a hard time slamming it in hard enough while on the move. I also have two STI mags that hold 15, and they have been OK too. I gladly will buy another pair for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteGuard Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I bought 2 .40 MBX 141.25mm and am just breaking them in by loading and unloading them multiple times. So far one won't release if the slide is locked back when inserted. It releases if you shake the gun a little bit. One had the follower get stuck one out of the five times that I loaded and unloaded. The release thing I don't see as a big issue as I never plan on inserting one when the slide is locked back, but the follower getting stuck makes me nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jliew08 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 hours ago, EliteGuard said: I bought 2 .40 MBX 141.25mm and am just breaking them in by loading and unloading them multiple times. So far one won't release if the slide is locked back when inserted. It releases if you shake the gun a little bit. One had the follower get stuck one out of the five times that I loaded and unloaded. The release thing I don't see as a big issue as I never plan on inserting one when the slide is locked back, but the follower getting stuck makes me nervous. When I first got one of my 9mm mags and was loading/unloading trying to break them in it also dropped a round below the follower. Haven't had a chance to run them in a match yet but here's to hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Look at the video about loading MBX magazines (yes I know we all know how to load magazines, but this was a new one for me). http://mbxextreme.com/index.php?page=videos I haven't had a round flip underneath the follower since I started using the method in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhall Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 On 10/25/2016 at 11:55 AM, teros135 said: The 155 is advertised as "high capacity 27 rounds" and "easy reloads" on the page for that particular mag. My two hold 27 (non-reloadable) and 26 (reloadable). INTRODUCING The "NEW" 155mm open Class Magazine from MBX! "THE LITTLE BIG STICK" * Fantastic Balance * Easy Reloads * High Capacity 27 Rds * 13 Coil Spring Reliability Great Size and Balance for fast easy Reloads and Draws also Stages when that little extra is needed. Reloads like the "Little Stick" 141.25mm with close to the power of the "Big Stick" 171.25mm . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damineg34 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) I have had a nightmare w new STI 140 mags. I'm on a third replacement set that still do not run. STI cannot figure out why the tooling is off and this sue is getting more common. We ended up making a die, reshaping with the help of an expert in our world and have been able to get four to run efficiently. Needless to say, no faith in New STI mags. Edited October 30, 2016 by Damineg34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 On 10/30/2016 at 5:44 AM, Damineg34 said: I have had a nightmare w new STI 140 mags. I'm on a third replacement set that still do not run. STI cannot figure out why the tooling is off and this sue is getting more common. We ended up making a die, reshaping with the help of an expert in our world and have been able to get four to run efficiently. Needless to say, no faith in New STI mags. Truly sorry for your trouble. I just got 3 new ones and they were problem free. New TTI guts and bases. All ran out of the box so to say. Again sorry you've had problems but I haven't with STI mags or bodies. Think the MBX fill a nitch though for those who don't want to mess with mags. Or guys shooting 9mmm's and 38 supers they can use the same mags without headache's of spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mciver52 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Just ordered MBX mags...haven't heard too many issues so figured I'd give them a shot in my Eagle. Custom built gun, hard to complain about 350 bucks to try some mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank34 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) When I got my open gun I bought three MBX 140s and a 170 and they have been working perfect, and you don't need spacers for 9mm. I tuned some STI 140s for my limited gun but if I ever need more mags I'll just buy MBXs. Awesome to buy a 2011 mag that just works out of the box. Edited November 2, 2016 by Frank34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayUSPSA81 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I,would only buy mags already tuned that for the box. MBX or Brazos mags are what I would buy. I have seen my buddy try to save money and build mags himself and then not fit the box and get bumped to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockman75 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 MBX have been perfect. I had them coated in Gold PVD just for bling factor. I have 6 STI style for Open and 4 Para for Limited. No issues whatsoever. I love them. My tuned STI mags with Dawson basepads, TTI spring and follower are clunky in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerenew Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I have 4 mbx mags and love them they seem to feed alot smoother than my sti mags. I was concerned about the printed followers and ordered some extras but never needed to use them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
window2time Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 3 hours ago, glockman75 said: MBX have been perfect. I had them coated in Gold PVD just for bling factor. I have 6 STI style for Open and 4 Para for Limited. No issues whatsoever. I love them. My tuned STI mags with Dawson basepads, TTI spring and follower are clunky in comparison. Glockman, these look fantastic. Please tell me who did the gold PVD so I can get some done. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockman75 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, window2time said: Glockman, these look fantastic. Please tell me who did the gold PVD so I can get some done. Thanks My gunsmith sent my gun, parts and the mags to Richter Precision.http://www.richterprecision.com/dlc-coatings.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited December 5, 2016 by glockman75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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