reballz Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I just bought a Dvc Limited in 40 yesterday. Looking for opinions on mags. Mbx complete magsOrSti 2nd gen, tti guts and tti pads Any feedback? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I havent had any issues with the 8-10 various caliber/length MBX mags (9/38, .40, .45, 126/140mm) that I have bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think I have 12 mbx and they all run without issues, why bother figuring out your own solution just get what works unless the other solution is free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 +3 on MBX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingq Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 MBX. I have Gen 1 mags with grams springs and followers with a TTI basepad. Gen 2 mags have had no issues either. MBX ran just fine out the box no tuning needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’ve run MBX mags in all my limited and open guns without any issues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Ordered gen 2 tubes and tti guts/pads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbb98 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Never had any issues with MBX except for 3 mags not fitting in my grip, which some tuning is expected with any mags. I do have some new style STI mags bit have barely used them. Only got them because they were on sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgeer Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) I use STI mags with gram guts and dp base plates. Edited January 27, 2018 by Topgeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 7:17 PM, reballz said: Ordered gen 2 tubes and tti guts/pads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Why?, purely out of curiosity. If its a cost issue, you’re within dollars on any choice. Typically people think the mags are expensive but regardless of the mag the spring is the weakest link. If a person loads a mag to max capacity, regardless of the tube manufacturer, the spring I’d DONE in a matter of weeks or maybe months. If you never load to max and keep the spring a round or so below max, it may last years. If the tube works and feeds, the first sign of failure will be the spring. If a new spring doesn’t fix it, it’ll be the follower or the tube generally. bottom line, don’t be afraid to chuck crap after the first failure, unless it consistently fails on the first or last round, then it’s typically a lip issue which can potentially be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV650Squid Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 MBX mags. I've adjusted the feedlips, but other than that, just changed springs 1 to 2 times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Another vote for MBX! I have had 12 mags and just change springs when they get tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Why?, purely out of curiosity. If its a cost issue, you’re within dollars on any choice. Typically people think the mags are expensive but regardless of the mag the spring is the weakest link. If a person loads a mag to max capacity, regardless of the tube manufacturer, the spring I’d DONE in a matter of weeks or maybe months. If you never load to max and keep the spring a round or so below max, it may last years. If the tube works and feeds, the first sign of failure will be the spring. If a new spring doesn’t fix it, it’ll be the follower or the tube generally. bottom line, don’t be afraid to chuck crap after the first failure, unless it consistently fails on the first or last round, then it’s typically a lip issue which can potentially be fixed.With the discount I got with tti, it came to $106 per mag shipped. Mbx would have been close to $140 per mag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgeer Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 What the point of 20 round mags if not gonna load them to max. Springs are cheap. I need as many bullets as I can hold. Also I bought my mags used with gram springs in them. I load them with 20 every match and I shoot 2-3 times a week. Never change them. Got them in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 What the point of 20 round mags if not gonna load them to max. Springs are cheap. I need as many bullets as I can hold. Also I bought my mags used with gram springs in them. I load them with 20 every match and I shoot 2-3 times a week. Never change them. Got them in September.STI gen2 bodies, TTI springs, followers and base pads.All 21 reloadable and 100% reliable. MBX wasn't reliable in my pistols.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgeer Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I may need to try that. I can get 21 in my mags but it makes it hard to seat mag. I'll some times do it for first mag and start with 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgeer Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Scott Steele said: STI gen2 bodies, TTI springs, followers and base pads. All 21 reloadable and 100% reliable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What is the 3mm, 4mm, 7mm mean for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 What is the 3mm, 4mm, 7mm mean for them?That's base pad thickness.4mm STI3mm infinity... if I remember correctly.Got to set the springs. Leave 21 rounds in mag for several days and it'll become reloadable.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 What the point of 20 round mags if not gonna load them to max. Springs are cheap. I need as many bullets as I can hold. Also I bought my mags used with gram springs in them. I load them with 20 every match and I shoot 2-3 times a week. Never change them. Got them in September.If you load them to 21, the springs will fail faster than 20 rounds. You are already doing what I was suggesting by only loading 20 if you can indeed get 21 into them. Sometimes it makes a lot of sense to load to 21 for specific stage but general, cramming that last round in brings a lot of risk for various potential issues/failures to occur, such as increased slide pressure/friction that could lead to failures to feed.If you “need” that last bullet you probably would have been much better off throwing another reload into your plan. Just saying loading to absolute max will increase the probability of failure to many different things, as well as quickly smoke your springs. Sure, do it when it’s needed but no reason to do it as a matter of standard practice just because you can. Same reason you don’t only shift gears when your car is at redline, sure you can but it’s not a great practice for every trip to the storeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I don't have a spring issue. I know what you speak of but TTI springs haven't given me that problem.When I was testing magazines I did find that problem with a certain brand. Mine run 21 all the time 100%.You can load 20 or 21 it's what you plan for. Nobody is wrong or right.Run what works for you and is proven reliable.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVC502 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I run STI old style tubes stock spring and follower TTI basepad in my DVC Limited in 40 never had to tune a single 1 and they run like a champ even with factory ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeclmbr Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Im running sv mags with tti guts and taran 3mm basepads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozy Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I like the mbx magazines.... they have been quite reliable.... just received some TTI Sv tubes with tti springs, followers and pads , for added capacity.....we shall see how they work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 i have had mbx mags...no real complaints. i have the gen 2 new sti mags and they run but my upula mag loader plastic thingy hates them svi mags are perfect in every way shape and form and i love them plain and simple lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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