vgdvc Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hello. I'm Looking to add a few new mags to the 2011 .40 Limited collection. Anyone have any opinions on the Xylan coated models vs traditional polished stainless? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wixthedog Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I do not have any experience running xylan coated mags but I have never had an issue with the SS versions either. I would be hesitant to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I’ve seen them when browsing Dawson or Brazos sight ordering mags but never bought any. The regular ones work great, so I’ve never felt the need to pay extra for that. I think they’re like 75 bucks? The regular ones are 49.99 now. Great time to stock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleGribble82 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The Xylan coated mags came standard with my Marauder and work great. I also have the stainless mags that I use with my Edge. I’ve had no issues with either however, I’ve not noticed any real advantages for the xylan over the stainless. I think the xylan mags would be a good investment to have a few for shooting in less than desirable wet weather. Overall though both types have preformed well for me to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 8 hours ago, DaleGribble82 said: The Xylan coated mags came standard with my Marauder and work great. I also have the stainless mags that I use with my Edge. I’ve had no issues with either however, I’ve not noticed any real advantages for the xylan over the stainless. I think the xylan mags would be a good investment to have a few for shooting in less than desirable wet weather. Overall though both types have preformed well for me to date. Thanks for the input. How is the Xylan coating holding up from wear do to reloads,dropping on ground etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleGribble82 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) @vgdvc So far they’ve held up quite well. I ran them pretty hard recently during some rain and was doing reloads in the fly letting them fall free by way of gravity into the muddy muck below my feet. I’d pick them back up and wipe them off and they kept running fine. Finish has stayed intact this far. They are fairly knew. I’ve only been running the Marauder since November, but only time will tell. I’ll definitely keep you posted. Edited March 17, 2019 by DaleGribble82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldskip Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I got some of the first batch a year or two ago and had really bad luck. The coating would bind and the mags wouldn’t drop free, even though they were in spec. I dont see the purpose for them and would suggest against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 5 hours ago, DaleGribble82 said: @vgdvc So far they’ve held up quite well. I ran them pretty hard recently during some rain and was doing reloads in the fly letting them fall free by way of gravity into the muddy muck below my feet. I’d pick them back up and wipe them off and they kept running fine. Finish has stayed intact this far. They are fairly knew. I’ve only been running the Marauder since November, but only time will tell. I’ll definitely keep you posted. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleGribble82 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, vgdvc said: Thanks. No problem judging by the above post mileage may vary, but they have served me quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, geraldskip said: I got some of the first batch a year or two ago and had really bad luck. The coating would bind and the mags wouldn’t drop free, even though they were in spec. I dont see the purpose for them and would suggest against. Thank you for the feedback. Are yours gen 1 or Gen 2 magazines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleGribble82 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 minute ago, vgdvc said: Thank you for the feedback. Are yours gen 1 or Gen 2 magazines? They are Gen 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldskip Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Mine were gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Electroless Nickel is probably the slickest for a mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblacklabel18 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 The teflon ones sti is producing look good, a few people were running them at nationals, but there’s no problem with good ole polished stainless steel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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