vgdvc Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Hello Open shooters. I'm looking to upgrade my mag collection for the most reliable and usable variety to keep on hand for USPSA matches. Will be obtaining a new Honcho 9mm major and have a Brazos .38super for backup so mags would serve dual caliber purpose. I'm thinking MBX is best overall out of box choice. Is there advantages/disadvantages to the 155mm vs 171mm lengths? Am I on the right track with MBX? Experienced opinions appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eern Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I love MBX and only run big sticks. I have 4 and all run 30+1 very reliably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 minute ago, eern said: I love MBX and only run big sticks. I have 4 and all run 30+1 very reliably Thanks. Never felt a need to have 1 shorter for best reloads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eern Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, vgdvc said: Thanks. Never felt a need to have 1 shorter for best reloads? No when you only run big sticks then that’s all you know and you can reload whenever you want. I didn’t like practicing with both sizes so I switch a couple years ago and would never go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Just get the big ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Its all depended on stage design and capacity for me. 155s for a lower round count, and the 170s for everything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) I am a 155 fan for reloads. Got rid of all my 140's. I have 6 155's and 5 170's. Edited July 20, 2020 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwillis Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 For reloads 155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertia Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Another vote 155 for reloads and short stage unloaded start. What were saying is you need both. Or all three really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I got rid of all my 140’s and run the 155’s along with the 170’s. I’ve been running 2 155’s and a 170, that has been my set up for years. Also all my MBX mags have Grams springs and guts and It’s been a solid combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 ive got a 170 big stick i start stages with and then reload to a 155 if need be. unless its a long stage i can get it all done most times with the big boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Hello: Most stages now have a good place to reload so you could have one 170mm and 3-155's. Use the 155's most of the time and reload to one of those. I got ride of the 155's I had and just use 170's and 140's. Some of the 140's have longer base pads that give me 24-26 rounds which is good for some stages. I also use the 140 with thin base pads if I have to go prone. I would practice loading to a 170 since you may need to do that at some point. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDAHOAASHOOTER Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I keep a 140 for those low round count classifiers. Everything else 155s and 170s. I have used the same 170 mbx for probably way to long. But she just runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I run two 155s and one 170 for USPSA competitions. I almost always start with the big stick. I also have three STI Gen 2 tubes with TTI guts and base pads. I use those for Classifiers with mandatory reloads, or any time I have to drop a mag in dust, mud or water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I run 2 170, 2 155 and 2 140 at every match. I mostly use the 170 unless I have a reload, then I start with the 140 and reload with the 170 or 155 depending on the stage. I don't notice a huge difference between the two, but it's always nice to have the spares around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggMike Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 7/19/2020 at 7:19 PM, eern said: I love MBX and only run big sticks. I have 4 and all run 30+1 very reliably What spring and followers are you running? The most I can get is 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 170 starts and 155 for reloads. Keep a 140 for the "oh s#!t" moment of a malfunctiin and you just need that emergency mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 35 minutes ago, BiggMike said: What spring and followers are you running? The most I can get is 28. my 170 mbx ran 29 out of the box, if i bully load i can get 29+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, NOSHMJ said: 170 starts and 155 for reloads. Keep a 140 for the "oh s#!t" moment of a malfunctiin and you just need that emergency mag. exactly this, i run 1 170 to start 1 155 for mag change and 1 140 if i miss a reload or something goes wrong where i have to drop a mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc68cal Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I just run 170s. Keeps things simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 10:19 PM, sc68cal said: I just run 170s. Keeps things simple Do you practice your mag changes with the 170s? How did that affect your mag changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 any mbx sales or best places to buy? i need (want) one or two more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Hello: How are the mag springs holding up on the 170mm magazines? Heard of them not lasting very long. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc68cal Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 9:54 AM, AverageJoeShooting said: Do you practice your mag changes with the 170s? How did that affect your mag changes? Yes 170s are what I practice with, and what I dry fire with. This is mostly because the 140mm magazines for Caspians are garbage and aren't reliable. The 170mm's I've had for years and run perfectly every time. I probably lose some time on stand-and-shoot classifiers if I load them full, but the key there is to not fill them up and make them heavier than they need to be. With 170's you also get a lot more magazine to work with, you just have to practice getting it to the magwell since your hand will not make contact with the magwell (due to the length), so it's a bit different operation, maybe you still lose some time but in a real match it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc68cal Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: How are the mag springs holding up on the 170mm magazines? Heard of them not lasting very long. Thanks, Eric I change mine once a season, I treat them as a consumable part. You can probably change them less often but it's worth it to me to never worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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