ACT-MAG in Shadow

[Smitty79]

https://gregcotellc.com/cart/cz-factory-mecgar-actmag-c-173/actmag-cz-75b-85b-sp01-shadow-2-9mm-15-rd-co-vt-45203-p-1874.html

 

I've been using 2 of these, with CZC base pads and springs, in Carry Optics for about 6 months.    Zero malfunctions.    They pass my case gauge.

 

They are cheaper than Mec-Gar and have witness holes for all rounds.

 

Anyone else use these?   What do you think?

[Johnny_Chimpo]

3 hours ago, Smitty79 said:

https://gregcotellc.com/cart/cz-factory-mecgar-actmag-c-173/actmag-cz-75b-85b-sp01-shadow-2-9mm-15-rd-co-vt-45203-p-1874.html

 

I've been using 2 of these, with CZC base pads and springs, in Carry Optics for about 6 months.    Zero malfunctions.    They pass my case gauge.

 

They are cheaper than Mec-Gar and have witness holes for all rounds.

 

Anyone else use these?   What do you think?

 

I picked up a pair to use in my 75BD and like you, zero problems.  I really like the witness holes on the back for every round.  Why every magazine isn't that way, I'll never understand.

[GeneBray]

Several years ago an STI 1911 came with ACT mags.  Loved them and since shooting single stack USPSA you need a lot.  Purchased more.  Within several months nearly all began to crack at the top rear of the mags at what I call the "ears."   Most had two cracks, a few only one.  Cracks began around 500-1000 rounds as best I recall.  I made multiple calls (5-10) to ACT and all emails (numbers about the same as calls) went unanswered.  STI refered me to ACT which I understand and about which have no complaints.  

 

After ACT refused to communicate, I went a different direction and now use mags that probably better then ACT but cost more.  I can get my new vendor to communicate with me if and when needed.

 

I suspect you figured out I am not a ACT mag fan due their failure to communicate with me.  

 

Regarding the mags, I like the design, they work well even with cracks, but will not use in competition or any other use except dry and live fire practice.  One of these days they will get trashed to make a little room in the safe.  I use them frequently for practice sessions and dry fire.  The company's failure to discuss the problem resulted in me never purchasing another ACT mag.  The 1911 mags I now used have good customer support.

 

Since an apples to oranges comparison, YMMV.  If ACT's for a CZ75 are as well thought out as their 1911s.  They should be good.  However, caveat emptor.