Polytech Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Poly, Brownells makes their own magazines in a separate facility. It is their own proprietary magazine, FWIW.DougC I have it on good authority from someone who deals with C Products on a weekly basis for a retailer, Brownells gets their mags from C Products. There is nothing proprietary about them, other than the floorplate that says "brownells". Polytech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Brownell's says that their mags are their own, made in their own facility. They're a stand up company and I doubt that they'd lie about it. They sell LOTS of products (and mags) produced by other companies, and they don't try to claim credit as the manufacturer if they are not. I'm not so impressed with C-Products. Good mags generally, but the ones I ordered came with rusted springs. It took several calls to get the springs replaced. Recently I called them to order some mag bodies, but I questioned why the stainless bodies were only $0.24 cheaper than the complete mags, while the aluminum bodies were $2.40 cheaper. The guy who answered the phone couldn't give me an answer, and finally said "That's just the way it is." So I sent an e-mail to sales at C-Products with the same question. So far my e-mail has been ignored. So, I'll take my business elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) When we finally got ARs approved for "Patrol Rifles" at my agency, I ordered 7 new C-Products 30 round mags for my COLT. I have had nothing but good luck with any ammo I've run through them but they don't drop free which I'm gonna say is not a bad thing for duty use. I have them all filled with 28 rounds of TRU 55 grain Ballistic Tip and have the silicon springs... Edited August 9, 2007 by Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I had the same drop free problem with a couple of my Cmags. Some filing took care of that. Lately I've been having great success with Magpul Pmags. They feed like buttah! Drop free too. Oh, and inexpensive! And for a couple bucks more you can get the kind with the round count window. They had a few problems with early production versions, but I think they have them ironed out. For hosing stages where I don't want to have to reload, I have a couple of DPMS 45 rounders. It's 2 30 round aluminum mags welded together. Mine work like a charm, but won't take Magpul followers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcCracken Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Rather than start a new thread for the same purpose, I'll ask for updates. What's the best mag out there and, more to the point, what mags do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I use Brownells and Tripps if I want more than 30 in the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill T Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 The problem with AR-15 anything today is availability. Most everything from bolt carrier assemblies, to magazines are back ordered. When anything is available it is usually priced high. Cabela's in Glendale has 30 round Bushmaster Aluminum mags, but for $30.00 each. You used to be able to buy them for $9.95. Everyone today is raving about Mag-Pul P-Mags. The problem again is availability and price. If you can find them, or any other decent magazine for that matter at a fair price, I would purchase all you can afford. This hysteria won't be ending any time soon. Bill T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyhawk Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I ordered a couple of Tripp 52 rounders about 2 weeks ago and already have them, great turn around time and great product! No price increase either@! RLTW, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Pmags for me. I have yet to have a single problem of any kind. Great product at a very reasonable price. Better yet, they are now becoming more readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIO Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 pmags. Just received my backorder from brownells. Ordered in November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDeath Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 A mix of PMags and C-Products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Rather than start a new thread for the same purpose, I'll ask for updates. What's the best mag out there and, more to the point, what mags do you use? The ones that work in my rifles (seems to be any quality mag). I use lots of used GI/military/LEO mags (Okay, Center, some Colt, and a few others) D&H CP Most of the "mil-spec" aluminum mags work great for me - I don't see much (any?) functional difference between them. If one is problematic, diagnose it, fix it with a new spring or follower, or simply replace the mag. Orlite Thermold I'll probably pick up a few Pmags, Brownells, Lancers, etc. (but not because I see them solving a problem that I've had with other mags)... ac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Pretty much only C-products SS and one pmag with nordic extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 This past weekend I used Pmags exclusively for the first time at the LaRue match. Not one hiccup, bobble--nothing. I'm thinking I might go with these for all my match needs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupie Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Anyone tried the Sig Sauer 30 rd AR mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm using Pmags, Okay USGI mags with Magpul followers and SS C-products mags I bought from a forum member a while back. All work perfectly in several different receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Anyone tried the Sig Sauer 30 rd AR mags? One came with the SIG556 I bought, my initial impression of it was flimsy. I could press in on the sides... Not something I was gonna take to a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Brownells 30 with magpull brown follower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn-rgr Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 USGI mags with magpul followers. Worked good enough in the sandbox, dont know why I would change for competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 After one-too-many "bolt over" malfunctions with USGI mags using the green followers, I've been using Pmags w/o any problems. Not to mention that, IMHO, they are 100% easier to disassemble for cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 The Mag Pul's are running great. I just wish I could get one in 40-rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I guess I should have said PMags. They are fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunH Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Anybody running P-Mags in a JP rifle? Any problems? S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Anybody running P-Mags in a JP rifle? Any problems?S Pmags are all I use in my JP jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpty1 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 PMags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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