Sean Gaines Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Lets say I were to make some mags on my own, and they worked, and I were to sell them, would it be illegal. There are lots of aftermarket magazines makers out there. I was just curious about the legalities of such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Check out the latest issue of Front Sight for some info on the federal regulations surrounding the manufacturing of gun parts & accessories - other than that, you'd have to look into state regs and tax liabilities. I know almost nothing about the subject though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Ninness Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Lets say I were to make some mags on my own, and they worked, and I were to sell them, would it be illegal. There are lots of aftermarket magazines makers out there. I was just curious about the legalities of such. Heck I sp-ent the past hour trying to find magazines for sale, aside from some STi staniless steel repops at $100.00 a throw, NO Luck.. Doesn't Safariland make magazines anylonger??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 and I were to sell them, would it be illegal. Why risk it, just give them to your friends. Your new best friend. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Lets say I were to make some mags on my own, and they worked, and I were to sell them, would it be illegal. There are lots of aftermarket magazines makers out there. I was just curious about the legalities of such. Heck I sp-ent the past hour trying to find magazines for sale, aside from some STi staniless steel repops at $100.00 a throw, NO Luck.. Doesn't Safariland make magazines anylonger??? Just curious what mags were you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Lets say I were to make some mags on my own, and they worked, and I were to sell them, would it be illegal. There are lots of aftermarket magazines makers out there. I was just curious about the legalities of such. There are few truly valid patents with regards to firearms and magazines, so short of faking a trademark, pretty much anything you make that works is marketable. All to often we get caught up in the thrill of design and marketing a unique product. The reality is that there are very few truly new ideas, systems, or designs. Most items that are patented do nothing for the patent holder but enrich the lawyers. The time, effort, and money spent on most patents would be better spent getting more of the best product to market quickly. Anything work copying, will be copied. The only defence is to build early loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Lets say I were to make some mags on my own, and they worked, and I were to sell them, would it be illegal. There are lots of aftermarket magazines makers out there. I was just curious about the legalities of such. I think you can make more money selling hi cap mags than regular mags - seem to be few people making them reliable - I've bought three 170 mm mags for my 9mm major TruBor and none of them has worked reliably. I'm working with three other "customizers" to find one that works. I need it for the National Open Match in September and giving myself a 50:50 odds on getting one out of six that works in time. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 There is not a general patent on the concept of a double-stack magazine. They've been around since what, the Browning High Power? Patents are only enforceable for ~20 years. There might be some things around methods of manufacture and or specific shapes or spring/follower designs. You'd want a patent attorney to work that out for sure. As far as I know there aren't any patents around the STI/SV mags in particular (Btw the main STI patent expires in... 2011 It does not cover magazines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'm working with three other "customizers" to find one that works. I think Dean Makkos was shooting 9mm Major with 170mm SPS magazines. His seemed to work when I shot with him at Montana 2 years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'm working with three other "customizers" to find one that works. I think Dean Makkos was shooting 9mm Major with 170mm SPS magazines. His seemed to work when I shot with him at Montana 2 years back. Do you know how to get in touch with Dean Makkos? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'm working with three other "customizers" to find one that works. I think Dean Makkos was shooting 9mm Major with 170mm SPS magazines. His seemed to work when I shot with him at Montana 2 years back. Do you know how to get in touch with Dean Makkos? Jack http://docterusa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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