I just wanted to see what people thought between the 2 types, whether they thought one was better than the other, no difference, etc... I have both types, I primarily bought metal mags as I have a KelTec SUc (yes, unfortunately banned in MD) that when stock is folded under you can load a 20/30rd mag into it but P mags are too wide for the hole in the stock
Gimme your opinions...P Mag or Metal..
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MikeTF
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pmag for 5.56, metal for 6.8
Personally, I like metal. It's tried and true and been around for a long time. Down the road if we can't get new mags, I feel more confident in my abilities to maintain, repair, and if need be rebuild metal mags. Hopefully that's just silly thinkin on my part...but who knows 
I like Lancer and Magpul mags, no reason not to have both..
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
I have both, I like both. I also have Troy plastic mags. The shop I buy mags at no longer carries metal AR mags. I prefer metal mags for one application, loading 77gr SMKs out to 2.290" OAL, which hang up in all of the plastic magazines. People who use commercial and military ammunition don't have this problem.
I am very much a polymer-mag guy, specifically pmags and Lancers. I like Lancers slightly better than pmags, but not enough to outweigh the cost difference... so I usually only buy 20rd Lancers, since I don't trust 20rd pmags.
That said, there's nothing wrong with metal mags. The latest revision of the E-Lander magazines are pretty good, and somewhat more resistant to denting than aluminum magazines - but not impervious.
That said, there's nothing wrong with metal mags. The latest revision of the E-Lander magazines are pretty good, and somewhat more resistant to denting than aluminum magazines - but not impervious.
PhoenixRizing
Active Member
I prefer metal mags. For the Ar15 platform Ive had no issues with either Colt metal or Magpul. However on a DPMS G2 308 Ive had failures to feed and the bolt wont lock back on the last round with the Magpul M3 magazines. The metal DPMS mags and Lancers work flawlessly. Its a bit of a bummer the Magpuls dont work in my 308 since they are considerably cheaper and easier to find at shows etc.
byf43
SCSC Life/NRA Patron Life
I'm old school.
I like metal magazines.
I've got Adventureline and Colt magazines that are O.L.D.
After the 'ban' sunsetted, I found a stash of new metal mags and bought some.
They've been flawless.
I got a couple MagPul magazines and haven't even tried 'em.
I like metal magazines.
I've got Adventureline and Colt magazines that are O.L.D.
After the 'ban' sunsetted, I found a stash of new metal mags and bought some.
They've been flawless.
I got a couple MagPul magazines and haven't even tried 'em.
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One of my goals this spring is to get out-of-state and pick up some P-mags. All mine are metal and have all been reworked for reliability. I like my metal mags, but I'd like to see how the 'plastic' mags stack up.
BUFF7MM
☠Buff➐㎣☠
Metal all the way.
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I got an H&K metal 30 round mag from my daughter one year for Christmas. That thing is BALLS!
Indiana Jones
Wolverine
I prefer the USGI mags. Pmags work great too though. They just look stupid.
PMAGs and Lancers for my home defense gun.
Metal for the AR in the trunk as I can forget about them and the springs I use won't rust and the feedlips don't spread as easily as PMAGs (unless stored with the dustcovers) they're also easier to get out of the bandoleer than the slightly wider PMAGs.
Metal for the AR in the trunk as I can forget about them and the springs I use won't rust and the feedlips don't spread as easily as PMAGs (unless stored with the dustcovers) they're also easier to get out of the bandoleer than the slightly wider PMAGs.
OrbitalEllipses
Ultimate Member
I got an H&K metal 30 round mag from my daughter one year for Christmas. That thing is BALLS!
It also weighs twice as much as a USGI mag. I like the robustness of steel STANAG mags, but every for four mags you carry an extra pound of weight versus any other solution.
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That's why I kept it to one, but it's the first one going into my HD gun.
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alucard0822
For great Justice
P-mags for ARs and AKs, E-mags for odd stuff that needs STANAG dimentions, still nothing wrong with metal.
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
Both
Both but I am partial to metal. I still have several metal ones I brought back from 'nam and they still work great.
John
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