Beta-C magazines, are they worth it?
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Bump for answer? I really would like to the answer also.
smores
Creepy-Ass Cracker
Ditto. I've always looked at them as something cool to get but if they don't work well I'll hold on to my cash.
I want one for my Socom 16 IF they work.
wreckdiver
Ultimate Member
- Nov 13, 2008
- 2,942
They seem pretty cool, but I can't imagine dumping $30-50 for one mag dump. Too bad they don't make a rimfire version for the .22 conversions.
Having a drum gives you more firepower without having to change mags frequently and they don"t stick out far, like a 40rd mag, which causes problems while shooting prone. Yes, they are a lot more expensive than a regular mag, but if you are in a firefight, do you want to worry about frequent mag changes? The biggest problem I have is carrying them cause I haven't found a molle based pouch for drums yet. As for reliability, there are some who have had feeding problems, others who have had no issues at all. I'd get some if you had the $$, if for nothing other than their value will probably increase.
Russ D
Ultimate Member
Practice changing 30 round Magpuls faster and it's really not an issue.
JeepDriver
Self confessed gun snob
I have some, yes they are fun in a machine gun if you have access to one. But in semi auto they are pretty much useless. They are bulky and heavy. I don't remember the last time I used any of mine.
That said, i would like to get one for my M1A. No other reason then to just have it.
That said, i would like to get one for my M1A. No other reason then to just have it.
Kevp
Ultimate Member
- Apr 17, 2008
- 1,874
Grab one or two for your collection and to fool around. Never rely on it for anymore than that.
jtarpley59
live free or die
I have two of them really because of the whole Obama scare and I did not think I would be able to buy them, but now I am going to build an AR with a by pod and make it like a saw only with the beta mags in place of the belt. And they run great never had a problem with mine.
X-Factor
I don't say please
Its hard to justify at the cost, to my knowledge they are reliable.
Someday I will get one if politics doesnt shut me down first.
However I can only remember a few occasions using my AK drum, about the only gun I do drum mag dump in is my .22 PPS. And frankly I almost always shoot my ARs on 20rd mags anyways because they don't stick down as far on the bench. (20rd PMAGS rock).
Thats not saying i dont want my 30s or more
Someday I will get one if politics doesnt shut me down first.
However I can only remember a few occasions using my AK drum, about the only gun I do drum mag dump in is my .22 PPS. And frankly I almost always shoot my ARs on 20rd mags anyways because they don't stick down as far on the bench. (20rd PMAGS rock).
Thats not saying i dont want my 30s or more
SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
They are fun accessories to compliment your toys. Not as reliable as standard mags. Carried one during Patrol a long time ago and it rattled like a maraca. Definitely not stealthy.I never did that again. It is heavy when loaded and may change the weapon's handling characteristics. For actual combat use. I would advise against it. May as well wear a cow bell and tell the bad guys you are en route.if there are situations that you knew you were getting into a firefight as soon as you pick up your weapon. It definitely can lay down some serious firepower.I know several guys who swear by them and use them extensively, especially for convoy protection. I've seen one dropped and it turned into a fountain as soon as the feed lips were damaged. Fully loaded, it may not seat in easily with the bolt closed.
I have a couple on hand. Just is case, they can also be kept loaded indefinitely and not weaken the spring. I have a couple always ready to go in the BOB. For my personal experience, I would use them in a serious post apocalyptic defensive scenario But not for a real HD situation. they dont look good from a legal defense standpoint.
The coolest thing about it. It makes taking pictures of your rifle easier.
I have a couple for use in a subgun. For some reason, using betas in an MP5 always results in a jam.This is the only time this weapon jammed on me. I could never get it to work reliably, so I gave up. Traded them for standard curved mags instead.
I have a couple on hand. Just is case, they can also be kept loaded indefinitely and not weaken the spring. I have a couple always ready to go in the BOB. For my personal experience, I would use them in a serious post apocalyptic defensive scenario But not for a real HD situation. they dont look good from a legal defense standpoint.
The coolest thing about it. It makes taking pictures of your rifle easier.
I have a couple for use in a subgun. For some reason, using betas in an MP5 always results in a jam.This is the only time this weapon jammed on me. I could never get it to work reliably, so I gave up. Traded them for standard curved mags instead.
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CKOD
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How does that feel shouldered on the STG-556 SCAR? Is it overly butt-end heavy, or does it still feel ok overall?
canuck
Rifleman
None of my betas has ever jammed on me included sustained full auto fire. I have 2 for my MP-5.
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
Drums are a must for me.
Chinese Drums for AK's
Beta C for the AR, and Daewoo
Every one of my go guns has one, and I made the guns run with them.
There are some Korean Beta C Copies coming out soon, and a US Manufacturer has a 500 round 10/22 Drum coming out.
Chinese Drums for AK's
Beta C for the AR, and Daewoo
Every one of my go guns has one, and I made the guns run with them.
There are some Korean Beta C Copies coming out soon, and a US Manufacturer has a 500 round 10/22 Drum coming out.
X-Factor
I don't say please
...500 rd 10/22 drum???? Holy crap. Is that for the Archangel kit?
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
It will be for all 10/22's supposedly.
I saw a prototype, you dump a whole brick into a box that looks like a feed box for a S.A.W..
The box is a hopper of sorts and feeds the rounds via a electric motor, just dump in the ammo, and turn on the switch. The motor will feed the ammo into the gun just like a paintball guns battery powered hopper, except this one sits low on the gun unlike a paintball hopper.
X-Factor
I don't say please
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