From what i've found searching on here, this has been talked about in bits and pieces, but there was never a unified thread dedicated specifically to Mini-14 magazines (or my search kung-fu is weak). That being said, lets talk Mini-14 magazines. What works for you. What doesn't. This is a topic that has always frustrated the hell out of me.
In my experience:
Ruger 20 rnd: Never had a problem.
Precision Mag 20 rnd: Never had a problem.
ProMag 30 rnd: Consistent FTF issues, issues with positive engagement in magwell.
Tapco 30 rnd (old style): Works great until the plastic around the front retention stud hole wear out, then trash.
Tapco 30 rnd (new style with metal clip at front stud hole): Consistent FTF issues.
Whats your experience?
In my experience:
Ruger 20 rnd: Never had a problem.
Precision Mag 20 rnd: Never had a problem.
ProMag 30 rnd: Consistent FTF issues, issues with positive engagement in magwell.
Tapco 30 rnd (old style): Works great until the plastic around the front retention stud hole wear out, then trash.
Tapco 30 rnd (new style with metal clip at front stud hole): Consistent FTF issues.
Whats your experience?