Newbie Handgun Mag Question

[hi3cho]

I am looking to purchase my first handgun and I have decided on the Springfield XD 4" 9MM with 15+1 Mag. I have been reading conflicting posts that say you can't buy handgun mags over 10 capacity. Now first of all is this true or is it now 20 max? Second does this affect what comes with the gun or only the additional you want to buy later? And the real question am I okay to purchase the gun in question. I am buying online and dont want to have any issues with legality. I am pretty sure I am okay as I have gotten some quotes on the same model at local stores so I wouldnt think they would quote me on a gun I cant buy. Thanks for the help in advance.

 

[Maverick0313]

As far as I jknow it has been and is 20 rds period. My P226 came with three 20 rd mags.

 

[chale127]

MD law is 20rds max that is all that can be issued with the purchase of the firearm

if you were to say find a 30rd(exaggerating) magazine in Va or Pa for your gun in your travels, it is perfectly legal to buy it and bring it back into MD

on edit...notice i said BRING it...not SHIP it

 

[hdatontodo]

This thread http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=18063
says
Maryland Criminal Law Code 4-305(b)
“A person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, purchase, receive, or transfer a detachable magazine that has a capacity of more than 20 rounds of ammunition for a firearm. This section does not apply to a .22 caliber rifle with a tubular magazine."

People have been traveling to PA or VA and buying them and bringing them back.

A question may be, if you are letting your buddy shoot your pistol with the long mag in it, are you "transferring" it?

 

[hi3cho]

Okay thanks guys, I figured I was good to go but wanted to make sure.

 

[Biggfoot44]

And for the question the OP didn't ask. As you check on the 'net you need to determine if the particular gun includes the fired casing , packedged to Md standards. If not there are certain Md FFLs ( some IPs) who can perform this , but is another expense and hassle to factor into your comparison calculations.

 

[hi3cho]

And for the question the OP didn't ask. As you check on the 'net you need to determine if the particular gun includes the fired casing , packedged to Md standards. If not there are certain Md FFLs ( some IPs) who can perform this , but is another expense and hassle to factor into your comparison calculations.

I have emailed the retailer about this exact issue, they informed me that the model I am looking at does include the fired casing. However, I did not ask them if it would be packaged to MD's standards. I would really rather buy from a local shop but I am not willing to spend an extra $100 just to do it

 

[INMY01TA]

I have emailed the retailer about this exact issue, they informed me that the model I am looking at does include the fired casing. However, I did not ask them if it would be packaged to MD's standards. I would really rather buy from a local shop but I am not willing to spend an extra $100 just to do it

How much does your ffl charge for the transfer? Subtract that from the price a local dealer wants and it's less than $100. I'd rather support a local dealer and see my purchase in person before buying.

 

[hi3cho]

How much does your ffl charge for the transfer? Subtract that from the price a local dealer wants and it's less than $100. I'd rather support a local dealer and see my purchase in person before buying.

The price itself is actually about $140-150 more at the local shops so even with the $35 transfer fee and $10 app fee, I am still right around $100 cheaper. Like I said I am all for supporting local shops but not for a 20-25% mark up.

 

[mvee]

You were probably seeing the 10 round limit in reference to the "assault weapons" ban that was in place from 1994-2004. During this time new magazines had to hold 10 rounds or less.

 

[gamer_jim]

Congrats on your decision. That model was my first regulated purchase too.

In MD your allowed to transfer magazines up to 20 rounds. It's not illegal to own larger, just cannot transfer from one person to another. So if you want larger you have to go across the border and then bring them back in.

 

[Mooseman]

You were probably seeing the 10 round limit in reference to the "assault weapons" ban that was in place from 1994-2004. During this time new magazines had to hold 10 rounds or less.

What he said.