Poll: Metal or Polymer magazine (WHY?)

[Flopsweat]

It's an igloo playmate lunch container. I found it while driving my 4x4 out in the Mohave desert back when I was stationed in San Diego in the navy. Works great as a range bag

I used to have one of those. I have no idea how it kept things cool given the way the seal works. Really durable, though.

 

[Raidingtime]

I used to have one of those. I have no idea how it kept things cool given the way the seal works. Really durable, though.

They're great. I found it with about 6 water bottles in it. I've never used it for anything other than a range bag.

 

[Camelfilter]

There is a certain satisfaction to be had when you unwrap 50 year old metal magazines.

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Just checked, and boxed up a "few" of those for storage.

 

[Tony617]

I have some NHMTG 30 rounds mags with Magpul anti-tilt followers. Also have some NHMTG 20 rounds mags with black followers. I do have some Pmags as well. I have some Gen1 that are a light green color, I also have Gen2 and Gen3 that are black with the windows.

 

[HA556]

I didn't vote because "Both" wasn't an option. I have no problem as long as it works. If it doesn't, I get rid of it.

 

[lambene]

I have updated the options to include "both" if you have no problem with either

 

[lambene]

I love the responce metal because we never used poly in Nam dam-it. (Tongue and cheek) as if our military 15 years ago used the best products that will ever be available. Don't question my dates!

 

[Garg]

I use both, indiscriminately, no real preference, but i am not an "operator", so i don't really know which is better. One thing about the 6 mag bandoleers I have though, wont snap shut with 2 pmags in them, but will with 1 pmag, and 1 metal, so that's how I have them loaded.

I have met people that HATE both types, one guy says, metal SUXers, and others who say the opposite. but whatever...

 

[Boboclown]

but i am not an "operator"

You gotta operate and have that tactical beard bro. You only know the best equipment when you operate and get french fries stuck in the beard.

As long it holds ammo and feeds fine, any magazine is fine by me.

 

[Garg]

You gotta operate and have that tactical beard bro. You only know the best equipment when you operate and get french fries stuck in the beard.

As long it holds ammo and feeds fine, any magazine is fine by me.

Thanks, that made me chuckle. I needed that

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Igloo range bag?

It's an igloo playmate lunch container. I found it while driving my 4x4 out in the Mohave desert back when I was stationed in San Diego in the navy. Works great as a range bag

Igloo range bag = Ummm.......'K

Evil Black Rifle = Yaaaaaaaay!!!

 

[Raidingtime]

Igloo range bag = Ummm.......'K

Evil Black Rifle = Yaaaaaaaay!!!

Igloo range bag- "what the....?"

Evil black rifle- "this guy checks out"

 

[Republican]

Poly. Cause mag pul don't make metal ones yet.

 

[Flopsweat]

I use both, indiscriminately, no real preference, but i am not an "operator", so i don't really know which is better. One thing about the 6 mag bandoleers I have though, wont snap shut with 2 pmags in them, but will with 1 pmag, and 1 metal, so that's how I have them loaded.

I have met people that HATE both types, one guy says, metal SUXers, and others who say the opposite. but whatever...

"There is harmony in my bandoleer."

 

[Raidingtime]

"There is harmony in my bandoleer."

Way to create an inclusive magazine environment.

 

[Garg]

I have metal mags, that are probably as old as I am.... little WD-40, and bam, work fine LOL

 

[zenmonger]

I'm old school, and so I was wary of plastic mags (and guns, too), but now I slightly prefer plastic mags in my black rifles. They seem hardy enough, though either metal or plastic will fail if abused. The thing about abuse on a metal mag is if it gets bent or dented, it stays that way, but I'm not throwing any of my metal mags away.

 

[zenmonger]

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What is this "Polymer" or "magazine" you all are speaking of?...
Just kidding... ( sort of )

I too associate plastic ( polymer ) with toys and toy guns.
I know , I know , the AR 15 design is 60 odd years old and you should never mistake a real gun for a toy gun.
I also know that the plastic of today has come a long way from the plastic of my youth...
But it just doesn't hold a near and dear place in my heart as does wood and steel. ( or brass )
Andy

This is off topic, but seeing you have some long guns like mine, I'm wondering if you know where I can get a "tactical" polymer folding stock with a rail for thermal optics to replace the wood stock on my Brown Bess?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

This is off topic, but seeing you have some long guns like mine, I'm wondering if you know where I can get a "tactical" polymer folding stock with a rail for thermal optics to replace the wood stock on my Brown Bess?

AHHHHH!.....That sound you heard was my head exploding!
That was a funny post.
Andy

 

[sandsgunshop]

I like to go with whatever is on sale. Any mag is better than no mag. When I'm on duty, I use what is issued to me (metal); off duty I don't find myself in a hazardous zone so I just go with whatever I happened to bring to the range.

I do prefer 20 rounders though. Thats how much is in a box, and its great in the prome position