Throw away your MFT (Mission First Tactical) SSCPM556 - Standard Capacity Polymer Mags

[watermerc]

I loaded up three MFT (Mission First Tactical) magazines sometime last Summer. Today I opened the crate containing the loaded MFT magazines and several loaded MagPul magazines. I discovered all the MFT Magazines had ejected 6-9 rounds apiece. I reloaded the MFT magazines and they immediately ejected half a dozen rounds. Upon inspection it appears the polymer feed lips are bowed outwards on all three MFT magazines. After unloading the magazines they did not go back to their original shape. These magazines are simply not strong enough for normal use. I am only using Mil-Spec metal magazines and MagPul magazines in the future. I threw the MFT magazines in the trash. Reliable magazines are simply too important to allow them to stay in circulation.

SCPM556 - Standard Capacity Polymer Mag

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[druiseeker]

I have a couple of them (never used). The heads up is appreciated.

 

[American123]

I only store loaded mags long term with Magpul "caps" just in case for this very reason, although I have read that Magpul mags can last a while without the cap while loaded, but why risk it when a cap is so cheap

 

[DirectDrive]

There are several brands of "known good" mags.
And they are not expensive.
Don't buy oddball branded mags.

 

[watermerc]

There are several brands of "known good" mags.
And they are not expensive.
Don't buy oddball branded mags.

Besides MagPul the only other polymer "known good" magazines I can think of are Troy BattleMag and Lancer Mags. All are roughly the same price point.

 

[druiseeker]

I still have 20-30 some odd new metal ones from when our unit was switching to pmags. I think my polymer mags have all came from presents or with gun purchases. Is there any real performance improvements with the polymer magazines?

 

[watermerc]

I still have 20-30 some odd new metal ones from when our unit was switching to pmags. I think my polymer mags have all came from presents or with gun purchases. Is there any real performance improvements with the polymer magazines?

The more time I spend with polymer mags the more I like the metal Mil-Spec ones.

 

[Hawaiian]

Can you imagine being in a SHTF situation and pulling off your mag cap and the rounds go flying out of the mag?

 

[Tomahawk67]

As my Dad would say "file them in the circular file" why would anyone not buy PMags?

 

[Stomper]

The more time I spend with polymer mags the more I like the metal Mil-Spec ones.

I have NEVER been enthralled with plastic AR mags, USGI/STANAG are the only ones I'll use. Glock mags are actually metal lined, so they get a pass.

 

[Boboclown]

The only polymer mags I had that never had the feed lips deform from storage were AUG magazines, the factory ones. No idea how the magpul AUG mags would handle storage, but due to similar prices no reason to find out. For all my other rifles I just use steel mags. I also have the USGI 20 round mags for when I get around to getting a retro AR.

 

[Tony617]

I only store loaded mags long term with Magpul "caps" just in case for this very reason, although I have read that Magpul mags can last a while without the cap while loaded, but why risk it when a cap is so cheap

I also use the Magpul caps except for the one I load magazine in my rifle.

 

[Diamondback]

Good thing I only bought ONE! Now Hexmags, on the other hand... well, only half a dozen so I won't be taking too big a bath dumping them in favor of Pmag.

 

[kmk1012]

The more time I spend with polymer mags the more I like the metal Mil-Spec ones.

I've made the mistake of buying only Pmags. the poly mags seem to have more drag on the case when the bolt is grabbing another round. My rifle and pistol were not going into full battery and the only fix was an old surplus metal mag. Now what to do with several 40,30, and 20 round Pmags......

 

[Diamondback]

I've made the mistake of buying only Pmags. the poly mags seem to have more drag on the case when the bolt is grabbing another round. My rifle and pistol were not going into full battery and the only fix was an old surplus metal mag. Now what to do with several 40,30, and 20 round Pmags......

Post 'em up in Classifieds. You'll get takers for sure.

Have you contacted Magpul Customer Service?

 

[Diamondback]

I also use the Magpul caps except for the load magazine in my rifle.

Bonus, with caps on IIRC you can use Pmags as "ammo boxes" when flying.

 

[kmk1012]

Haven't even thought of calling Magpul. I just figured it was my configuration, as so many people have had great success. I'll think about posting them, but would prefer to trade them. Thanks.

 

[clearconscience]

I only have Pmags and found other polymer mags to be trash.
I'm not against metal mags, just don't have any.
Pmags have a great track record and have never failed me.

 

[American123]

I also use the Magpul caps except for the load magazine in my rifle.

Me too, I recently transitioned to having a coupled mag pair as my primary rifle load. I started doing it for competition to decrease my reload speed, paired with the BAD lever it's about a second tops if I do my part.

It's also nice to consider that if I grab my rifle I have the ability to reload even if I don't grab any additional mags and if I experience a mag failure or malfunction I can transition to the other of the 2 quickly.

Like I said, it originally started out just for competition but has become my standard MO.

 

[DirectDrive]

Mission First Tactical....gotta love the names these wannabes come up with.


I just bought 10 NHMTG 30's for $11.00 each
What a boring brand name, huh ?


I have a feeling that good, low cost mags might be fading away.....soon.
Hope I'm wrong.