CETME Mag question...

sean46953 · 06-12-2007, 12:02 AM

I have a Century Sporter CETME that I bought with one stamped steel CETME mag. When I look for spare mags I run into so many dirt cheap HK aluminum mags, then find a few CETME mags that cost ten times as much, but when I bought the gun, the dealer told me that it won't except HK mags. Is this really true, am I honestly that unlucky???

Thanks for the help.

Sean M. Hartman

ArkansasHunter · 06-12-2007, 02:51 AM

sean46953 WELCOME to GUN and GAME glad you joined.
Alot of members are in bed a sleep right now and a few maybe laying in a gutter some where.
I asure you there's alot of members here that can help you with your question and theres some like me that can't.
So hang loose and keep checking back I'll be looking forward to hearing more from you. Thanks A.H

Big Dog · 06-12-2007, 04:39 AM

Howdy Sean,
That dealer doesn't know his product! I have twelve HK alloy magazines, and all work perfectly well in my CETME. It depends on the rifle. Nearly all are assembled by Century on US made receivers - sometimes the mag latch isn't quite properly placed, causing problems. Usually, this means simply filing the tops of the limiter bumps on the mag to seat it in correctly. Generally an easy fix.
I had bought a ten-pack of "used" alloy mags from InterOrdnance a couple years back, and all fit properly. Eight looked 'new', two were only slightly used - price was $19.50. A buck ninetyfive per magazine - very good value!

just_a_car · 06-12-2007, 04:44 AM

H&K G3 and HK91 mags do work in the CETME, but a lot of people have issues with them.

There are also folks that have reported purchasing large quantities of the aluminum alloy G3 mags and sorting through them at the range as to which work and which don't, since they're so cheap and you're only out a few bucks on each one and that's only if you don't resell them.

I've had feeding issues with my CETME since I got it, so it hasn't mattered whether I used the steel CETME 20rd'rs, the alloy G3 20rd'rs, the steel HK91 30rd'rs, or the CETME 5rd'r; every one had some sort of issue and only 4 out of the 13 mags I have worked through all ten of the rounds I put them through.

You can read more on my experience with my CETME here: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/g3-...-hold-out.html (I couldn't hold out)

RabidPitWeasle · 06-12-2007, 08:32 AM

I did the samething , I bought six mags from Cheaper than Dirt. They will fit but some you had to file the sides down a bit to get them to fit flush. they send me a couple of steel ones and alloy ones, they'll work you just need to do some fitting.
O'ya if they send you a bent one those tend to jam up, so you cant top them off.
I'll be glad to post a pic or two if you need to see the modds I did to my mags.

ICEMAN 357 · 06-12-2007, 12:56 PM

I too bought a couple of mags from cheaper than dirt and they went right
in (with a hard slap) really no different from the original mag.

I have heard of people having to file this or that but mine fits satisfactorily!

Mooseman684 · 06-12-2007, 04:09 PM

Even I Learn stuff from you guys...a Bit Late though, as a few weeks ago Tapco had 50 HK Mags for 50 bucks, so I could have had a load of them for my CETME...Darn.
Rich

Big Dog · 06-12-2007, 04:18 PM

That would make a heavy rifle, for sure!

Mooseman684 · 06-12-2007, 04:22 PM

Lol.....

sean46953 · 06-13-2007, 02:11 AM

You know, that deal that TAPCO was having would of been the very reason for my question...lol They only went up $20, and 50 mags for $70 still is a heck of a steal if you ask me. Thanks for the info guys. You're all very helpful! I'm glad I've joined this friendly group! I hope to be able to return the favor soon. Maybe I can help some one soon. lol

Big Dog · 06-13-2007, 05:16 AM

Oh, my bad! I read it as "50-round magazines"! Now THAT I'd like to see!

just_a_car · 06-13-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Oh, my bad! I read it as "50-round magazines"! Now THAT I'd like to see!

Yeah, but I'd still like to see a C-mag for it. *shakes head* Man, 100 rounds of .308 is gunna be Heeaaavy!... but so much fun!

meatloaf · 06-16-2007, 07:18 PM

I have heard of thirty round mags, has any one seen these mags? Where can i get some? thanks.

just_a_car · 06-16-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatloaf

I have heard of thirty round mags, has any one seen these mags? Where can i get some? thanks.

See that link in the post I made on 06-12-2007 at 02:44 AM? Click it.

I have two 30 round HK91 magazines. They can be acquired on gunbroker.com or other locations that sell H&K magazines.

The first page has the stock photo from the auction and the second page, half-way down, has a link to my photobucket album with my CETME pics.

meatloaf · 06-17-2007, 12:40 AM

thanks just a car ill check it out

BFRANKlin · 06-24-2007, 06:17 PM

All of my H-K marked alloy mags fit (with a hard slap) & function fine. Found one steel mag that wouldn't work (yet) but a little Dremel work should fix it, I hope. The CETME should shoot about any .308 you put in it.

rocketmonty · 06-26-2007, 10:09 PM

they come besides aluminum ,steel stamped on the mag floorplate cetme are the best

BFRANKlin · 08-05-2007, 11:01 PM

cheaperthandirt.com CETME/G3/91 30 rd. steel mags-$11.97+s&h

06-12-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
sean46953 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marion, Indiana Posts: 357	CETME Mag question... I have a Century Sporter CETME that I bought with one stamped steel CETME mag. When I look for spare mags I run into so many dirt cheap HK aluminum mags, then find a few CETME mags that cost ten times as much, but when I bought the gun, the dealer told me that it won't except HK mags. Is this really true, am I honestly that unlucky??? Thanks for the help. Sean M. Hartman

06-12-2007, 04:39 AM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Howdy Sean, That dealer doesn't know his product! I have twelve HK alloy magazines, and all work perfectly well in my CETME. It depends on the rifle. Nearly all are assembled by Century on US made receivers - sometimes the mag latch isn't quite properly placed, causing problems. Usually, this means simply filing the tops of the limiter bumps on the mag to seat it in correctly. Generally an easy fix. I had bought a ten-pack of "used" alloy mags from InterOrdnance a couple years back, and all fit properly. Eight looked 'new', two were only slightly used - price was $19.50. A buck ninetyfive per magazine - very good value! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

06-12-2007, 04:44 AM	#4
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,522	H&K G3 and HK91 mags do work in the CETME, but a lot of people have issues with them. There are also folks that have reported purchasing large quantities of the aluminum alloy G3 mags and sorting through them at the range as to which work and which don't, since they're so cheap and you're only out a few bucks on each one and that's only if you don't resell them. I've had feeding issues with my CETME since I got it, so it hasn't mattered whether I used the steel CETME 20rd'rs, the alloy G3 20rd'rs, the steel HK91 30rd'rs, or the CETME 5rd'r; every one had some sort of issue and only 4 out of the 13 mags I have worked through all ten of the rounds I put them through. You can read more on my experience with my CETME here: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/g3-...-hold-out.html (I couldn't hold out) __________________

06-12-2007, 04:09 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	Even I Learn stuff from you guys...a Bit Late though, as a few weeks ago Tapco had 50 HK Mags for 50 bucks, so I could have had a load of them for my CETME...Darn. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-12-2007, 04:18 PM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	That would make a heavy rifle, for sure! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

06-12-2007, 02:51 AM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	sean46953 WELCOME to GUN and GAME glad you joined. Alot of members are in bed a sleep right now and a few maybe laying in a gutter some where. I asure you there's alot of members here that can help you with your question and theres some like me that can't. So hang loose and keep checking back I'll be looking forward to hearing more from you. Thanks A.H

06-12-2007, 08:32 AM	#5
RabidPitWeasle Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NorthDakota Posts: 87	I did the samething , I bought six mags from Cheaper than Dirt. They will fit but some you had to file the sides down a bit to get them to fit flush. they send me a couple of steel ones and alloy ones, they'll work you just need to do some fitting. O'ya if they send you a bent one those tend to jam up, so you cant top them off. I'll be glad to post a pic or two if you need to see the modds I did to my mags.

06-12-2007, 12:56 PM	#6
ICEMAN 357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri Ozarks Posts: 101	I too bought a couple of mags from cheaper than dirt and they went right in (with a hard slap) really no different from the original mag. I have heard of people having to file this or that but mine fits satisfactorily!

06-12-2007, 04:22 PM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	Lol..... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-13-2007, 02:11 AM	#10
sean46953 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marion, Indiana Posts: 357	You know, that deal that TAPCO was having would of been the very reason for my question...lol They only went up $20, and 50 mags for $70 still is a heck of a steal if you ask me. Thanks for the info guys. You're all very helpful! I'm glad I've joined this friendly group! I hope to be able to return the favor soon. Maybe I can help some one soon. lol

06-13-2007, 05:16 AM	#11
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Oh, my bad! I read it as "50-round magazines"! Now THAT I'd like to see! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

06-16-2007, 07:18 PM	#13
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 904 Images: 3	I have heard of thirty round mags, has any one seen these mags? Where can i get some? thanks.

06-17-2007, 12:40 AM	#15
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 904 Images: 3	thanks just a car ill check it out

06-24-2007, 06:17 PM	#16
BFRANKlin Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 258	All of my H-K marked alloy mags fit (with a hard slap) & function fine. Found one steel mag that wouldn't work (yet) but a little Dremel work should fix it, I hope. The CETME should shoot about any .308 you put in it.

06-26-2007, 10:09 PM	#17
rocketmonty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: florida Posts: 137	they come besides aluminum ,steel stamped on the mag floorplate cetme are the best

08-05-2007, 11:01 PM	#18
BFRANKlin Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 258	CETME 30 rd. mags at... cheaperthandirt.com CETME/G3/91 30 rd. steel mags-$11.97+s&h