Magazine for Mini-14

RockB · 08-07-2007, 03:33 PM

I just got a Mini-14 and need some additional magazines. I have heard to stay away from after market magazines but the factory magazines are considerably higher than after market. Does anyone have any recommendations for reliable after market magazines for the Mini-14?

rocketmonty · 08-13-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flcaptainbill

I just got a Mini-14 and need some additional magazines. I have heard to stay away from after market magazines but the factory magazines are considerably higher than after market. Does anyone have any recommendations for reliable after market magazines for the Mini-14?

have a ruger 20rd for=$50.00 and also a flsh hidder for=$17.00. maybe i have to check for a zytel mag .let me know.e-mail me direct

JoeLee · 08-13-2007, 03:38 PM

You hear stay away from after market magazines,but your looking to buy some?

RockB · 08-14-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeLee

You hear stay away from after market magazines,but your looking to buy some?

Those were old threads/pages. I thought that the info may be outdated and that someone may me making a reliable product and if so one of the guys here would know.

Despoiler · 08-15-2007, 02:13 AM

I have always found ProMag to be quite reliable. ProMag | Ruger

Despoiler

Beer Forever · 08-15-2007, 08:38 AM

MecGar and ProMag will treat you right. You will have to dish out a pretty penny for a reliable high cap mag.

minime · 03-13-2008, 12:16 AM

any one knows where i can get some 20-30 round s mags? mini-14

RockB · 03-13-2008, 07:36 AM

MAG-390 - Mag Mini-14 .223 Ruger Factory 20 Rounds Blued New in Ruger Carton. Very Rare - Manufactured by: Ruger

Factory Mags $50 each. You can go cheaper after-market but I don't think you will be happy.

killer · 03-13-2008, 08:15 AM

I bought a dozen aftermarket and they work fine. There was some sharp edges I didn't like and took a little sand paper to them. But I think you'll find the mini-14 is a little rough around the edges period, it chews with it's mouth open so to speak. I don't bother saving the brass it is too rough on them.

In my opinion the balance of the mini-14 is better with 20 round clips. The accuracy falls off after 75 yards too, unless you have one of the newer mini-14 which I've heard they have improved in accuracy?

Gun Clips And Mags at Sportsman's Guide

cma g21 · 03-13-2008, 08:24 AM

I've found Thermold (original, not the polymer ProMags) and PMI to be the best aftermarket Mini-14 magazines. Sadly, neither is currently in production (although it's still possible to find them - see below).

My experience with ProMag has been hit and miss. Some worked fine, some needed work, and some didn't work at all (they do have a lifetime warranty though). I use them only as range mags.

Frank's Gun Stuff has blued PMI 40 round mags for $30.00:
Frank's Center, Inc - Billiard Supplies

and stainless PMI 30 round mags for $33.00:
Frank's Center, Inc - Billiard Supplies

08-07-2007, 03:33 PM	#1
RockB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (0)	Magazine for Mini-14 I just got a Mini-14 and need some additional magazines. I have heard to stay away from after market magazines but the factory magazines are considerably higher than after market. Does anyone have any recommendations for reliable after market magazines for the Mini-14?

08-15-2007, 08:38 AM	#6
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,696 Trader Rating: (0)	MecGar and ProMag will treat you right. You will have to dish out a pretty penny for a reliable high cap mag. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

03-13-2008, 08:15 AM	#9
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 907 Trader Rating: (0)	I bought a dozen aftermarket and they work fine. There was some sharp edges I didn't like and took a little sand paper to them. But I think you'll find the mini-14 is a little rough around the edges period, it chews with it's mouth open so to speak. I don't bother saving the brass it is too rough on them. In my opinion the balance of the mini-14 is better with 20 round clips. The accuracy falls off after 75 yards too, unless you have one of the newer mini-14 which I've heard they have improved in accuracy? Gun Clips And Mags at Sportsman's Guide __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/ Last edited by killer; 03-13-2008 at 08:18 AM.

08-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#3
JoeLee Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North New York State. Posts: 1,241 Trader Rating: (0)	You hear stay away from after market magazines,but your looking to buy some?

08-15-2007, 02:13 AM	#5
Despoiler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Occupied Territory of California Posts: 2,231 Trader Rating: (0)	I have always found ProMag to be quite reliable. ProMag \| Ruger Despoiler

03-13-2008, 12:16 AM	#7
minime Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ca Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	any one knows where i can get some 20-30 round s mags? mini-14

03-13-2008, 07:36 AM	#8
RockB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (0)	MAG-390 - Mag Mini-14 .223 Ruger Factory 20 Rounds Blued New in Ruger Carton. Very Rare - Manufactured by: Ruger Factory Mags $50 each. You can go cheaper after-market but I don't think you will be happy.

03-13-2008, 08:24 AM	#10
cma g21 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	I've found Thermold (original, not the polymer ProMags) and PMI to be the best aftermarket Mini-14 magazines. Sadly, neither is currently in production (although it's still possible to find them - see below). My experience with ProMag has been hit and miss. Some worked fine, some needed work, and some didn't work at all (they do have a lifetime warranty though). I use them only as range mags. Frank's Gun Stuff has blued PMI 40 round mags for $30.00: Frank's Center, Inc - Billiard Supplies and stainless PMI 30 round mags for $33.00: Frank's Center, Inc - Billiard Supplies