GT:
I have one of those modern Mauser-marked mags with the plastic bottom that you are referencing. I bought it from an auction house where I bid $25 (+$5 shipping) and was the only bidder.
Once I got it I tried inserting it in all 7 of my Lugers, which include DWM, Erfurt, and Mauser specimens. The mag wouldn't go into six of the mag wells without using what I felt was excessive force in either insertion or removal.
However, I have one 1928 DWM 7.65 commercial model in which the mag works perfectly. Normal force to insert and drops free when the mag release is actuated. Obviously the mag is now paired up with this particular P.08. As to why it alone works is a mystery to me. Go figure.
BTW, Mec-Gar mags go into all 7 of my Lugers and function just fine, but I note that they are just a tad undersized so no surprise there. l think for 30 bucks the Mauser-marked mag makes a fine spare for the time being but if the plastic bottom fails catastrophically then I will probably avail myself of your excellent services once again.
-Bob
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