Mec Gar p08 mags in stock.

jmurda · 06-13-2014, 11:49 AM

Blued mags in stock at:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/48123 and also at
http://www.gregcotellc.com/cart/inde...x&cPath=97_128
as of now.

Bill_in_VA · 06-13-2014, 09:38 PM

Buds is out of stock again

eprenzlow · 06-23-2014, 11:38 AM

Greg Cote has them in stock in blue as of 6/23.

lfid · 06-23-2014, 07:21 PM

do these have any markings anywhere on body or base ?
do they have plastic followers and bases ?
thanks
Bill

Geo99 · 06-26-2014, 01:24 AM

Metal follower, plastic base.

I don't get what their problem is with manufacturing Luger mags.

I bought one and I didn't like the blued one - it had a lot of drag on the spring. I sent it back to Mecgar and they said they would give me a stainless one - I've been waiting over a year to get it back!

rhuff · 06-26-2014, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo99

Metal follower, plastic base.

I don't get what their problem is with manufacturing Luger mags.

I bought one and I didn't like the blued one - it had a lot of drag on the spring. I sent it back to Mecgar and they said they would give me a stainless one - I've been waiting over a year to get it back!

I believe that if I were in your shoes, I would give Mec-Gar a call concerning the mag exchange. It sounds as though they may well have forgotten about you.

Jim Mac · 08-27-2014, 12:58 AM

Can anyone tell me if one is better than the other? Thanks. Jim

alanint · 08-27-2014, 06:24 AM

Mec Gar are worlds better than Triple Ks in general quality, fit and finish.

It all seems to depend on what your particular gun likes when it comes to Lugers.

sheepherder · 08-27-2014, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo99

Metal follower, plastic base.

I had thought Gerry had posted that the new-style Mec-Gar mags had a plastic follower now...

There were some other small differences, leading to a lesser quality magazine (compared to their earlier magazines)...

Two of the nickel 'old style' Mec-Gar magazines I bought new had pins of a type not usually found in Mec-Gars...Not inferior, just an odd gauge...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo99

I sent it back to Mecgar and they said they would give me a stainless one...

Mec-Gar makes stainless??? I've only seen nickel and blue...

K.Wilhelm · 08-27-2014, 05:11 PM

The new MecGars definitely have plastic followers. I've got one of the new nickel mags. Generally, I like the old ones with metal followers better; but actually the new one functions better in my two shooter pistols (one .30 & one 9mm). I guess the plastic or polymer follower will hold up okay- it has so far.

Bill

ithacaartist · 08-27-2014, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.Wilhelm

The new MecGars definitely have plastic followers. I've got one of the new nickel mags. Generally, I like the old ones with metal followers better; but actually the new one functions better in my two shooter pistols (one .30 & one 9mm). I guess the plastic or polymer follower will hold up okay- it has so far.

Bill

I'd say this is correct because if you think about it, the follower is captivated between top of the spring and the bottom of the last round--squeezed rather than pushed, as it would be for a mag bottom. No forces to split it, so they should hold up pretty well, IMO. The followers in the original Erma mags are plastic for the KGP .380s and .32 autos. If you think a Luger spring is tight and stiff, check out one of these babies, as they are a real BEAR to compress, and the cheap-o tool that comes with them is a real blessing. Their 8-shot KGP69 .22lr mags are the same. I haven't shot a bajillion rounds out of any of them, but nonetheless have observed not a hint of a problem with any of their plastic followers. Plastic might also be a boon to function, as it tends to be nice and slippery riding against smooth metal.

Lugerdoc · 08-27-2014, 07:15 PM

At one time GT had some mag jigs available for both resting the mag body on and also the correct mandrel for pounding out dents. I will have a good supply of the new Mecgar mags in stock by next week. TH

sheepherder · 08-27-2014, 07:51 PM

I just got an email from Greg Cote LLC [Wed 27 Aug] that "Luger PO8 8 RD 9mm nickel finish, black baseplate MGLUGP08N" were back in stock...

http://www.gregcotellc.com/cart/news...d=66&mailid=32

Jim Mac · 08-28-2014, 01:10 AM

I broke down and ordered one from buds just now. Ive got one of the older mec gar mags plus a couple factory mags. Im going to try out my dwm luger hopefully tomorrow. Cant wait. Jim

rhuff · 08-28-2014, 03:56 PM

I received the same email from Greg Cote. I have dealt with both Greg and Tom in the past, and can verify that one can order from either with no fear.

Lugerdoc · 08-29-2014, 09:50 AM

I received my back orders of the Mecgar PO8 mags yesterday, so they're available for sale. Other than the black composite follower and non-checkered follower button, these appear the same as their previous variations. TH

06-13-2014, 11:49 AM	#1
jmurda User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mec Gar p08 mags in stock. Blued mags in stock at: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/48123 and also at http://www.gregcotellc.com/cart/inde...x&cPath=97_128 as of now.

06-26-2014, 01:24 AM	#5
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	Metal follower, plastic base. I don't get what their problem is with manufacturing Luger mags. I bought one and I didn't like the blued one - it had a lot of drag on the spring. I sent it back to Mecgar and they said they would give me a stainless one - I've been waiting over a year to get it back! __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

08-27-2014, 05:11 PM	#10
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	New MecGars The new MecGars definitely have plastic followers. I've got one of the new nickel mags. Generally, I like the old ones with metal followers better; but actually the new one functions better in my two shooter pistols (one .30 & one 9mm). I guess the plastic or polymer follower will hold up okay- it has so far. Bill __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

08-27-2014, 07:15 PM	#12
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	At one time GT had some mag jigs available for both resting the mag body on and also the correct mandrel for pounding out dents. I will have a good supply of the new Mecgar mags in stock by next week. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-27-2014, 07:51 PM	#13
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I just got an email from Greg Cote LLC [Wed 27 Aug] that "Luger PO8 8 RD 9mm nickel finish, black baseplate MGLUGP08N" were back in stock... http://www.gregcotellc.com/cart/news...d=66&mailid=32 __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

06-13-2014, 09:38 PM	#2
Bill_in_VA User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 349 Thanks: 735 Thanked 473 Times in 180 Posts	Buds is out of stock again

06-23-2014, 11:38 AM	#3
eprenzlow User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Thiensville, WI Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Greg Cote has them in stock in blue as of 6/23.

06-23-2014, 07:21 PM	#4
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	do these have any markings anywhere on body or base ? do they have plastic followers and bases ? thanks Bill

08-27-2014, 12:58 AM	#7
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	Can anyone tell me if one is better than the other? Thanks. Jim

08-27-2014, 06:24 AM	#8
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Mec Gar are worlds better than Triple Ks in general quality, fit and finish. It all seems to depend on what your particular gun likes when it comes to Lugers.

08-28-2014, 01:10 AM	#14
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	I broke down and ordered one from buds just now. Ive got one of the older mec gar mags plus a couple factory mags. Im going to try out my dwm luger hopefully tomorrow. Cant wait. Jim

08-28-2014, 03:56 PM	#15
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	I received the same email from Greg Cote. I have dealt with both Greg and Tom in the past, and can verify that one can order from either with no fear.

08-29-2014, 09:50 AM	#16
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	I received my back orders of the Mecgar PO8 mags yesterday, so they're available for sale. Other than the black composite follower and non-checkered follower button, these appear the same as their previous variations. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net