Where to find original mags for the Interarms Mauser 9mm?

cwb124 · 12-12-2011, 12:24 AM

Hey folks, first post here. Found this when googling where to find original magazines for the Interarms American Eagle 9mm Luger. I received one as an inheritance from my uncle about a year ago.

I love shooting this thing. Great trigger in my opinion and quite accurate. However, the other day when I was loading up a mag with 7 rounds, the plastic bottom of the magazine blew out. I bought a pair of Mec-Gar P08 magazines at the recommendation of someone who thought they knew what they were talking about. However, after the 1st or 2nd round out of the new magazines, the clip falls out of the gun. Both clips do it like clockwork regardless of the ammo I use (rem, federal, and win so far). Apparently those mags won't work for this gun.

So back to the original question, where can I find an original mag (or three) to replace the broken one and have a few I can shoot with? My new rule will be 5 rounds max so I don't blow the bottom out again. Any help would be appreciated.

policeluger · 12-12-2011, 01:29 AM

hang on, GT from the forum will be in touch with you soon......he is mag guy

G.T. · 12-12-2011, 01:55 AM

Hi cwb124 & policeluger, The Mauser Parabellums do seem to have their own set of magazine issues... The worst being the bottom blowing out of the magazine shell, and even though the MEC-GAR mags should work fine in you Mauser, these mags will soon fail at the plastic bottom also, especially when firmed up with the correct strong spring... We should ba able to cure all your mag issues with a little effort... You can email me at: gctomeks@msn.com and we can discuss it off the forum, or, you can do a search on G.T. magazine bottoms, up grades, etc. And see some examples of the efforts needed to cure other mag issues that have come up from time to time on the forum... Best to you, til...lat'r...GT

sheepherder · 12-12-2011, 07:27 AM

My $.02...Have GT put one (or more) of his aluminum mag bottoms on your Mauser mags...And double pin them...He's done several of mine and the aluminum bottoms are really nice!

cwb124 · 12-12-2011, 09:03 AM

I might hit you up to replace the blown out mag that I have, but where can I buy extra original mags that will work with my gun? This gun is certainly no safe queen and I enjoy shooting it. I'd like to find at least 2 extra mags.

Lugerdoc · 12-14-2011, 12:45 PM

cwb, I purchased all of the remaining parts for the Mauser Parabellum, when Interarms went out of business. The only "Mauser" marked mag that I have left, is a new wood bottomed one for one of their commerative modles: new @$150. The only black plastic bottom one (not MecGar) that I have left is not "Mauser" marked, so only $50. I also have new correct black plastic bottoms in stock @$15, if you want it back to as original. I also have the BPBs from MecGar with the concentric circles @$5, and GT's premium wood or metal mag bottoms @$35 each, if you chose to install them yourself, but GT is THE GUY, if you want them installed. TH

12-12-2011, 12:24 AM	#1
cwb124 New User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where to find original mags for the Interarms Mauser 9mm? Hey folks, first post here. Found this when googling where to find original magazines for the Interarms American Eagle 9mm Luger. I received one as an inheritance from my uncle about a year ago. I love shooting this thing. Great trigger in my opinion and quite accurate. However, the other day when I was loading up a mag with 7 rounds, the plastic bottom of the magazine blew out. I bought a pair of Mec-Gar P08 magazines at the recommendation of someone who thought they knew what they were talking about. However, after the 1st or 2nd round out of the new magazines, the clip falls out of the gun. Both clips do it like clockwork regardless of the ammo I use (rem, federal, and win so far). Apparently those mags won't work for this gun. So back to the original question, where can I find an original mag (or three) to replace the broken one and have a few I can shoot with? My new rule will be 5 rounds max so I don't blow the bottom out again. Any help would be appreciated.

12-12-2011, 01:55 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	Magazine issues! Hi cwb124 & policeluger, The Mauser Parabellums do seem to have their own set of magazine issues... The worst being the bottom blowing out of the magazine shell, and even though the MEC-GAR mags should work fine in you Mauser, these mags will soon fail at the plastic bottom also, especially when firmed up with the correct strong spring... We should ba able to cure all your mag issues with a little effort... You can email me at: gctomeks@msn.com and we can discuss it off the forum, or, you can do a search on G.T. magazine bottoms, up grades, etc. And see some examples of the efforts needed to cure other mag issues that have come up from time to time on the forum... Best to you, til...lat'r...GT

12-12-2011, 07:27 AM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	My $.02...Have GT put one (or more) of his aluminum mag bottoms on your Mauser mags...And double pin them...He's done several of mine and the aluminum bottoms are really nice! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

12-14-2011, 12:45 PM	#6
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	cwb, I purchased all of the remaining parts for the Mauser Parabellum, when Interarms went out of business. The only "Mauser" marked mag that I have left, is a new wood bottomed one for one of their commerative modles: new @$150. The only black plastic bottom one (not MecGar) that I have left is not "Mauser" marked, so only $50. I also have new correct black plastic bottoms in stock @$15, if you want it back to as original. I also have the BPBs from MecGar with the concentric circles @$5, and GT's premium wood or metal mag bottoms @$35 each, if you chose to install them yourself, but GT is THE GUY, if you want them installed. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-12-2011, 01:29 AM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	hang on, GT from the forum will be in touch with you soon......he is mag guy

12-12-2011, 09:03 AM	#5
cwb124 New User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I might hit you up to replace the blown out mag that I have, but where can I buy extra original mags that will work with my gun? This gun is certainly no safe queen and I enjoy shooting it. I'd like to find at least 2 extra mags.