after market magazines

cneider · 03-02-2013, 04:00 PM

Does anyone use aftermarket magazines? I bought some many years ago from Cheaper Than Dirt (or Center Fire Systems, or somewhere) and retrofitted the plastic floorplates with wooden floorplates. I notice they only hold 7 rounds. What's up with that?

cneider · 03-02-2013, 05:05 PM

OK, I just saw this on Numrich Gun Parts page.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/466090.htm

This must be what I have.

DavidJayUden · 03-02-2013, 06:08 PM

So unless you are heading into battle, what difference does it make? LugerDoc mentioned that a lot of feeding problems can be solved by not stuffing that last round in.
Embrace your 7-shooter.
dju

rhuff · 03-03-2013, 03:45 PM

I would guess that most folks that shoot P-08 lugers use aftermarket mags....especially if their originals have wood bases. The original mags are worth a fair amount of money, depending on what mag it is that you have. Also, some of the old original mags may have bent feed lips and not function that well anyway.......plus weak mag springs.

John Sabato · 03-05-2013, 08:08 AM

The 7-Shot mags are very likely made by Triple-K. Not my favorite mags, but still perfectly functional.

sheepherder · 03-05-2013, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

The 7-Shot mags are very likely made by Triple-K. Not my favorite mags, but still perfectly functional.

And legal in New York...

Lugerdoc · 03-05-2013, 11:33 AM

CN, To save yourself some work, Triple K does also make both a blued and stainless WOOD bottom mags. I usually stock the stainless ones, but currently on back order. TH

Sieger · 03-07-2013, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

The 7-Shot mags are very likely made by Triple-K. Not my favorite mags, but still perfectly functional.

Hi:

Not my favorite mag and not functional.

Sieger

calibrator · 03-07-2013, 10:23 AM

Anytime I need a magazine, I look at the MecGar line first. Function, fit and most noticably, finish are their strong points. I use the 20 rd'rs for my Marlin Camp 9. Our "Resident Magazine Specialist", G.T.

, uses them for his projects. He is located in the PHX area also. Shoot him a PM.

Wilhelm · 03-07-2013, 11:45 AM

The only aftermarket I ever got good results with were the MecGar but all I ever use anymore are originals.

John Sabato · 03-07-2013, 05:10 PM

Living in Phoenix you will have the distinct privilege of dealing with GT in person. A GREAT guy to know, even if Lugers are not your passion...

calibrator · 03-07-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Living in Phoenix you will have the distinct privilege of dealing with GT in person. A GREAT guy to know, even if Lugers are not your passion...

You're right John. G.T. came to my home a year or so ago to trade some parts. We always said that we would get together at some future date, but alas... .

Another nice guy I met here as a result of the forum was Chuck Campbell. Visiting the "World of Lugers" a 1/2 dozen times was an experience also.

cneider · 04-12-2013, 10:57 PM

OK. While we're on the subject of aftermarket magazines, has anyone ever tried the aftermarket snail drum magazine as offered by Numrich?

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/980980.htm

$399.95 seems pricey, but I might consider it if I have a good year this year, but not if it's just going to jam on me and I have to end up sending it back for refund and possible 15% restocking fee. Also, where can I get a BROWN snail drum magazine carrier? IMA has them in black, but I want it to match the brown replica holster/shoulder stock rig I already have for my Artillery Model Luger.

http://www.ima-usa.com/german-m-1916...m-carrier.html

lugerholsterrepair · 04-13-2013, 12:06 AM

$399.95 seems pricey Clark..That's a supposed working drum AND loader! I will know next week if these truly work. I ordered 2 sets. I will shoot both of them and report back. If they really work it's the bargain of the Century. Cheap as a broom. Before this the cheapest repro loader I found was $550. Much less a DRUM! If these really work I am going to buy all they have and corner the market...

cneider · 04-13-2013, 08:04 AM

GREAT! Charles M. Roscoe in the UK replied that he DOES have the carriers in brown leather. I eagerly await your report!

http://cmrfirearms.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=459

cneider · 04-14-2013, 01:26 PM

If these really work I am going to buy all they have and corner the market...[/QUOTE]

Save one for me!

cneider · 04-15-2013, 09:57 AM

I'm headed to the Philippines next month. I wonder what kind of Asian knockoffs I can find over there (snail drum magazines, carriers, holsters, grips, etc.) My wife wants me to take her to the Monster Mall in Manila.

cneider · 04-24-2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

$399.95 seems pricey Clark..That's a supposed working drum AND loader! I will know next week if these truly work. I ordered 2 sets. I will shoot both of them and report back. If they really work it's the bargain of the Century. Cheap as a broom. Before this the cheapest repro loader I found was $550. Much less a DRUM! If these really work I am going to buy all they have and corner the market...

Have you had a chance to try them out yet?

DavidJayUden · 04-24-2013, 11:12 PM

See the range report under Artillery Luger section.
dju

cneider · 07-20-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibrator

You're right John. G.T. came to my home a year or so ago to trade some parts. We always said that we would get together at some future date, but alas... .

Another nice guy I met here as a result of the forum was Chuck Campbell. Visiting the "World of Lugers" a 1/2 dozen times was an experience also.

How can I locate G.T.? I just found out those 7 round aftermarket magazines do NOT lock up in my 1920's Alphabet series commercial P08. I had to remove the toggle train and tap it out from the top.

Also, could he help me with some 15 round M1911 magazines that jam?

03-02-2013, 04:00 PM	#1
cneider User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 59 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	after market magazines Does anyone use aftermarket magazines? I bought some many years ago from Cheaper Than Dirt (or Center Fire Systems, or somewhere) and retrofitted the plastic floorplates with wooden floorplates. I notice they only hold 7 rounds. What's up with that?

03-02-2013, 05:05 PM	#2
cneider User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 59 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	aftermarket magazines OK, I just saw this on Numrich Gun Parts page. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/466090.htm This must be what I have.

03-05-2013, 08:08 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The 7-Shot mags are very likely made by Triple-K. Not my favorite mags, but still perfectly functional. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-05-2013, 11:33 AM	#7
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	CN, To save yourself some work, Triple K does also make both a blued and stainless WOOD bottom mags. I usually stock the stainless ones, but currently on back order. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-07-2013, 11:45 AM	#10
Wilhelm User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 340 Thanks: 43 Thanked 107 Times in 51 Posts	The only aftermarket I ever got good results with were the MecGar but all I ever use anymore are originals. __________________ I promise to be nice and play well with others

03-02-2013, 06:08 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	So unless you are heading into battle, what difference does it make? LugerDoc mentioned that a lot of feeding problems can be solved by not stuffing that last round in. Embrace your 7-shooter. dju

03-03-2013, 03:45 PM	#4
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	I would guess that most folks that shoot P-08 lugers use aftermarket mags....especially if their originals have wood bases. The original mags are worth a fair amount of money, depending on what mag it is that you have. Also, some of the old original mags may have bent feed lips and not function that well anyway.......plus weak mag springs.

03-07-2013, 10:23 AM	#9
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 315 Thanks: 55 Thanked 242 Times in 92 Posts	Anytime I need a magazine, I look at the MecGar line first. Function, fit and most noticably, finish are their strong points. I use the 20 rd'rs for my Marlin Camp 9. Our "Resident Magazine Specialist", G.T. , uses them for his projects. He is located in the PHX area also. Shoot him a PM.

03-07-2013, 05:10 PM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Living in Phoenix you will have the distinct privilege of dealing with GT in person. A GREAT guy to know, even if Lugers are not your passion... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

04-12-2013, 10:57 PM	#13
cneider User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 59 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	OK. While we're on the subject of aftermarket magazines, has anyone ever tried the aftermarket snail drum magazine as offered by Numrich? http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/980980.htm $399.95 seems pricey, but I might consider it if I have a good year this year, but not if it's just going to jam on me and I have to end up sending it back for refund and possible 15% restocking fee. Also, where can I get a BROWN snail drum magazine carrier? IMA has them in black, but I want it to match the brown replica holster/shoulder stock rig I already have for my Artillery Model Luger. http://www.ima-usa.com/german-m-1916...m-carrier.html

04-13-2013, 12:06 AM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,850 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,426 Posts	$399.95 seems pricey Clark..That's a supposed working drum AND loader! I will know next week if these truly work. I ordered 2 sets. I will shoot both of them and report back. If they really work it's the bargain of the Century. Cheap as a broom. Before this the cheapest repro loader I found was $550. Much less a DRUM! If these really work I am going to buy all they have and corner the market... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-13-2013, 08:04 AM	#15
cneider User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 59 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	GREAT! Charles M. Roscoe in the UK replied that he DOES have the carriers in brown leather. I eagerly await your report! http://cmrfirearms.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=459 Last edited by cneider; 04-13-2013 at 05:15 PM.

04-14-2013, 01:26 PM	#16
cneider User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 59 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If these really work I am going to buy all they have and corner the market...[/QUOTE] Save one for me!

04-15-2013, 09:57 AM	#17
cneider User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 59 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm headed to the Philippines next month. I wonder what kind of Asian knockoffs I can find over there (snail drum magazines, carriers, holsters, grips, etc.) My wife wants me to take her to the Monster Mall in Manila.

04-24-2013, 11:12 PM	#19
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	See the range report under Artillery Luger section. dju