AK mags. Maybe more than you thought

[John A.]

One thing I learned long ago, a weapon is only as good as its' worst part.

And magazines are one of the most often overlooked component, but yet, cause one of the highest amount of failure rates.

While I have often looked at AK mags, I had never really thought about what all it takes to make them.

I thought this short video showing the manufacture of the mags was entertaining, if not a little surprising at the number of steps involved.

 

[dieselmudder]

What manufacture do you think that is? I would like to have some. And i never gave a thought to the process either, there really is a lot of steps in them, even on an automated line.

 

[Waitster]

Thinks it's Zastava Arms in Serbia

 

[John A.]

I found the company website, and I don't think it is Zastava, though I'm certain they copied the Yugo design, especially with the bolt hold open follower. And the construction material is much different from the Croatian mags, which are also located nearby.

This company is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina


http://matra.ba/?page_id=108

US source for the mags ($11):
http://www.ows-ammo.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=122&products_id=1004

 

[dieselmudder]

Hmmm, bout as hand made as it gets. Thanks for the link John. I may get a couple.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Yea Baby...




I got at least 30 of the BHO magazines in my inventory...

"A firearm is only as good as the mag that feeds it..."

 

[dieselmudder]

I personally don't care for the BHO followers. I would like a couple of those mags though. Since their hand made. And only 11 bucks, thats a really good deal

 

[MikeD]

I just dont like BHO. ;-)

 

[John A.]

That's OK.

More for me

 

[MikeD]

You can have him and his followers. ROFL.

Oh wait were not talking about that BHO......

 

[John A.]

BWHHAHAHAHAHAHAH.

Uh, No, not hardly.

Shirley you don't mean that.

 

[dieselmudder]

I just dont like BHO. ;-)

i see what you did there....... LOL i dont see how anyone can like BHO followers. theyre useless, and just interfere with proper operation.

 

[dieselmudder]

Went ahead and ordered 4. Worked out to about 15 bucks a pop after shipping. reports claim theyre heavier built than the surplus mags on the market. Im not well versed in AK, but ill give an opinion when i mess with them. John, you be interested in doing some follower trading again later?

 

[John A.]

I should have some more metal followers.

You wanting to trade all 4 this time around?

 

[dieselmudder]

Not sure at the moment. It may be a month or so. Plus with work I can't get to the post office anyway. We'll work somethin out later

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[John A.]

Just let me know what you want to do. I should have some regular followers.

 

[wheres the bears]

I use Magpul mags in my AKs and my M 92.

 

[tattooo]

I use Magpul PMAGS 15/30, Tapco 15/30 compliant ( live in rapeallmyrightsersey ) & the Arsenal 10 rounder that came with my SAM7R-66

 

[cmcdonald]

BWHHAHAHAHAHAHAH.

Uh, No, not hardly.

Shirley you don't mean that.

OH COME ON!!???!!! Someone has to say it!!! DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY!!

 

[cmcdonald]