RRA 9mm mag
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I had a lot of problems the first time I ran them at a TMSA tac match, but they had just arrived the day before and weren't broken in yet. They got better even later in the day, but I have had occasional jams and double feeds since then. My Bushmaster lower is polymer as well, so the plastic-on-plastic combination may be exacerbating the problem. Generally they work okay, but they are a little wide at the top and don't fit as smoothly as I would like. I would much prefer metal mags if possible, but RRA is the only game in town for now.
I have used them in my colt ar with no problems.Bolt held open after last round etc.They are very strong ,just forget about the fact that they are plastic.The lips are plastic and i feel that they may tend to wear out of spec after long use but so far so good.
No functional problems with mine but they seem to 'bulge' when loaded and they need a firm push to seat in the mag well and unless the mag is empty they don't drop free.
Empty mags go in and out without a hitch. I'm looking forward to metal ones.
Empty mags go in and out without a hitch. I'm looking forward to metal ones.
Unlike the .223 ones I only ordered 4 of them. They work GREAT! Two of them are a little bit hard to lock home but a firm tap on the bottom and "click" it goes.
Only thing I don't like about them is they are too long. They get in the way when shooting from a bench (ie, sighting in) but when shooting normally no problems.
Only thing I don't like about them is they are too long. They get in the way when shooting from a bench (ie, sighting in) but when shooting normally no problems.
Well, if you're compensating for what the mag should do without, it's not a very good magazine, I'm sorry to say.
I see that people want to be accepting of these mags because they're cheap, hold ten rounds legally, readily available and you don't have to stake your life on them.
Otherwise, anything other than OEM Colt magazines, is futile and frustrating.
I spent the extra money and got plenty of the real macoy. 32 round and those wonderful 20 round mags that are great for prone positions.
I see that people want to be accepting of these mags because they're cheap, hold ten rounds legally, readily available and you don't have to stake your life on them.
Otherwise, anything other than OEM Colt magazines, is futile and frustrating.
I spent the extra money and got plenty of the real macoy. 32 round and those wonderful 20 round mags that are great for prone positions.
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They have worked fine for me. Most of mine will drop free out of a Hahn block ( better choice than the RRA block )
The only advantage of the ProMag is the ones that Questars bring in are the legal 10rds
Although in the past the OEM Colts were the cats ass, this is no longer true
The new CP products stainless 9mm mags IMO as good as the Colts were. Just hard to find in Canada. Just be carefull when buying because they are on 2nd generation followers
Another alternative is to run modified Uzi mags
The only advantage of the ProMag is the ones that Questars bring in are the legal 10rds
Although in the past the OEM Colts were the cats ass, this is no longer true
The new CP products stainless 9mm mags IMO as good as the Colts were. Just hard to find in Canada. Just be carefull when buying because they are on 2nd generation followers
Another alternative is to run modified Uzi mags
I have no issues with the RRA mags in my RRA 9mm gun................
Colt Mags would be nice if they could be at least 10 rounders and the price was more in line with the price in the U.S....................
I also bought a few converted Uzi Mags and they run great as well.
SKBY.
Colt Mags would be nice if they could be at least 10 rounders and the price was more in line with the price in the U.S....................
I also bought a few converted Uzi Mags and they run great as well.
SKBY.
I don't think the Hahn mag block allows to hold the bolt open after the last round. Even with Colt OEM mags. The RRA one does.
I found that converted UZI mags were loose in the RRA mag block.
I had once also modified Sten mags to fit a Colt mag block by slimming the top of the mag to fit and cutting a new mag catch.
I found that converted UZI mags were loose in the RRA mag block.
I had once also modified Sten mags to fit a Colt mag block by slimming the top of the mag to fit and cutting a new mag catch.
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Other than the fact that they are expensive I haven't had an issue with them. I put 600 rounds through two of them in 2 shooting sessions and there wasn't a single ftf, fte. They drop free, are easy to load and they hold the bolt open on the last shot. They can be hard to latch when the bolt is closed. I also have the Pro Mag ones and they work equally as well, just don't go bang as long but also were half the cost of the RRA. Anyone have a stencil that says 9mm Pistol that I can borrow?
(Just kidding, Moderators)
(Just kidding, Moderators)
The Hahn magazine block allows for a bolt to be held open after the magazine is empty.
Bits and Pieces has KMag contacts in South Africa. There they make Uzi magazines, and AFAIK, they are made to interchange with ARs. It might be worth asking Barry to see if affordable magazines can be brought in. They might have a pistol version as well.
Hahn has 3 versions. The dedicated and bottom load BHO on last round with Colt , CPProducts and ProMags
The top load version does NOT have BHO
BTW see the link below for a RRA block. Look at the feed ramps
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=83
Look at the Hahn block .
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=530
The Hahn block is far better made. I sold my RRA after buying the Hahn.
None of my UZI mags ( IMI contract ) are loose in the Hahn block
