magazines other than original Glocks

[jump2000]

I've been seeing auctions around for unnamed metal magazines for my Glock 17, as well as ones from a company called Scherer.

Well I was wondering if these magazines are recommended for my G17, or if I should really seek out the original magazines from Glock.

Thank you
Joshua

[Cottonwood]

I have only used mags for my Glock that were made by Glock.  If you buy an after market look a like and then it doesn't work you may be stuck with a product that is less than worthy.

Stick with regular Glock mags, the cost for the extra round capacity really isn't worth the extra money spent.  10 round mag $19.00 to $22.00 depending on dealer.  Hi-cap pre bans run between $80.00 and some places over $100.00

Just my .2 cents on hi-caps

[1GLOCK]

From what ive seen its not worth it for only a few bucks. The aftermarket (cheap) mags are hit and miss. Some function great (for a short time) some are junk right from the start. Either way its not worth it.

[jump2000]

Thanks for the replies guys, this brings up one more question.

In terms of FML or NDF, are the FML ones actually better or is it simply a case of preference.  In other words, GLock stopped making the NDF ones for a reason... is that reason actually that the newer mags work better in the newer guns?


Joshua

[Mainspring]

I believe they stopped using non-FML mags because they were designed to not fall free, and that annoyed the American market.

[Arc Angel]

:roll: Jump2000,  Hello!  The GLOCK FML magazines are more durable and seem to function better.  The sides on the GLOCK NDF magazines bulge when they are loaded; this prevents the magazine from dropping free.  (An inconvenience, at best, and a genuine hazzard in a gunfight!)  

If I had to use another manufacturer's magazine in my GLOCK, it would be a Scherer; these seem to be the most reliably built of the aftermarket crowd.   :grin:  Regards, 'Arc Angel'