Magazines update
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I'm not up on that Gramps, but in case you were unaware, PRO-MAG now also makes P3AT aftermarket mags. If you order some online somewhere, I'd make sure they were the factory MECGAR MAGS. 
Also, in case you didn't know, Kel-tec now offers a full-gripped 9 rd mag that looks just like the P32 10 rounders.
Also, in case you didn't know, Kel-tec now offers a full-gripped 9 rd mag that looks just like the P32 10 rounders.
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Thanks much, TX. I ordered one of the Pro-Mag 6rd magazines, $20+$10shipping. Close to about the same price as a Mec-Gar from online dealers.
When I get it I'll let you know how it compares.
Don't think I'd care for a 9rd mag as doubt it'd be good for pocket carry. Anybody tried one and how does it do in the pocket??
og
When I get it I'll let you know how it compares.
Don't think I'd care for a 9rd mag as doubt it'd be good for pocket carry. Anybody tried one and how does it do in the pocket??
og
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Gramps! Promag also makes extended mags for the P3AT - a 10 rd version and yes, a 15 rounder. They are long and stick out the bottom of the gun a lot. Here's mine with a 10 rd ProMag.
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Obviously, it is only useful as a range mag. And if you think that looks funny, you should see the 15 rounder.
Obviously, it is only useful as a range mag. And if you think that looks funny, you should see the 15 rounder.
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Ive got the 9 round mag and I love it. Finally my hand fits on the gun
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I have a P32 with a 10 round and +1 on my 7 round. I like the +1 in the pocket better. The 10 round makes it print more. Not much, truthfully, but it just feels wonky to me. So I slap the 10 round in a belt pouch as my spare.oldgranpa said:
Peace favor your sword,
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finally got delivery of the ProMag magazine today.
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this is a comparison picture of the ProMag magazine and MecGar magazine for my P3AT. I ordered the ProMag online for about the same cost as a MecGar.
Micrometer measurements show they are very close to the same.
width.... 1.068" MecGar ....... 1.069" ProMag
body..... 0.461" MecGar ....... 0.460" ProMag
ears...... 0.463" MecGar ....... 0.461" ProMag
both OAL.... 3.131"
Doing the pull test in the mags gave about the same extension of the cartridge with both as shown in the picture. You can do this by loading the mag with five rounds (I used S&B FMJ) then hand cycle the pistol twice and remove the mag for examination. This gives an indication of possible smiley during actual firing. It seemed the MecGar made the round tip up very slightly. It's the feed ramp in the slide that rubs the round moving it forward. Since both mags have the hard, black coating, movement seemed to be the same.
I will have to do a firing test later for feeding reliability and possible smileys.
One nice feature of the ProMag are the rounds loaded numbered on the side of the magazine.
og
this is a comparison picture of the ProMag magazine and MecGar magazine for my P3AT. I ordered the ProMag online for about the same cost as a MecGar.
Micrometer measurements show they are very close to the same.
width.... 1.068" MecGar ....... 1.069" ProMag
body..... 0.461" MecGar ....... 0.460" ProMag
ears...... 0.463" MecGar ....... 0.461" ProMag
both OAL.... 3.131"
Doing the pull test in the mags gave about the same extension of the cartridge with both as shown in the picture. You can do this by loading the mag with five rounds (I used S&B FMJ) then hand cycle the pistol twice and remove the mag for examination. This gives an indication of possible smiley during actual firing. It seemed the MecGar made the round tip up very slightly. It's the feed ramp in the slide that rubs the round moving it forward. Since both mags have the hard, black coating, movement seemed to be the same.
I will have to do a firing test later for feeding reliability and possible smileys.
One nice feature of the ProMag are the rounds loaded numbered on the side of the magazine.
og
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range test
with my P3AT yesterday morning, the ProMag magazine did fine. No malfunctions. Fired a mag of mixed FMJ, all fed and ejected. Fired a mag of mixed JHP and FMJ, Win, Rem, Speer, S&B, Fed....all fired fine. Only odd thing is I could not load 6 rounds in the mag, spring too strong or something. No real problem for me, I loaded 5, chambered a round, then added 1 to the mag. So 6 rounds in pistol.
The temp was too hot and nearby a guy with rapid fire something really loud. So with only 2 magazines fired I got back in the aircond car and left. Forgot to do a smiley test, who cares? It looks almost the same as a MecGar which doesn't do smileys with my pistol anyway.
The ProMag magazine I got seems to be OK with my pistol, except for holding only 5 rounds.
The only other thing is the shipping cost of $10 seems too high. It came UPS in a box with foam. The mag was in a bubble pack and could have been sent regular mail. I came from the state of CA and maybe that's why the box.
og
with my P3AT yesterday morning, the ProMag magazine did fine. No malfunctions. Fired a mag of mixed FMJ, all fed and ejected. Fired a mag of mixed JHP and FMJ, Win, Rem, Speer, S&B, Fed....all fired fine. Only odd thing is I could not load 6 rounds in the mag, spring too strong or something. No real problem for me, I loaded 5, chambered a round, then added 1 to the mag. So 6 rounds in pistol.
The temp was too hot and nearby a guy with rapid fire something really loud. So with only 2 magazines fired I got back in the aircond car and left. Forgot to do a smiley test, who cares? It looks almost the same as a MecGar which doesn't do smileys with my pistol anyway.
The ProMag magazine I got seems to be OK with my pistol, except for holding only 5 rounds.
The only other thing is the shipping cost of $10 seems too high. It came UPS in a box with foam. The mag was in a bubble pack and could have been sent regular mail. I came from the state of CA and maybe that's why the box.
og
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