Mini-review: parkerized M&P40 mags from 44mag

[NotObvious]

$19 each is a pretty good deal.

But, they don't drop as fast out of the shoot as does factory/coated mags. So, I took the 6 I ordered and cleaned/degreased them and then coated the with AluminHyde II (flat black).

I used my heat gun for 2-3 min on each one to do a quick dry off and they will sit for 2 weeks to cure.

A quick test with one and it now ejects just as nicely as the original equipment ones.
I plan to lube the springs and the inside with Miltec-1 and heat to 200F before reassembling.

Parkerizing is good, Miltec-1 properly applied is better.

 

[DASA]

Could you expand on how coating the inside of the mag with Miltec-1 is better than the Park? I understand Miltec-1 needs heat to adhere properly, but is there any concern on affecting the temper of the mag spring when you heat it up to 200 degrees then allow it to cool slowly?

Curious as I bought the same mags (mine were $19.95) and would like to try the Miltec treatment. The mags drop free after a few insertions and the Park coating wears down on the high spots. I'll post my review with photos soon.

Thanks for the info.

Stay safe.

 

[dajogejr]

I almost posted you guys are paying too much as is for new...however, I didn't realize full size mags were in so much more supply AND cheaper than compact mags...

You FS guys got it good...

 

[NotObvious]

The springs were not hard to get cleaned up and heated. I used a heat gun on med setting and could tell the mil-tec was warm enough by looking at it.

The inside I left alone from the painting and just treated it. I did polish and debur the magazine followers, though.

I only have 2 cycles through each of the magazines thus far. Need to load up more Berrys plated bullets and print out targets.

Work...work...work...

 

[NotObvious]

Could you expand on how coating the inside of the mag with Miltec-1 is better than the Park? I understand Miltec-1 needs heat to adhere properly, but is there any concern on affecting the temper of the mag spring when you heat it up to 200 degrees then allow it to cool slowly?

Curious as I bought the same mags (mine were $19.95) and would like to try the Miltec treatment. The mags drop free after a few insertions and the Park coating wears down on the high spots. I'll post my review with photos soon.

Thanks for the info.

Stay safe.

Mil-tec is not just a lubricant but also a metal treatment.

It will not collect dirt when heated to where it will dry. It has good saltwater resistance and has shown to work great for 1911 owners on the coasts.

Not as hard to do as say powdercoating.