ProMag 32 Round Magazines

[SimpleWeaponSolutions]

I am now up to 1184 rounds through my 2 Promags 32 rounders.

I just about finished off the bulk pack of Fed 525 and most of the M22 last week. Out of 11 mags, the only issue I ran into was a failure to strip a round while shooting a mag of the M22. Probably user error.

Tonight I shot 2 mags of M22 then switched to Blazer LRN 40gr. Out of 12 mags I had 1 fail to hold bolt open on last shot.

In my opinion these mags are good to go. I will be looking to add these specific mags to my inventory shortly.

Not sure about the rest of their mags though. I was gifted 2 brand new 30 round Promags mags for my AR15. Now I have not shot with them, but I do not have much faith in them. They do not drop free and the lips of the mag spread while loading them and they just feel flimsy. That's to bad as I was considering purchasing their 42 round mags.

 

[Shoot 1st]

good too hear.

 

[Juvicator]

Well at least you won't need a bipod. Kinda long aren't they? Too bad they can't do the triple stack and neck down like the big brother mags.

 

[photoracer]

I think those would be great mags for Steel Challenge or Ruger Rimfire where you have to shoot 5 runs of 5 plates. Right now I use 1-25 and load 1 10 to shoot the last run. Being able to shoot it with one mag and having 7 extra rounds for misses would be ideal. I think I will buy a few also.
Also looks like the loops for the 25 should fit them also.

 

[photoracer]

MidwayUSA has the Promags for $12.99 right now. that is too low not to buy a couple so I ordered 2 to try out.

 

[magicmechanic86]

Mine came in today and they look great. I'm not a big fan of the screws, but it's going to be nice to be able to take the mags apart and clean them. Mine also had a cosmetic spot on the front of the mags from pulling them out the mold. Not a big deal to me and it does not seam to affect anything. I have not had time to get to the range, but they load nicely into the mag well and hold the bolt open when the charging handle is pulled back. When I pushed the mag release button the mag did not "drop out" like the factory S&W mags do. The pro mag would just click then and I could pull it out. The mags are a little long, but I like the look. Can't wait to get out and try them out.

Exelent!!!! ive been waiting for some one to post pics of these mags! Thank you!!!! Ill be ordering 5 or so on payday!

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

I ordered four of them and used them for steel challenge today. I didn't have a single issue with them. In fact, they worked just as well as my factory mags. It was nice to be able to shoot each stage with just one mag and have plenty left over.

 

[mr2r6]

I ordered four of them and used them for steel challenge today. I didn't have a single issue with them. In fact, they worked just as well as my factory mags. It was nice to be able to shoot each stage with just one mag and have plenty left over.

But dude you are going to throw off your round count and and the extra inch and a half is soooo going to get in your way during your steel shooting! JK man.

Glad these thing are getting good reviews. I ended up picking up 2 more from Midway after my first two. I'm digging them.

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

No, the biggest problem I have is I shoot rifles left handed. Soft fleshy right elbow plus hot brass does not equal good times...

I'm going to find a long sleeved shirt I can cut up...

 

[mr2r6]

Yeah does not sound like it feels good. There is a vender making a brass defelector so that might be somthing you want to look into.

Tell me more about these steel challenges. I would love to do some. How do you get started?

 

[xxspudxx]

Ordered some yesterday.

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

Yeah does not sound like it feels good. There is a vender making a brass defelector so that might be somthing you want to look into.

Tell me more about these steel challenges. I would love to do some. How do you get started?

The best place to start is asking around your local clubs, there will usually be someone who knows where a club holding a steel challenge(or speed steel if they are not affiliated with SC). Also try SCSA, they may have a club near you.

 

[mr2r6]

I googled it and yes there is a club locally. Looks like a blast to do. It sucks cause I will be held up for the next two challenges with the kids birthdays so will not be able to do any for the next two months. O well I just built abunch of steel targets and think I will orginize one with some friends.

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

Here's the list that come up on the steel challenge website for charlston, SC.

Clubs within 200 miles of Charleston, South Carolina (Zip 29401)


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CENTRAL CAROLINA SHOOTING CLUB – SCSA071
Contact Info
Ben Lochary
Charlotte, NC 28277
Home: (704) 578-7565
Email: [email protected]
Distance to contact: 166 miles


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MID-CAROLINA RIFLE CLUB – SCSA013
Contact Info
Linda E Chico
Columbia, SC 29223-3530
Home: (803) 629-7095
Work: (803) 787-9693
Fax: (803) 787-1168
Email: [email protected]
Distance to contact: 107 miles


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PALMETTO GUN CLUB – SCSA077
Contact Info
George W. Williams Jr.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Home: (843) 412-9320
Email: [email protected]
Distance to contact: 18 miles


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SPARTANBURG PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSN. – SCSA124
Contact Info
James Wagner
Moore, SC 29369
Home: (864) 576-4652
Work: (864) 542-5508
Email: [email protected]
Distance to contact: 188 miles

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

Sounds good. I actually got my local club's steel challenge match started this year and it's been an awesome start. We hope to expand our match and grow more next year.

 

[mr2r6]

Well I could not wait so I went out today and did some practice. I cant wait to get some mathces together. What distance do they usually do mathces or is it however? I was shooting at 50 feet today.

M&P 15-22 Shooting Steel - YouTube

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

If you download the steel challenge rulebook, they have all eight official stages in it.

 

[trex600450]

Hey all, new guy here. I have a new promag 32, used it tonight, zero problems. I have 2 - 25 mags, S&W brand, I'm always having feed problems, sometimes every 3rd or 4th, even 5th round, doesnt feed right when firing. I saturated the mags in lubricant after tonights session. A trip to the range hopefully tommorow. Anyway, do these SW 25 round magazines have a flaw I dont know about ?............I've had the rifle about a year.

 

[Majorlk]

Hey all, new guy here. I have a new promag 32, used it tonight, zero problems. I have 2 - 25 mags, S&W brand, I'm always having feed problems, sometimes every 3rd or 4th, even 5th round, doesnt feed right when firing. I saturated the mags in lubricant after tonights session. A trip to the range hopefully tommorow. Anyway, do these SW 25 round magazines have a flaw I dont know about ?............I've had the rifle about a year.

Pretty much guaranteed to cause problems. The inside of polymer magazines should be clean and dry with no wet lube. At best, some DRY graphite could be squirted in.

FWIW, the overwhelming majority of feeding problems with the factory magazines are cause by improper loading. I have never heard of any design flaws with the magazines, although there have been a couple of reports about the seams not being completely closed - easily cured with a little SuperGlue.

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

Yep, run your mags with no lube or a dry lube. Also load one round at a time, make sure you pull the follower down just enough to load one round, it assures the rounds stagger properly. When you look at the rounds from the side of the mag they should alternate back and forth, otherwise you can run into fail to feed issues.