midway has 15 round AR-Stoner mags for $15.99, has anyone every used these?

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2228111195/ar-stoner-magazine-ar-15-223-remington-with-anti-tilt-follower-stainless-steel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

I got a couple of them... they are okay.  Good quality, but they are actually blocked 20 round mags - I was hoping for actual 15 round sized mags without pinning or blocking.  They also will not load on a closed bolt.

I got a couple of them... they are okay. Good quality, but they are actually blocked 20 round mags - I was hoping for actual 15 round sized mags without pinning or blocking. They also will not load on a closed bolt.

Can you take out the blocks?

Ok, thanks.  I don't want blocked magazines, still looking for natural 15 rounders.

I have a few of those and they work without problems.  I do wish for some natural 15rd mags as well. 

There are good mags and are the right magazine profile for an a1 rifle.

Read some of their reviews. Some mention weld probs. Best bet is read all the review and come to a conclusion. Not like they are high priced. I still prefer pmags though...

 

 

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As far as taking out the blocks, I haven't been able to get the bottom plates off.  Don't know if they are welded on or if I'm just to afraid/weak to really force them off.

For those wanting natural 15 rounders, see my post here from a few days ago about D&H mags at wideners for $12. I am pretty sure they have shorter 15 round bodies and can confirm when my order comes, unless someone can confirm sooner.

The body has a crimp on them that's a hard stop at 15. Its hard to insert on a closed bolt.

They are blocked 20 rd mags with the A1 profile as mentioned above.  I like this better because of two reasons.  1)  I like the classic look and 2) you dont have to wang the spring all the way down to get all 15 rds in, I like that there is some slack in the spring.  The problem with welds were not on the 15 rd mags and it was addressed a while ago.  I do not recall seeing any complaints about welds on the 10 or 5 rd mags recently.  If you prefer pmags then you probably won't like these, but they do work just fine and they load in my rifle on a closed bolt no problem.

Thanks guys! I have been looking forever for 15rd versions of original GI 20rd mags.

Will post photos with my Colt 605 reproduction when they arrive!

got my D&H mags today and confirmed they are natural 15 rounders.  Pic below is them in the middle, a 20 rd body on top, and 10 rounder bottom.  these have to be the best 15 rd mag deal going at $12 a pop.

 

https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100001592