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idsman75. more info on green followers.......

JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in General Discussion
I have found just the followers by themselves, can I take junk mags, like usa mags for little $$$ and install the green followers? Will the springs in the cheap mags along with the good followers make a decent magazine?
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  • GrandWizardGrandWizard Member Posts: 109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why not just buy good mags ????
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,342 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    To expand on the above post, a buddy attempted the same idea you are considering.After several attempts with different followers and then different springs, he finally gave up. He now has a dozen or so USGI mags and is very happy.
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  • alledanalledan Member Posts: 19,541
    edited November -1
    They are right-just buy good mags and forget about the green followers.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks for saving me $$$$ guys. I have some USGI and plan on buying several more. I just thought, hey, if I can take a $12 usa mag, install a $3 follower, and have a $30 clip, why not. But, it appears some of your acquaintances have saved me the trouble. Thanks guys.Buy the way, would it serve me to buy the replacement followers and have them around. Can a USGI clip have a follower go bad, in which case I could fix it myself?
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, after using the M-16 in the Army and carring it through all types of field environments, I have found that even USGI mags without the green followers are not always user-friendly. When I had an AR-15 I replaced all followers in my USGI magazines with green ones. I have yet to purchase a USGI magazine that already has them.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    idsman75, thanks. I will buy several of the followers and keep them around for USGI non-green follower failures. I found the green follower USGI clips for $25 a peice new. This a good price?
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  • SXSMANSXSMAN Member Posts: 2,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    JustC $25 for new with green,may I ask where?They want 19.95 for used at my local surplus place.I'm yet to find "good" deals on mags here or other auction sites including ebay.
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    So you want a good deal, hmmm??, email me, take a hint? See profile.robsguns@hotmail.com Genuine used M-16 mags, I have 14, all legaly aquired from friends, if ya want to know more, let me know.
    SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC[This message has been edited by robsguns (edited 01-28-2002).][This message has been edited by robsguns (edited 01-28-2002).]
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  • pops401pops401 Member Posts: 616 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No USA's. USGI'S or 'COLT'S'Colt didn't make mags, but the ones they had made are GOOD. Robs will set you straight
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  • OtomanOtoman Member Posts: 554 ✭
    edited November -1
    I am like some of you just bought 5 used USGI M-16 Mags for 100.00-20.00each. only one had the green follower.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    SXSMAN, I didn't remember the add correctly until I got home. "new, pre ban mil spec, black teflon aluminum, 30rnd, magazine with the green follower $25" R GUNS 847-428-3569. Am I missing something guys? I must be, this seems like a great price. I am not the most knowledgable as to ar magazines. Can anyone tell me if they are the right stuff? NRA magazine American Rifleman pg 27.
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  • SXSMANSXSMAN Member Posts: 2,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    JustC,thanks for the info,I'll check it out.SxS
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  • OtomanOtoman Member Posts: 554 ✭
    edited November -1
    The green followers are available from Brownells in packages of 10 ea. a board member turn me on to this, for 20 some bucks and IDSMAN75 explained to me how you can change them out and with the Titainium "E" Springs from Olympic Arms they should be some kick butt "Custom Built Race Magazines" Thanks IDSMAN75 I have them on order....Auto
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  • OtomanOtoman Member Posts: 554 ✭
    edited November -1
    Just C, where did you find the USGI M-16 Clips new for $25.00.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ottoman, check my reply to SXSMAN above, it has the add from the NRA magazine.
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