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P226 Mec Gar Magazines: 18 vs 20 Rd. Which do you prefer, and why?

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May 11, 2019, 03:03 AM
Tremors
P226 Mec Gar Magazines: 18 vs 20 Rd. Which do you prefer, and why?
I use the 18 rounders for the flush fit.
May 11, 2019, 11:27 PM
markstempski
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Originally posted by jljones:
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Originally posted by ruger357:
What’s a good price for them? Where?


Greg Cote always has a good selection and great prices


+1 for greg cote. also Top Gun Supply
May 12, 2019, 10:39 AM
cyberphobia
there are two more in the 20!


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May 12, 2019, 10:51 AM
andronicus
I like the 18s but do use the 20s in USPSA. They have taken mud and dirt baths and clean up easily.
May 21, 2019, 09:30 AM
Taterporkchop
My EDC is a P226 Tacops Threaded barrel. I prefer the 20 rounders.
May 21, 2019, 10:19 AM
jaaron11
I've never had a problem with any of my MecGar P226 magazines. The 18 rounders are better for carry due to the flush fit, but I like the 20 rounders better on the range.


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May 23, 2019, 03:38 PM
fyimo
I like the 18 round magazines for my P226


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May 23, 2019, 07:17 PM
bubbatime
I have the discontinued (and now back in production?) 17 rd MecGar mags, as well as several of the 18 rd MecGars.

The 17 rd magazine is exactly the same length as factory 15 rd magazines and has the same dimensions. You can even use factory Sig metal or rubber base-plates on them.

The 18 rd magazines are longer, have a plastic floor plate, and are not compatible with factory Sig base-plates as far as I know.

Me personally, I LOVE the 17 round MecGars and was sad to see them discontinued. I much prefer them over the 18 round mags. Since they seem to be back in production (???) I will probably stock up on them. And the fact that they even include the $10-$15 rubber base plates, what an amazing deal. That's like getting a new mag for $8, when you include the cost of the rubber base plates if you were to buy them separate later and add them on.

The 20 rd mags I dont care for, as they are harder to take apart, and seem to be flimsy and more likely to break than the 15, 17, or 18 rd mags.


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May 24, 2019, 10:34 AM
elberettas
Does anyone have any comparison pics of the 17 and 18 rounders?
May 28, 2019, 05:29 PM
bubbatime
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Originally posted by elberettas:
Does anyone have any comparison pics of the 17 and 18 rounders?


18 round on left, 17 round on right





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May 28, 2019, 05:58 PM
elberettas
Very nice! Thank you.
August 25, 2022, 12:38 PM
Hipshot 6
Any idea who might have some of these in stock? I can only find the 10 round version.
August 25, 2022, 12:43 PM
12131
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Originally posted by Hipshot 6:
Any idea who might have some of these in stock? I can only find the 10 round version.

In stock at Greg Cote right at this moment. He is a great member and vendor.

https://gregcotellc.com/cart/s...p22618afc-p-614.html

https://gregcotellc.com/cart/s...22620dps-p-2121.html

https://gregcotellc.com/cart/s...gp22620m-p-2335.html


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August 25, 2022, 01:17 PM
Hipshot 6
Just ordered three. Thank you!
August 25, 2022, 05:36 PM
RichardC
You all must be talking about 9MM.


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August 25, 2022, 05:56 PM
12131
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Originally posted by RichardC:
You all must be talking about 9MM.

18 and 20 rounders. What do you think? Wink


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August 26, 2022, 07:35 AM
Benderx4
The more, the merrier. Mecgars have always been top notch for me, no problems regardless of the capacity.
August 26, 2022, 03:42 PM
BuddyChryst
Zombie thread!

Although, it’s good to know Greg Cote has some. I was looking for some a bit ago and TGS didn’t have them. Maybe Greg didn’t either at the time. My old P226 still has only 15 rounds.


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August 26, 2022, 06:54 PM
Voshterkoff
All kinds of mags had reduced availability due to the new WA state law enacting in July. Imported (mecgar) mags and Okay were the hardest hit.
August 27, 2022, 07:23 AM
Blume9mm
when I'm elected one of the first things I'm going to dictate:

"No honest law abiding citizen should need more than a 15 round magazine in a pistol."


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