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With all these police trade .40's, where's all the cheap mags?
June 10, 2017, 08:31 AM
fullmannWith all these police trade .40's, where's all the cheap mags?
I figured we are in the hay day of police trade 40's. Where are all the police trade magazines?
Just acquired a 226 and 229, each came with one mag. I was hoping to see $10 mags to feed them.
June 10, 2017, 10:08 AM
arfmelSeldom do you see $10 used magazines even for the ubiquitous Glock 22. Don't hold your breath.
June 10, 2017, 10:13 AM
RogueJSKPolice handguns are issued with at least 3 magazines.
When they're sold or traded back in, the reseller typically strips out the spare magazines and sells the handgun with just one mag. They can then sell the other mags separately at normal used mag prices, to help pad their profit.
So there have been tons of used .40 mags of various types on the market lately. They're just not sold for super cheap.
Also, most of them have been Glock and M&P magazines. There are relatively few agencies still issuing all-metal duty guns, like your Sigs. Most had switched to polymer years ago.
June 10, 2017, 10:44 AM
RHINOWSOThey are $14.95 here, but for that price I'd just find some new for $19.99 (on sale) and not worry about it.
https://www.sportsmansoutdoors...olice-trade-magazineJune 10, 2017, 11:04 AM
mbinky^^^^
Yep. The days of $10 mags are over, used or not. The last sub ten dollar mags I got were surplus GI 1911 mags from the CMP. Before that I got some new Steyr AUG factory mags back in 2014 for $5.99 when companies were blowing them out. Got some used 4006 mags in 2004 after the ban for $9.99, and way back in 2003 I got used P225 mags from Greg Cote for $8. Wish I bought more than ten
June 10, 2017, 12:29 PM
RHINOWSOquote:
The last sub ten dollar mags I got were surplus GI 1911 mags from the CMP
Yeah, I was glad to grab those GI mags while they had them. I still have 5 in wrap.
June 11, 2017, 01:51 AM
YooperSigsIf I find any common Sig mag, new or used, for under 30 bucks, I often buy them.
Lately I have found some good deals on GunMagWarehouse.com
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June 11, 2017, 04:49 AM
triaxleI fell into some fact Smith M/P 40 mags for 11 bucks each all new or like new from Gulf State Dist. Gun broker 3/33 bundle . I got 6 to go with my MP 40 2.0 L/E package 3/mags and night sights
June 11, 2017, 09:49 PM
andre3kCDNN usually has trade in 226/229 40 mags for $20. I've purchased quite a few over the years and never had any issues.
Glock 40 mags can still be found around the $11 mark if you're patient and take advantage of the sale when you find it.
June 12, 2017, 08:04 PM
K.O.A.M.P229 magazines are available at AIM at the link above. I paid $68 shipped for 5 P226 .40 magazines off Gunbroker this week.
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June 17, 2017, 02:27 PM
Belwolfquote:
Picked up 3 of these in April, one drop free, two not. All in great condition.
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June 20, 2017, 12:21 AM
fullmannquote:
Thanks for the link...
Couldn't say no to $8 229/40 mags.
$8 228 mags were just icing on the cake