Although I wasn't a fan of the blind mag in the ADL (having previously owned a Brno ZKK 601), I now own a Kimber Montana and that's a blind mag rifle! The blind mag does mean there is one less thing to look after and worry about blood or rust on it which is important in my hunting as I do mostly bush stalking in the hills. Lots of one handed carrying where the mag plate would be located, so I don't have to worry too much about it getting dirty or bloody.