Looking for M1 magazine

Just acquired M1 Carbine and I need suggestions finding good quality magazines. I've seen many sites online that sell them, but trust input from members here to lead me in best direction. Thank you in advance for any info.

Why not just place a WTB in the forum here? Mags are plentiful.

ston57,
I would stick with USGI magazines, there are some good after market mags out there, but doesn't seem right not to use the real thing.
Like B A R said you can post on the WTB or...
You could contact Eddy Yuja in Texas. He sells on Gun Broker as 81mm.
Here's a link to some of his mag related items...
GunBroker.com - Auctions by 81MM

When open, Type magazine in the box below-
Search for other items for sale by 81MM

HTH,
Charlie-painter777

Big Thanks! I knew I'd get good help here.

CMP still has USGI 15 rd mags for $15. I have had very good luck with both the Korean KCI 15 rd mags and the Korean "UU" 30 rd mags. They can be had at several places on line for low prices (CTD has the 15rd for $8 and the 30rd for $10.) Just make sure you buy them new and in the brown paper wrapping paper.

I have my share of USGI mags, but I use the Korean mags for range and playing around. I just don't like putting alot of wear and tear on the 70 year mags (and Yes, I know they can take it!)

Hope that helps...

Local gun shows have been my best source for USGI magazines.
I've found the best prices at the small, rural shows - at least in
my area. The Korean magazines in the brown wrappers work
well - with CTD having the best prices.

And what is the current price of a GI 15 round mag. TR says $15 from CMP, what is it at a gun show?

Paid $25.00 for 2 (IS & IW) at the Shenandoah show in
Woodstock, Va. back in February of this year. No pitting,
no rust, only minor scratches. Good deals are out there
just be patient. Got a 15rd (AI) on Auction Arms for $11.00
recently. Seller had it listed as a 10 rd. and nobody bid!

I've been finding some really nice USGI 15 round mags at shows for $10 - $15, but missed the last Portland show. A friend who attended said the asking price on the 15 rounders has shot up to $20 and higher. I've only had one failure with my USGI mags, but haven't tried any of the new ones still in the wrap. I have (3) KSG mags and the one that failed was "new" appearing and came with a reconditioned carbine. After firing about 40 rounds, I had a FTF. I took a look and found the lugs almost torn off, allowing the mag to drop down too low for the bolt to strip off a round. I figured it may not have been heat treated, or maybe they weren't ever intended to be used repeatedly. My other KSG's have been used over and over with no problems. The Type 2 on the left looks like it's been through all (3) wars and is still going strong! Has anyone else had the lugs fail like the one on the right? - Bob

I had the lub reak off a hardback 30 rounder. Fortuntely it still had the other rear lug and side lug, and worked OK

I have AI in the wrapper for $20 plus shipping...These are 15 round mags....Charlie

Have been busy with work, but should have posted sooner: Thanks to all who offered such great info. I find that this is the very best place to get help and I appreciate everyone who replied.

I have a friend I help at his gunshow table ( gets me in free and before the doors open ). I place a sign there that we'll buy 15 rd used GI mags , no dents or rust , three for $20 . Usually get a set a show , this last show I bought two sets. There are a lot more mags out there than buyers , and people asking too much just get tired of hauling them around.
Chris

Chris,

For $6.67 a magazine, I would hold on and haul them around a while. But on the other end I would buy then all day at that price in good condition.

+1 on KCI mags from CTD. They've gone up in price now to $7.98; used to be couple bucks less.

I have had good luck with Pro-Mags at 15.99 a pop brandnew with good strong springs in them. I don,t want no worn out weak near 70 year old mags for ranch defence. The Pro-mags have been 100% reliable. I don,t collect mags and I want reliable new feed mags. . But if you have some 70 year weak spring bad feeding mags and they feed fair get some new Wolf mag springs in them. Mine are for defence not collecting. While your at it order a spring kit for your carbine to from wolf. Most carbine jams are weak mags and weak recoil springs.

FWIW - #1 Use only USGI factory spec. parts and springs for
your "duty' carbine.

#2 Use only US factory loaded cartridges for your "duty"
carbine.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS!

I like the Federal American eagle ammo in my 15rd. Pro-mags for ranch defence. Best darn mags I ever used and yes I like them better thanG.I. issue and wolf springs better than worn surplus parts . Used 70 year parts are every where,buyer beware. Get new fresh springs from Wolf Springs if you want it to run 100%.

I use both GI and after market mags and have had better luck with non GI mags that were got from Cheaper Than Dirt for $5.97 but recently jumped to $7.97.

HAM

if you or someone you know has a C&R license southernohiogun.com has them for 7.00 and 12.00 + shipping

New 15 rpund in the wrap $15 + shipping....Charlie