Received my cut away mags from Global Trades

[Hootbro]

Received my cut away mags from Global Trades on 6/16. Inspection of the mags reveal that they are refinished mags. The followers showed deep groves worn on the hump with slight rust on the inside. I replaced both followers with a couple of spare E. German ones that I had laying around that fit perfect. Closer inspection reveals that the cut away on the side is not a factory stamped job, but something probably done in the field. The cut out looks a little rough but serviceable. Both mag springs were in great condition with no rust visible. Mags loaded and fed fine with 30 rounds of S&B FMJ ammo. IMHO, the mags are a novelty that I would not know if they have any collector value due to the no factory look of the cut away. It would appear that the same results can be had with a dremel on any standard AK mag.

Hootbro


Pic of original followers
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Side by side comparison of a loaded and unloaded mag.
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Close up of cut out.
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Loaded mag
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Unloaded mag
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[This message has been edited by Hootbro (edited 07-02-2000).]

[ED4x]

Good pics. Thanks for telling about the mags. I have been thinking about ordering some but I wasn't sure if I really wanted them. I think I'll order one.

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[Hootbro]

Mags were $18.99 each plus $6 shipping.

Hootbro


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[This message has been edited by Hootbro (edited 06-25-2000).]

[DK]

What's the benefit to a cut out mag? Seems it would allow all manner of trash and muck into the mag.
Am I missing something?
DK

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[Templarx]

Your right DK, as both we and the French discovered with the awful Chautchat M1915 machine gun in WWI, open mags don't work too well. I think these mags were supposed to be used as training magazines, to allow the soldiers and their instructors to see how many rounds the recruit had left in his rifle.

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[DK]

Ahhhhhh. This makes sense.
Thanks Templar.
DK

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[Hootbro]

These mags were advertised as Bulgarian training mags from Jimmy at Global trades. This explains the cut outs and rough followers. I would not advocate these as duty type mags in anyway.


Hootbro

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[Diesel]

I used to own a Cahutchat...crude beyond belief...one of the few guns I have actually thrown away. It beat cleaning the cosmoline off it...probably worth something today but not worth storing all that time.

Originally posted by Templar:
Your right DK, as both we and the French discovered with the awful Chautchat M1915 machine gun in WWI, open mags don't work too well. I think these mags were supposed to be used as training magazines, to allow the soldiers and their instructors to see how many rounds the recruit had left in his rifle.





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[teamafx]

Do they still have them for sale?

Steve



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[Hootbro]

I do not think Global Trades had many, but you can call them at (713) 944-3351 to find out.

HTH
Hootbro


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[teamafx]

Thanks For the info. I think I will pick up two befor there all gone.

Steve


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