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Post by Bob Reed on Sept 30, 2020 10:25:40 GMT -5
Hello, Everyone,
Who all is interested in obtaining some new, 20 Rd, Mec-Gar Magazines for our beloved Browning Hi-Power!
First and foremost, we as a group should have at least a 3 mag per-member 'minimum order' requirement (5 mags minimum will greatly help) in getting the necessary attention for this endeavor to be successful. Obviously, 10 mags minimum per-member would greatly help our chances. (Personally, I'd love to see at least 1 Million of them in the hands of "The People" all across America, and at least that many again spread across the rest of the world).
Note: Mec-Gar's bluing is simply beautiful - however, I was hoping that Mec-Gar would either apply a Phosphate Finish or, their Anti-Friction Coating to these and, add witness holes down the magazine's spine (not along the side, but down the back) showing 5, 10, 15 and 20 rounds loaded. But, I'd gladly settle for their standard issue, blued ones w/out witness holes like the ones I already own & love.
Edited to add: For those that aren't familiar with Mec-Gar's 20 Rd Magazine for the Hi-Power; measuring from the 'stop' on the magazine's spine to the bottom of the base plate is 1.580" ~ 1.585", and that measurement coupled with the variations from frame-to-frame will only let the magazine extend 1.5938" (1-19/32") pass the frame. Which is not bad at all for picking-up an extra 7 Rounds!
So, who all is in for at least 3 mags each, if we can make this happen. (Price per-mag should be around $35.00 each - like in the past).
Thanks a Million to Everyone for their much needed participation.
Bob Reed
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Post by wisekise on Sept 30, 2020 10:29:15 GMT -5
In for 3, at least
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Post by tnorris on Sept 30, 2020 13:58:40 GMT -5
I have never desired 20 round mags... but for the right price I would take at least three!
*Only 1.6"s of extension for 7 (or 5) extra rounds is pretty attractive.
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Post by ToddSig on Sept 30, 2020 17:03:20 GMT -5
Hey Bob, I would be in for 5.
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Post by jonnyc on Sept 30, 2020 18:50:52 GMT -5
I already have 5 or 6, but I do have 8 Hi-Powers. If the price isn't crazy, I could go for 3 more.
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Post by Bob Reed on Oct 1, 2020 8:32:10 GMT -5
Hello & Thanks to everyone!
I edited my opening post for those who may not be familiar with the added length of the 20 Rd, BHP Magazine.
Jonny, I figured you'd be in for at least 100 to resell at the shop and gun shows - think about the small fortune you're leaving on the table! Seriously though, Jonny - your participation is very much appreciated. Thank you, Sir!
Thanks again to everyone, your participation is very much appreciated.
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Post by jonnyc on Oct 1, 2020 10:32:13 GMT -5
Hah! No more shop; with all this new electronic "virtual" teaching just not enough spare time. Gun shows...what gun shows!
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Post by Slav on Oct 1, 2020 12:37:40 GMT -5
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Post by Bob Reed on Oct 6, 2020 11:27:12 GMT -5
Good news, Men.
Mec-Gar Magazine Dealer, Greg Cote, is aware of our quest for the 20 Rd, BHP Magazines and, he is going to put a word in at Mec-Gar in an effort to get the mags back into production. So, a big Thanks a Million to Greg for his help.
Also, please note: I personally have absolutely NO finical interest in this endeavor at all. And, if we're successful - it will only cost me money, but, at least the money will be well spent on more 20 Rd, BHP, Magazines.
I've also reached out to some Hi-Power guys that aren't on the gun forums and, like us, they'd like to see the magazines available again and are willing to buy some.
Thanks again, to all the members here, and to Greg!
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Post by 731rogers1962 on Oct 6, 2020 17:32:31 GMT -5
Bob Count me in for at least 3
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Post by ToddSig on Oct 7, 2020 17:45:31 GMT -5
Thanks Bob, keep us posted.
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Post by Falnovice on Oct 11, 2020 12:23:58 GMT -5
Like others, I have a few already.....but I'd be in for more. Put me down for 5.
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Post by bbbbill on Oct 11, 2020 22:34:13 GMT -5
I will take 5 of any finish.
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Post by Hollowhandle on Oct 12, 2020 4:13:14 GMT -5
Thank you. I will take 5.
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Post by mags on Oct 12, 2020 5:36:40 GMT -5
I will take 6
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