SafeArmsReview of Blackdog 22LR Mag
Reviewer: SafeArmsReview
7/25/2009
If your looking for mags to use with your ciener 22 LR conversion kit, these are the bomb.
The mags are made out of high grade plastic and after taking it to the range a bunch I have yet to have any problems with it. I've dropped em and besides a few scuff marks, they perform wonderfully. I have few of these and they have yet to fail me on the range.
Here is how I rate this item...
1. Quality construction = 5 out of 5 stars. The only thing better would be to use the same plastic polymer that semi-autos are made of (like glock, springfield XDs, etc). However these will probably outlast me
2. Installation = 5 out of 5 stars. Too easy - the only way you can screw this up is if you had problems in kindergarten putting square pegs in round holes.
3. Ease of use - very easy to use & just like regular .223/5.56 mags = good for muscle memory exercises/training, without having to spend big $$$ on .223 ammo.
4. Flexibility - I use this item with my Stag Arms M4 with the ciener conversion bolt and these work great. They also work with magazine binders/doublers that are used with .223/5.56 mags (devices that hold two mags side by side with for quick mag changes). Its a versatile product that performs as advertised.
5. Cons - I have yet to run into a problem, but then again I havent hit the deck hard with this, do a drop test or throw it across the range, so there is a possibility that a problem could occur, but I'll let someone else do that (I like taking care of my equipment and it takes care of me).
Additional notes: some have said these need taking apart and some sanding is needed for them to work - I have never had this problem, but since others have had this problem, I rate this product 4 stars. I would also note that the first few times of loading the mags, the springs are a bit stiff, but after a break in period you'll find these things are great.
Anyway thats my review of Blackdog 22 LR Mags.
You can watch a vid I made where I use this product on the range by checking out this video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdzihlMyPDI I also plan on doing a more indepth review of the Ciener 22 LR conversion bolt.
Anyway I hope this helps - me and my family really like this product. In conclusion I would highly recommend this product to ppl who have ar-15, m4s, etc and dont want to break the bank by using .223 ammo (22 LR is so much cheaper).
Take care & God bless, Steve aka SafeArmsReview