: Who wan't to help me T&E a mag coupler for an AR?


kwrangln
12-21-2009, 10:50 AM
A few weeks ago I started talking online with a gentleman who is making and selling mag couplers for AR GI mags (doesn't fit P-mags) about testing one for a write up. Well, he sent me three of them knowing from our conversation that I would probably send a couple out to other folks in order to get their opinions as well, that's where you guys come in.

So, here's the deal. I'll send you a mag coupler, you have to use it, take notes, and send me your honest opinions of the product for inclusion in my write up, including pics would be a bonus. If you like it, cool, keep it, it's yours. If you think it's crap, call it crap, sell it, give it away, I don't care as long as you let me know what you think. I'll be posting the write up here in the OSR, Arfcom, M4carbine, and BE 3gun forum. Be prepared to run some reloading drills, be prepared to shoot, the more use it gets the better (don't ask for one if you only have one box of 20 rounds to your name and consider that a fair test of something), be prepared to write/type your evaluation (not looking for a great literary work, just your honesty). For a time line, I'd like to be able to get this done by the end of January.

I am NOT selling these, and I have no involvement with the company besides getting a box of free stuff in the mail to write about. The company I got these from has no idea where they are going, doesn't know I'm posting here, and doesn't care. I could easily do this on my own, but would rather send some free stuff to the OSR bunch and have a broader scope in my review.

So who wants to try one out? I have two up for grabs. Post up here with an "I'll test one", and some ideas you have to test them out for durability, usability, etc. I'll check the thread tomorrow and pick a couple folks to send them to based on your ideas. Please note that destruction is not the goal, so try to keep the torture to a somewhat real world train of thought here.

LiLBucket
12-21-2009, 10:52 AM
"I'll test one"

I could easily slap it in an AR and test fire it as needed!!! I will also throw it on the "beater" AR which bounces around lovingly in the toolbox of the truck on a daily basis, really.....loosely....well, wedged amongst the other crap in there...

Also, I'm pretty sure I could get some local LEOs to putz with it and kick it around the station/range a bit. Let it get some random "check this out" exposure.

Also, a co-worker is HUUUGE into 3-gun and other matches, I could give it to him too. Basically, get a crock-pot of reviews that have no strings attached.

Other than that, I would try to take some Gil-style pics (long shot there:()

kwrangln
12-21-2009, 10:55 AM
Yall have any ideas for how you want to test them?

Chris
12-21-2009, 02:40 PM
Never mind, probably not the best for someone who has to use a tool to drop his mags. :(

Weasel
12-21-2009, 05:11 PM
I have a buddy that tons a ton of shooting and could give it the run down.

Hef
12-21-2009, 05:27 PM
I'm in if you want my opinion.

kwrangln
12-21-2009, 08:18 PM
I can't believe that with all the cheap bastids here in the OSR that more people don't want free shit.:shaking:


Am I asking too much in return?:confused:

dieselfarmboy
12-21-2009, 08:28 PM
If you have one left ill be glad to test one. For testing im thinking the following. Firing the one mag switching to the other mag to see how smooth the transition is. Trying diffrent postions to make sure it dont get in the way. Maybe a few easy drops from standing. Carry it in a range bag and see how the finish holds up.

Keith Strong
12-21-2009, 08:29 PM
I will work one over. I can even say I can LEGALLY test it with drop outs and everything :laughing: :flipoff2: Lemme know if you still need someone. I will beat it up good for ya.

4runner
12-22-2009, 01:02 PM
want one run thru FA?

kwrangln
12-22-2009, 01:34 PM
OK, LilBucket, you got one, I like your ideas and getting multiple opinions.

Second one is a bit tougher. 4Runner, I like the idea of some FA, but think it would just amplify the top round of the second mag moving with recoil. Most users will be shooting semi.

Keith, you've sent me some stuff before, so you got it.

If either of you guys don't want to keep it after testing it out, please contact one of the other folks in the thread here and send it on to share the love.

You two PM me your addresses, and I'll try to get these in the mail in the next couple days for ya. I promise no glitter.

LiLBucket
12-22-2009, 01:46 PM
PM sent :smokin: