Electrikoolaid Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I have a compulsion to keep buying Pmags and Lancer L5AWM 30 rounders. I lived through the AWB in 1994, and remember what pain in the butt that was. I keep adding to the stash in batches of 5 or so, even though I have more than enough for the few rifles I own. Should I seek psychiatric help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampy Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Yes….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackleberryMCS Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Well, over the past 18 years, I have amassed over 200 magazines for my ARs. I have no need to purchase any more except only to maybe replace what I shoot. I am a preparer, not a hoarder. I have done the same thing with ammo. I started buying many years ago in anticipation of the time where it may become scarce and/or expensive. I DO NOT believe in buying up a bunch of magazines and ammo only to hold on to it in order to sell it later on for a huge profit when they are hard to get. That is unethical. That said, if someone is so foolish as to not buy while the getting is good, they should pay the price for their procrastination. Over the years, I have seen many people panic when, all of a sudden, supplies start drying up and they failed to capitalize on the time of plenty. Ultimately, if they need/want them bad enough, they will pay dearly through a vendor or someone who has been hoarding for this very situation. Personally, I believe in being prepared and not having to be in a panic situation because I failed to take advantage of the good times when they were around. Right now, I can sit back and watch the show as a very comfortable bystander. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLShooter Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Not hoarding. I have enough I can't comfortably move them from place to place and carry on a rear guard action at the same time. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrikoolaid Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 I don’t have the same compulsion with pistol mags though — just AR15 mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLShooter Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 9/5/2022 at 1:39 PM, Electrikoolaid said: I don’t have the same compulsion with pistol mags though — just AR15 mags. Ever meet a USPSA a 3Gunner? We buy mags in multiples of six. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiribulus Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) Trying to balance between that and ammo. Edited September 5, 2022 by Tiribulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TackleberryMCS Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Tiribulus said: Trying to balance between that and ammo. Just bear in mind that you want to have a lot more ammo than magazines. In my opinion, 1000 rounds of ammo to every 30-round magazine is a good ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiribulus Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 41 minutes ago, TackleberryMCS said: Just bear in mind that you want to have a lot more ammo than magazines. In my opinion, 1000 rounds of ammo to every 30-round magazine is a good ratio. I won't be able to get to that level, but I'm definitely tilting in the direction of ammo. It's consumable after all and the consensus seems to be that PMags will last a long while. I do want to get a few Durmags though too. Could probably use another one or two for the M&Ps as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The War Wagon Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I've been stockpiling since '92 - not sure if its considered hoarding or not - but I've got a few now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycamper Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 soon for sale Usgi assorted manufactures AR15 30 rd 223 mags 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlhneast Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 9/5/2022 at 3:28 PM, TackleberryMCS said: Well, over the past 18 years, I have amassed over 200 magazines for my ARs. I have no need to purchase any more except only to maybe replace what I shoot. I am a preparer, not a hoarder. I have done the same thing with ammo. I started buying many years ago in anticipation of the time where it may become scarce and/or expensive. I DO NOT believe in buying up a bunch of magazines and ammo only to hold on to it in order to sell it later on for a huge profit when they are hard to get. That is unethical. That said, if someone is so foolish as to not buy while the getting is good, they should pay the price for their procrastination. Over the years, I have seen many people panic when, all of a sudden, supplies start drying up and they failed to capitalize on the time of plenty. Ultimately, if they need/want them bad enough, they will pay dearly through a vendor or someone who has been hoarding for this very situation. Personally, I believe in being prepared and not having to be in a panic situation because I failed to take advantage of the good times when they were around. Right now, I can sit back and watch the show as a very comfortable bystander. THIS. I dont have near 200 mags (maybe I have 20?) nor do I have the rifles the Professor has. Have enough for the rifles you have and I see no reason to have a bunch of mags and one or two rifles. As stated, the guys here frown on anyone taking advantage of panics created by possible bans by jacking prices of stock they may have. If you feel the need to buy up a bunch, go ahead but if they just sit in the safe its money you could have spent elsewhere. Ask yourself "Do I want to carry around 50 loaded mags in my range or bug out bag?? I have a magazine carry box that stores 12-15 mags I keep loaded and take to the range and rarely shoot them empty. I have a few more in the safe still in plastic. Unless someone puts mags on sale cheap, I dont see myself buying more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The War Wagon Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 200? You call yourself "prepared." I have over 500 mags (I stopped counting @ that point, but I've kept on buying when I find a good deal). I keep them loaded & stored in 20mm cans (plural) save for the ones in range bags, vests, belt & chest rig and plate carrier. And my range mags in a .50 fatboy. Edited January 28 by The War Wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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