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Where are the reproduction P08 Luger mags?

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I've been having a heck of a time finding a reproduction Luger 9mm magazine for my shooter grade P08.
Anyone have any leads on them in stock? Lots listed on sights but they all are OUT of stock....
I'd really be stoked to find a nickel/stainless one with wood floor plate as mine is a WWI pistol.
But either route, I'd be happy with a good quality reproduction of any kind just to use at the range.
Thanks in advance!
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I keep hearing great things about Mec Gars, but they haven’t been in stock in ages.
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SAME! But I can't find any for sale! Do'h!
Keep an eye on eBay, the best magazines in my opinion are older/vintage Mec-Gars. They will have a metal chromed follower, no markings of any kind, NO weld spots. Metal checkered buttons and black plastic bottoms with rings. I like them even better than the Nazi "extruded" ones.
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These work?
Say GPC manufacture, but look used too me!
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What about the Stoeger 9mm P08 mags...........are they any good?

I got 2 wood bottom mags with plastic followers.
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I haven’t heard anything specifically about those mags. Want to sell me one by chance panzer? ;)
I’ll test it out and let you know how it works!
I haven’t heard anything specifically about those mags. Want to sell me one by chance panzer? ;)
I’ll test it out and let you know how it works!
PM me, might be able to help

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Keep checking ebay some mecgar mags, or the Jan C Luger Forum
MecGar has been selling for $150+ on eBay lately. I’ll pass at that price and get more original mags!
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MecGar has been selling for $150+ on eBay lately. I’ll pass at that price and get more original mags!
Thats crazy! I havent purchased any in a few years. At that price might as well buy an original mag. I would pass too
Well, I've been saying it for years.... If you can find an older MecGar magazine, grab it! They will be unmarked, will have metal chromed followers, NO spot welds and double pinned black plastic bases. Those are the best Luger mags period... Why? Because they usually present the top cartridge at a slightly different angle from the original ones. I've used them with many P.08s, shooting hollow point ammo with a 100% reliability. Here is an example of my usual reload for the P.08. On the left is an original so called "extruded" Nazi mag. On the right is an older MecGar. Note the difference in how the cartridge is pointed. I don't know anything about current production Mecs, but they do have too much plastic in them for my liking...

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MecGar has been selling for $150+ on eBay lately. I’ll pass at that price and get more original mags!
I'm assuming these are MecGar at Sarco

I'm assuming these are MecGar at Sarco

Not even close. Look at the base and spot welds. That's a Promag or Triple K or some other junk.
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Not even close. Look at the base and spot welds. That's a Promag or Triple K or some other junk.
I’m not a mag connoisseur so… the tell on these Sarco mags is the little circles along the center of the side, and the two circles that appear to be pins holding the molded base piece in place?
Man I had no idea aftermarket Luger mags would be so hard to get. Mine came with a chrome follower Mec Gar but I’d really like to have a spare!
Robert RTG just had some new MecGars for sale…soon after I got the email notice they were sold out.
I have one of the newer Mec-Gar mags with the plastic follower that I use in my G date Luger. It looks to be an extruded body, no spot welds, double pinned black plastic base and plastic follower button, marked Mec-Gar and Made In Italy.

It works just fine. I bought it around 2015 or so for maybe $35 ? I had no idea that they currently were difficult to find and expensive.
Keep your eyes peeled, hopefully you'll locate one for a reasonable price.
There is a Mec Gar on eBay now that is $43 with free shipping. Still more than the recent offering from Robert RTG but reasonable.
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