Can't Buy Magazines from Armalite Right Now

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15 years 10 months ago #828 by Hillbilly1053
Can't Buy Magazines from Armalite Right Now was created by Hillbilly1053
For reasons I may not want to contemplate, I am discovering that ARMALITE Inc. is buried and will not answer the phone, nor can I order online.

I was wanting to purchase four 25 round cap mags.

The ARMALITE site says 'Call to order'. Then the site says don't call because they are too busy. Does this mean they only sell these mags to law enforcement?

Also, are there other mag manufactureres that are of good reputation for qulity and dependability?

Thanks!

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15 years 10 months ago #829 by Policeman
Replied by Policeman on topic Re:Can't Buy Magazines from Armalite Right Now
They are just like everyone else and swamped with attempting to get caught up with all their backorders. Keep an eye out and you will find your mags. I caught 4 for regular retail (44.95) the other day at one of the off brand stores.

Po-Po

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15 years 10 months ago #849 by crux
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I'm still fascinated that so many companies didn't plan ahead for this surge.

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15 years 10 months ago #852 by donkey1984
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yeah that is a good point dude.

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15 years 9 months ago #975 by Hillbilly1053
Replied by Hillbilly1053 on topic Re:Can't Buy Magazines from Armalite Right Now
Armalite called me today in response to an email contact regarding 25 round cap mags. They have accepted the order, and promptly back-ordered it, with an estimated delivery date smoetime in May or early June. FYI folks.

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15 years 9 months ago #978 by 308WILLDO
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Good news i received an email from armalite stating they will have mags back in stock in may so we just have to wait

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15 years 9 months ago #1023 by HardCase
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I'm just kind of curious how many mags you guys think a person needs. No, not being a wisenheimer here, truly curious. I have shot AR15s for decades and (at least since my Army days) have never really had the need for more than two at any given time. Even in 3-Gun matches two is plenty. I've got a couple dozen AR15 mags, have just accumulated them over the years, but it seems like I always use the same two old beaters, 20 round Colts picked up used at a gun-show back in the late 70s with yellow paint on them, and one Orlite 30. The others are in the store-room.

So when I got the AR10 it came with two 20s, and I promptly ordered two of the new 25s from Armalite.....this was before the big election rush, so they came right away, but I have yet to use them and, if I'm honest, wonder when or if I will. Short of some major calamity where I found myself barricaded in my home holding off the brain-eating zombies, I'm not sure that I even need them. No, they aren't for sale!! But I was wondering what people think about multiple mags?

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15 years 9 months ago #1024 by 308WILLDO
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i have always heard 5 mags for a pistol and ten for a rifle that way if something would happen you would have backups and if they are ever banned you have got them.

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15 years 9 months ago #1025 by Scaup58
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I e-mailed Armalite an order for two 25 & two 4 rnd. mags on Jan. 13 telling them that I knew they were swamped so just put me on the list and when ever it happens thats fine. They e-mailed me a response in 2 days stating that they would call for payment info when they were ready to ship. Last Thursday I got a call from them saying that they were ready to ship! Shure glad I didn't pay some scalper $175 a piece for them on Gunbroker! As to the question of how many do you need, I will have two 4's, one 10, one 20 and two 25's. I figure that covers me for hunting, ACTS shoots and if the Zombie's attack, my wife & son know how to load mags. On the other hand, a couple dozen might be a better investment than stocks!

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15 years 9 months ago #1027 by HardCase
Replied by HardCase on topic Re:Can't Buy Magazines from Armalite Right Now
You may have a point on the investment aspect. Definitely better than the stock-market right now. Lots of stuff in short supply.

I had thought about getting a smaller mag for hunting, but here in Montana there are not mag-size restrictions for big game.

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