Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

[Strykervet]

Hey, for those of you that backordered Pmags from Brownell's, have you gotten anything? I'm trying to get an idea on when, or if, they are getting a handle on this. For instance, I placed an order for .308 Pmags (what I'm interested in personally) on December 23rd but haven't seen anything. Has ANYONE gotten a backorder for these mags from Brownell's yet?

Please include:

What you ordered.
When you placed the order.
When you got the order.

Thanks!

 

[stevenb135]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed one on Jan 3rd and have not heard anything.

 

[The-Fly]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

i'm hearing guys on ar15.com getting back ordered mags that they placed around xmas time.

 

[Strykervet]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Cool, hopefully I'll be getting something soon.

Edit: I just called them, usually they tell me they don't know anything and can't tell me anything. Today the lady said that my order was scheduled to ship first or second week of February... We'll see, I sure hope so.

 

[b1c2r3r4]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

When did you place the order strykervet? My first order was on 12-25-12 so I know I have awhile to go before I see anything.

 

[Lead Heads]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered 308 Pmags and 308 bolt on 12/21/12. Nothing yet.

 

[Hookman]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed an order of PMAGS, BX-25 mags and Vltor upper on 27 Dec 12. I am still waiting on delivery.

 

[Outlaw45]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed an order for stuff non-AR related that was instock on jan 7th and haven't gotten a shipping notice yet.

 

[Hawk Gunner]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

On the 22nd I ordered 10 30rnd black Pmags, 5 308 Pmags and 4 BX25's. Nothing has shipped yet.

I was told Pmags 1st week in feb, 308 pmags mid to late feb and BX25's April.

 

[pinsandpitons]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

The following is what I've received.


------------------
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Dear Brownells Customer,



We have experienced a truly unprecedented volume of orders recently. Because your trust is most important to us, we want to assure you we are doing our very best to achieve our goal of same/next day shipping on your orders.

However, as a result of industry-wide shortage of certain products, many customers like you have ordered out of stock items and have been placed on backorder status. We are in daily contact with our key suppliers to get as much inventory as they are able to send so we can fill backorders as quickly as possible.

It is our promise to fill all backorders as quickly as possible. We will not cancel your backorder unless you specifically request us to do so. Orders will be filled and shipped based on the date they were received. We will ship backordered items as soon as inventory arrives in our warehouse. You may receive multiple shipments, but remember you only pay shipping once with Brownells.

In addition, we are developing an order update system to keep you informed on the status and anticipated delivery date of your order.

You are our #1 Priority, so please know we are doing everything possible to get your order to you as quickly as we can.</div></div>

------------------

 

[abilliott]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

ordered on .223 30rounders on 12-19 and still haven't received any time frame yet.

 

[dragbag]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I just got an e-mail with the tracking number for my order.

 

[BLDTYLRY]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Placed my order for a 10-pack of Black Windowed PMags on 12/18 and my order shipped yesterday. 308 PMags have not shipped yet.

 

[Raven796]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed an order for the ten pack of regular 5.56 PMAGS Dec 31st and they shipped yesterday.

 

[samnev]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed my order for 556 and 308 Pmags on 12/26. Haven't heard anything yet.

 

[RicosRevenge]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<span style="text-decoration: underline">20 Dec</span>
(10) 30-rnd black PMag (.223)
(2) DPMS Stripped Lowers

<span style="text-decoration: underline">20 Dec</span>
(2) DPMS Lower Parts Kits

<span style="text-decoration: underline">21 Dec</span>
(10) 30-rnd black PMag (.223)

<span style="text-decoration: underline">26 Dec</span>
(2) Brownell's Carbine Stock Assemblies

<span style="text-decoration: underline">27 Dec</span>
DPMS Complete .308 Lower

<span style="text-decoration: underline">7 Jan</span>
JP Enterprises Stripped Lower

Nada on anything...

 

[Strykervet]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: b1c2r3r498</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When did you place the order strykervet? My first order was on 12-25-12 so I know I have awhile to go before I see anything.</div></div>

The 23rd of Dec., and yesterday they told me it would be first or second week of Feb. This is for 30 .308 Pmags. I got the same email everyone else did, but the first time I got a date for this particular order was yesterday when I called.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Outlaw45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I placed an order for stuff non-AR related that was instock on jan 7th and haven't gotten a shipping notice yet.</div></div>

Now I placed another order for random in stock AR parts, on the 7th as well, and they got here last week. I don't think they ever sent anything to say it shipped. Noticed some of the emails for parts have been going to junk too.

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it. I get these damn mags and I won't have to play this game ever again. Had I bought this damn 7.62 rifle earlier I wouldn't be playing it now!

 

[hayden033]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I received a notification from Brownell's that a 10 pack of .308 Pmags shipped today. The order was placed December 16th.

 

[redfisher]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Notified today about my 308 mags, 556 gen 3 windowed still backordered.

 

[jhr1986]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Ordered 10 M3 non window blk .223 pmags 12/18; got to my door 1/22

 

[Hawk Gunner]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Those getting the 308 pmags when did you order?

 

[hayden033]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Hawk, I placed my order the 16th of December for .308 mags and they shipped out today. It was the 10 pack. Not sure if that makes a difference.

 

[Barfly]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

(30) 5.56 PMAGs Gen 3
Ordered 12/18
Shipped 1/17

 

[samnev]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I placed my order for 556 and 308 Pmags on 12/26. Haven't heard anything yet. </div></div>

Just got shipping conformation today on 308 Pmags.

 

[CSI]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Santo,
Did you order by single quantity or the ten pack?
The reason I ask is my order went in on 12/17 for the ten pack in 308 and still backordered.
Thanks,

 

[Rovieairto]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed the order 12-20-12.
Just got confirmation 2 ten packs of black windowed Pmags shipped today.

 

[matt2143]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered 2 10 packs of 308 pmags and ten m3 30 rd mags on the 21st of Dec and have heard nothing yet....

 

[Smokerroller]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

on dec 31 i ordered 1- 10pk m2 non windowed and 1- 10pk lr20. havent heard anything

 

[tylerw02]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed an order on December 17 with Brownells for five 308 mags. I got a tracking number yesterday. Should be here today.

 

[Hookman]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hookman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I placed an order of PMAGS, BX-25 mags and Vltor upper on 27 Dec 12. I am still waiting on delivery. </div></div>


I just received shipping info for the Vltor Upper.

 

[michael.ihli]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered 10 on 29 DEC and got them in the mail today. America.

 

[darkarcher]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Placed an order 12/31 for 308 pmags, DPMS 308's, and BX-25's. No word yet. Also have one in at Midway and Ruger.

 

[Strykervet]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I placed my order for 556 and 308 Pmags on 12/26. Haven't heard anything yet. </div></div>

Just got shipping conformation today on 308 Pmags.</div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alaska86</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ordered 10 on 29 DEC and got them in the mail today. America.</div></div>

Talked to the lady at Brownell's about this, she said they were waiting on a memo as to why this was happening, some company is pissed about it. Said they should have a fix for it soon, that orders are indeed supposed to go out first come, first serve. Guess you lucked out there, huh? Wish they sent mine early...

The lady I talked to today, she had a little more detailed update. She said they'd be getting shipments from Magpul in the last week of Jan. through the second week of Feb. to help them catch-up on, and fill backorders. She said they plan on filling most backorders by 2nd week Feb., may take to the end of Feb., and then once they are all caught up, they plan on taking new orders as soon as the end of Feb. or early March. We'll see. But Magpul did say Brownell's was a dealer they take care of, and that was the best place to have your backorder, so I sure hope so.

Sen. Frankenstein (D, CA) has one hell of a wish list this time around, and I'd like to get this final shit in order before it (hopefully doesn't) gets passed.

 

[muggs13]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered 10 of the Brownells GI magazines on 12/26. Thought they might ship sooner then the P-Mags (less demand). Still on back order. listed as "off line.

SHIPPED TODAY 2/5

 

[Rovieairto]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

So the 5.56 Pmags I received didn't come with the dust covers.
Has that been the norm for awhile now?

 

[hydro556]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hamilton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So the 5.56 Pmags I received didn't come with the dust covers.
Has that been the norm for awhile now? </div></div>



Yes.

 

[Strykervet]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: muggs13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ordered 10 of the Brownells GI magazines on 12/26. Thought they might ship sooner then the P-Mags (less demand). Still on back order. listed as "off line.</div></div>

I bought a SHITLOAD of these, like 50 or more, but from a contract over-run before Brownell's was selling to civilians (apparently, as they were at a surplus store in the wrap during this time). The brown follower GI Brownell's mags are the 3rd gen GI mags, the newest ones they are replacing the green follower mags with. The brown follower is supposed be always straight, to never tilt, no matter what, and looks to be self lubricating like the last one. Brownell's is, or was, the sole manufacturer of these 3rd gen GI mags.

At around $8, maybe a bit more for some of them, I couldn't complain. They work great. I bought these about a year ago I think. If you like GI mags over Pmags, these are the ones to get, provided they have the brown follower in them.

But for me, it'll be these .308 Pmags all the way --KAC mags cost $150 each on a good day!

 

[Rovieairto]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I am looking forward to the 10 round 308 Pmag.
I am also looking forward to the first descent action that can feed from these.
Wouldn't that be nice?
Easier said than done though.

The brownell's aluminum magazines are good.
For people who love the straight twenty round magazines, theirs has the feed-lips that round the corners at the rear, just like all modern 30 round magazines (but unlike all straight aluminum 20's).
This provides a lot of rigidity to the feed-lips, helping them stay within spec under load, plus they're more durable.
And they're like 11/ea and they haven't suffered in the panic so bad either.

 

[matt2143]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered

10x Magpul M3 30rnd mags
2x 10 packs of Magpul 20rnd .308 mags

I placed the order on 12/21 and received order confirmation stating they were back ordered. I have been checking the online account and pending orders to see their status never changed until Friday night when the enitre order disappeared from the orders pending section!! Called today and was told there was a glitch and my magazines went from *Backordered to Notfiy!!! Holy hell man! After several calls and an hour on the phone I was basically told this was a glitch on their side, I would be notified and have 7 days to claim the stock being held, but that my items would not automatically ship... I knew my father ordered some of the same mags on 12/20, told him to double check if he saw the same as me and report back, his too are missing and presumed FUBAR. What is to say I will ever be notified!?

Although the reps were very nice on the phone they did say they could not manually enter the SKU's again without changing the order number and I losing my place in line.

Anyone else seeing anything like this

 

[Adam B]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered a 10 pack the day after the election and nothing still

 

[RADcustom]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ordered a 10 pack the day after the election and nothing still </div></div>

You might want to call and check on that one.

 

[red6actual]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Same thing just happened to me!

Order was placed on the 21st of December for 25 window Gen3 30s.

Talked to them this morning and my pmag back order was good to go, then I get an e-mail saying that it was changed to notify, who knows what is going on at Brownells.

 

[darkarcher]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Darkarcher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Placed an order 12/31 for 308 pmags, DPMS 308's, and BX-25's. No word yet. Also have one in at Midway and Ruger. </div></div>


Just noticed Ruger is charging the card for BX-25's.

 

[2ndPanzer]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

http://youtu.be/IEHMZZdSjCg

 

[Lazlo]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

Ordered ten 5.56 black non-windowed PMAG's on 18 Dec. Shipping notice was sent today from Brownells'.

 

[troupe]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I have receive an email from one of my dealers that is very respected here in NC. Ed's Guns in Southern Pines. He sent me a email explaining what he found out at the big texas show for dealers. Ed said that the MagPul rep told him that they are 1,000,000,000 mags behind. I deleted the email, but he has a web site under Ed's Gun. Click on the forum page then go to discussions. It may be up there. He also listed other companies that are working as hard as they can. Remington, Ruger, etc. Obama has done more for gun sales than the NRA ever could. BCG for AR's are non existant per some big makers.

 

[Captain Kirk]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I placed an order on 12/26 with the intention of being patient, I noticed that last week it vanished from my "backorder" status, it is still in the orders as processed but who knows where it stands. I'll just be patient.

 

[Shootinsurveyor]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

got a shipping order for mine from around christmas today

 

[tomahawk84]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I ordered 100 pmags 25 dec 2012
Backorder notice received, order being processed.
No word on shipping.

 

[Petey]

Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

I called Brownells today just to check in on a few orders, one of them being for some 30 round Gen3 windowed PMags. The lady on the phone told me that the backorder on these is 54,000 right now.

I also have some of their standard USGI mags w/ CS springs on the list, but those are 123,000 backordered still.

No estimated shipping date on either...