PMags and the .458?

[Sgt_Jamez]

Copying my question from another post over here...

Does anyone have experience using the PMags with the .458 cases? I know the USGI mags work, but I would prefer to use the PMags.

 

[MidwestPX]

Re: PMags and the .458?

Problem with the PMAGs is they have an internal divider/rib along the front edge. I've looked into knocking it out with a chisel or a belt grinder (latter would be preferable) however you'd need a 1/4" belt and the thinnest I could find was a 1/2".

 

[Sgt_Jamez]

Re: PMags and the .458?

Hmm ok... On another thread, a guy posted a pic of his .458 with a PMag in the well. I guess that was just a cosmetic use of the PMag. Bummer!

 

[bohem]

Re: PMags and the .458?

I've made the Gen 1's work via the method that MidwestPX mentioned, I think the guide in the Gen 2's was discontinued.

If you knock that out of there you can make them work for both the 223's and 458 without issue. A friend of mine (STRICK9) does it routinely.

 

[Sgt_Jamez]

Re: PMags and the .458?

Awesome advice. I'll be PMing your friend to see if he has any pics to guide my way.