So, I never trusted the Thermold magazine, but I hadn't had a chance to test it.
Yesterday was that test.
Initial Thoughts:
The magazine had a cheap feel to it immediately. People are drawn to and recognize Quality, even if they know nothing of the subject. Something just bleeds though in the fit, finish, and feel of an object. This magazine had none of those qualities. It was too thick to get in and out of the mag well, it felt soft and just looked horrible.
First Test:
I was really hoping that this mag would prove me wrong. I'd love to have another magazine ready to go. Some friends and I went shooting yesterday, and although I do not have my AR build complete, I knew that SOMEONE would bring an AR. Of course, I was right, and I grabbed the mag and inserted it into the weapon. First charge- failure to feed. "WHAT?!?! Okay, it's probably my fault. Let me try again.
[pause]
Okay that's better."
Took about eight shots. Jam. Failure to feed again. Ugh. Charge it, ready.
Shoot a few more- jam. Charge it, ready. Shot again. Finally... CLICK. What? Checked two shots left in mag. Inserted mag, charged- pulled trigger.. CLICK.
The last two rounds wouldn't even come up to the top of the magazine.
I'm done.
The way I look at it, a magazine has only one purpose in life. It keeps the weapon satisfied by feeding it to it's heart's content. If it can not perform these duties, it has outlive it's usefulness.
One last test:
I load eight rounds into the magazine. I take sight of my target. I shoot slowly, to make sure every last round hits its intended mark. After the first string, I can't see the center of the target anymore. I aim a bit higher, then a bit lower on my last two shots. Not a single failure to feed, not a single shot missed. But what would you expect from my HK USPc 45?
Wait.. what?
Here are the results:
![Image](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QhJV-ZW95Kw/USmVH0NGYqI/AAAAAAAABXM/1FMCX_ROKeU/s800/IMG824.jpg)
F*ck you, Thermold.