A lot of the fun in designing firearms is just making a gun that looks cool. And in places like New York and California, that’s damn near impossible thanks to their ludicrously restrictive laws (which don’t stop crime and don’t save lives). Now, though, Plinker Arms is looking to solve that situation by introducing a 10-round magazine that looks like a 30-rounder. It’s the magazine equivalent of putting a fake silencer on your rifle, but there’s no doubt that it’ll look cool in the process. Presser after the break . . .
CORNELIUS, NC (January 2014) – Plinker Arms, LLC, makers of American-made firearms magazines, accessories and components, answers the call for firearms enthusiasts everywhere with the new Response Magazine; a magazine with the look and performance of a MIL-SPEC 30-round magazine but with the capacity of only 10-rounds.
The Response Magazine is a dedicated 10-round capacity AR .556 magazine that gives the appearance and feel of a full capacity magazine. The Response magazine is constructed of highly durable, long-fiber polymer that makes the magazine solvent and corrosion resistant. The magazine springs are stainless steel for long life and durability.
The Plinker Arms Response Magazines are legal in MA, NY, CT, MD, NJ, CO and CA. They are the first and only option for serious enthusiasts that refuse to compromise on the experience but must respect state laws. MSRP $14.00.
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After we sort out this crap, we need to track down each and every cop who enforced these tyrannical laws, and throw them in prison.
So… you have a legal magazine that will get you harassed by every cop, deputy and fed who sees you, and also prevents you from shooting prone to boot. Where do I pre-order?
I suspect they’ll sell a fair amount of these in the affected states; as per the article, there is a market for fake silencers, and the same objections (other than shooting prone) apply to those as well.
The cops I know here in CA couldn’t care less about your magazine. They aren’t interested in figuring out whether its pre-ban or post-ban. So, no you won’t get hassled if they happen to see it at the range with you, or if you get stopped on the way to the range.
However, the cops I’ve talked to have only used it to pile on additional charges against gangbangers they arrest for other reasons.
I wasn’t thrilled with the fit and finish of the l5 20rd completely clear mags I bought off aim about 2 years ago. The follower tilted, the mags felt…cheap…and overall I was sad. I sold them to a friend who has run them in his gun and he says he likes them and they haven’t given him any trouble. Maybe it was just me. Magpul mags haven’t let me down yet though…
a magazine with the look and performance of a MIL-SPEC 30-round magazine
Hmmm….doesn’t a 10 round magazine not have the performance of a 30 round magazine, by definition?
I am so sick of hearing people using the “shouting fire in a theater” sophistry to justify second Ammendment restrictions. The logical equivalent of outlawing guns because somebody might shoot somebody would to be to outlaw speaking in a theater because someone might shout fire.
Don’t ever ask anyone in a large city about guns. Chances are very good that the only GUNZ they have ever seen were on TV or in the movies. Ignorance is widespread.
Oh god – the range nazis will be all over this one.
Too many guys with no authority at the gun club already want to give their $.02 about what configurations are legal. This will only make it worse.
Sounds like a fun gun club, and one I’d probably be asked to leave from for impolitic behavior.
we’ll see what happens. If the officer doesn’t show up to court the charges will be dropped.
Hey chris Mallory or johnny reb. Last I checked us Yankees here in Pennsylvania stopped yall died in your tracks and beat your asses all the way past the mason Dixon. Us yankees up here in Pa don’t take very kindly to anyone infringing on our rights period and we sure as hell wont go down without a fight. Unlike conn, new york, new jersey who just rolled over and took it.
Seems legit.
It isn’t.
How the heck does someone register a magazine? I don’t think those come with serial numbers.
Yes, please. Can some of our CT folks explain how they know if a magazine is “registered” or not?
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.
Ayn Rand
Do they require any proof to send it out of state or can people basically just lie?
As a CHL / CCW instructor for over 20 years, I have to admit that I, too, have fallen short of the ideal. My goal is to teach safety first, techniques of manipulation and the law secondarily. Self-examination on this topic finds me at 95%. I’m glad to have read this article so that my instruction is at 100% on target. Let’s leave the politics for the beer session. By the way, no beer in the class !!
One of the 2013 Laws proposed by the loonies in the California State Legislature would have banned magazines that complied with State Regulated 10 rounfd maximum (for new magazines), but looked like a larger magazine. This got defeated last year, but will, no doubt come-up again in 2014. This law would also have outlawed previously “grandfathered” larger than 10 Round Capacity Magazines.
So, I would not encourage any Californian to go buy these things, but spend the $$ this year to get the frakking Democrats out of Sacramento.
Welcome to Kaliforn-eticutt.
This is why you NEVER register your weapons and try and buy private (this coming from a person who wishes he thought to buy private). Don’t make it easy for them.
This is what happens when police want to play Army with citizens with no knock. In a small town in Illinois the DEA brought a swat team to arrest a man in his home filled with children. The Police Chief would not allow it, he walked up the front door, ask for man, went inside, handcuffed him and walked him out and handed him to bunch of idiots who are willing to risk children and occupants to play army. A jury will decide and the only conclusion they should reach is self-defense. A man looses his life over playing army over a couple of plants, what stupidity, The public put the band of fools, judge, prosecutor and sheriff out in the street in the next election.
Option 5 – do nothing and receive a ‘no-knock’ visit from us.
Option 6: Gather en mass with said newly illegal items on the front lawn of the capital. You know, just to make sure the lawmakers really meant to pass that law…
Any word on how the state plans on compensating residents who have their property confiscated or rendered inoperable under this law?
Not new from everybody: 30 round mags that hold 30 rounds.
Available in: Any state worth living in.
In a FREE country according to its Constitution once written……unless you injure or damage a person’s body or property….there is no crime…..color of law has been turned into a ‘black hole’ of evil….all the regs ,codes, ‘laws’ in the various states are for the most part…UNCONSTITUTIONAL…and deny citizens of the states FREEDOM and LIBERTY to do what they want….responsibility ..and under natural law you are only held resposible for your actions when they have harmed another s body or property…..we may never see the true light of liberty ever again….then again…1776….they thought the same….imho
I have the GG&G spring up rear and the spring up front BUIS. I really like their simple designs and fit and finish.
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it looks like they don’t have the little groves to insert the spoon you use with stripper clips.
I thought the reciprocating handle was specifically requested by SOCOM.
They are the first and only option for serious enthusiasts that refuse to compromise on the experience but must respect state laws. MSRP $14.00.
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Neither the first nor only option.
You can buy PMgas and Lancer 30 round magazines that have been pinned to 10 rounds.
In fact, Smith and Wesson AR-15s usually come with such a pinned 30 round PMag.
I must have 25 or so such magazines. You can even get them where there have a built in tool to manipulate the California Bullet button.
Option 5) Remove yourself and your firearms from said Nanny State to a real state that recognizes your Constitutionally protected rights.
I can’t believe they really use ‘Assault weapon’ too. Unbelievable. These people live in their own fictional world and even make up their own definitions. What BS. I hope they all get thrown the F out of office, every one of em.
And whoever said registration doesn’t lead to confiscation again? Are they still speaking now?
I thought they said they were not coming for our guns?
I like a 1911A1 — great history, good shooting. But they’re not for everyone, any more than oysters and desert living in summer are, to pick just a couple of examples.
You like it? Get one, shoot it. Ya don’t like it? Go away, shoot something else.
Now what’s so hard about that?
You guys laugh, but in California manufacturers must certify every color of a handgun separately.
sooo… move the charging handle to the right and treat it like many of the above designs? Cost: $0
Nice review, ShootingTheBull410. Watched both parts of it. Thanks for the detailed info and simple but helpful explanations … much appreciated. Excellent work.
I don’t have any plans to get one right now but I can see how it’d be very nice for at-home defense or in-vehicle defense.
Me gusta that sr762.
well, that’s a hell of a poor name for a rifle.