New MetalForm Group Buy - Deadline 6/29/06

[lpspinner]

After discussing this with the previous group buy manager and others, I'm ready to start. So here we go with another MetalForm Magazine group buy.

Go to their website and choose what you want to buy. We will be using the prices from the 40-399 Qty column. Either post, email or pm me what you want and I'll keep the running total. This buy is open to all calibers and accessories. Order up!

Link to MetalForm's Website (https://www.metalformmagazines.com/style.asp)

ex...
2 of 45-273B @ 10.56ea .... $21.12

Payment doesn't need to be made today, but I'll have a deadline of June 29th to get the money to me. After speaking with MetalForm they did give me their disclaimer that if an item is out of stock, it can take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Hopefully we can order what's in stock. Also, the entire company will be closed during the last 2 weeks of July for a company wide vacation.

* If we get enough orders early on, I'm not oppose to splitting this up in a part one and a part two for those that need more time.

I will accept paypal with no descriptions and if you cover the fees. (.30 cents + 2.9%)

MetalForm does have a $5.00 per person option if we want them to sort everything out for us. The general feeling is we don't want to pay that, so I'll be the one sorting.

As stated in a previous post, this is how we'll handle the various costs.

$6.00 per person for up to 5 mags (zone & weight)
$8.00 per person for up to 10 mags (zone & weight)
$10.00 per person for 11 or more mags (flat rate box)

This would cover Priority Mail shipping in a box (no envelopes), your share of the MF s/h to me, my cc fees (something unforeseen till afterwards in the last buy), packaging materials (ex..tape, bubble wrap or peanuts), my time to sort out, package, deliver to the PO all of the mags.

So basically, $2.00 OF your total above, will cover this and the remainder of the money goes towards postage.

Also, should anyone live near me and want to pick it up, their total will only be $2.00 regardless of quantity.

I do work for an airline, so I do travel occassionally (Not everyday like I did before). There will be times that I don't respond to emails on the weekends, but will first thing Mondays.

So now, I'll choose what mags I need for IPSC. :)

Thanks,
Ty

Just received the MetalForm Price list. I've scanned it into a PDF for you to download. I'm trying this file storage sight. So far it seems ok.

http://s9.quicksharing.com/v/6160568/MetalForm_2006_Price_List.pdf.html

Status:

Click here to view Spreadsheet - Please verify (http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ety/MetalFormGroupBuy.htm)

[KenV]

Thanks for doing this Ty. I'll be getting five. When I finish the research on which one to get (removable vs. welded, etc.) I'll be in touch. Thanks again!

K

[Pappy]

Ty, I'm interested in the flat (dimpled) followers:

10 F-FLT-S @ $4.12 each for $41.20.
Please tell me what my total cost will be.
I wish to send a personal check...Pappy

[wahsben]

I would like 6 of # 45-793W @ $14.15 each for a subtotal of $84.90 plus $8.00 for S&H which brings it to a total of $92.90. Let me know how you want the check made out. Thank you for putting this buy together.

Jim

[JLight]

I'd like 2 of the 45-238B @ $11.01 ea + $6 Shipping = $28.02

Let me know how to make out the check and where to send it.

[lpspinner]

wahsben, JLight,

PM's have been sent.

Thanks!

[jeff1124]

I want 2 of the 45-793w magazines @ 14.14 ea and 2 of the 45S-230 mags @ 10.43 ea

Thanks.

[jonathon]

Edited to reflect a recent development in my current mag situation...

I'm definatly in for the following...

4 45-293B at $10.42 ea = $41.68
10 45-293 at $8.50 ea = $85.00

Total without shipping would be $126.68 if my math is right... Send me a PM or Email with where I can send the MO to and the total(shipped)... probably won't be till Friday(june 16) that I can get the MO out, is that okay? I might be able to get it out earlier, but it will definatly go out Friday(Pay day!). Thank you sir!

[Princecookie]

I'm in for 5 of the 45-797W. That should be $14.80x5=$74.00, plus $6.00, S&H, for a total of $80.00. Please PM me where to send payment. Thanks

[Mad Martigan]

So I can order my magazines with Wolff springs for an extra $7 a piece?

[lpspinner]

So I can order my magazines with Wolff springs for an extra $7 a piece?


If you download the price list I scanned, you'll see a column that says Wolff Spring. If it has a Wolff spring, it'll say Yes.

ex... 45-793 (non-Wolff) $12.10
45-793W (with) $14.14

Just about all the .45 (Xtra-Capacity FlushFit) 8 rounders come with Wolff. So it depends on what you want.

I think what you're referring to is the Parts section that will sell you a separate Wolff Spring for 6.69

Ty

[Mad Martigan]

Got it, thanks.

[Princecookie]

Ty, as for payment, is a check OK or would a money order be prefered?

[lpspinner]

At this point in time, whichever is easier for you.

[jonathon]

We still at 39 mags?

MO goes out tomorow or Monday, whichever day I can pry myself away from work fast enough :o

[lpspinner]

Yes we are. Worst comes to worst, I can always buy another mag to make 40.

[KenV]

I'm still in for 5. I've been really busy.

Just realized that I can't get a welded base with a slam pad AND the Wolff spring. Am I reading this properly? Forget it, this will do:

5 x 45-793W (stainless/7rd/welded/Wolff/flat follower) = 5 x $14.14 = $70.70, plus $6 S/H = $76.70. Perfect. All I need is an address in my PM box and I'll jump on it.

Thanks again lpspinner! Sorry for taking so long.

K

Edit: $76.70 went out before noon today (Saturday 17JUN06), thanks lpspinner!

[whitey019]

I'd like (2) 9-773B @ 15.64 = 31.28 + 6.00 = 37.28.

With Paypal fees (37.28 + .30 = 37.58 *1.029 = 38.67) it totals $38.67.

Please provide your Paypal account address and let me know when to send the payment. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[jonathon]

Yes we are. Worst comes to worst, I can always buy another mag to make 40.

I was thinking that exact thing :D

MO is going out tomorow, I have a long lunch!

[oddjob]

I would like 5 of the 9-743 (9mm 10 round mags). 17.04 x 5 = $85.20+6.00= $91.20. PM me or e-mail with an address to send the money. Thanks for doing this for us.

[okcorral1881]

Hi,

I will take two "Elite group",

One 45-747 H

One 45-747 M

2@18.99+shipping etc.

I guess I will use paypal, please e-mail me the total amount! :)


Thanks

John

[clughog]

1 of 22-275 @22.86 = 22.86
1 of 45-293 @ 8.50 = 8.50
1 of 9-293 @ 9.85= 9.85
Total 41.21
Shipping 6.00
Grand Total 47.21

Let me know the address and I'll send a money order tomorrow. Thanks.

[The Tick]

2 ea. 45-793W (stainless/ 7 round/ flat dimpled follower with Wolff spring) magazines @ 14.14 ea. and 1 ea. 45-298 (carbon/ 8 round/ flat dimpled follower with Wolff spring )@ $8.88 and 3 ea.BPB (black base pads)@$1.93 .

That calculates to 2 X $14.14=$28.28 + $8.88=$37.16 and 3 X $1.93=$5.79, plus $6.00 S&H, for a total of $48.95.

When sorting the orders how will you identify the 7 round Wolff spring mags from 7 round non Wolff spring mags?

Suggestion: Compare the 8 round mag spring (Wolff) to the 7 round mag springs.

PM me on where and when to send a check.

Thanks.

[lpspinner]

Ok,

Sorry if I didn't get to you, I just noticed that I'm not getting email notifications to this topic.

If you need my info, Please PM me.

Thanks..

[KenV]

Hey lpspinner.

Just received your PM and replied but your box is full. Thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye out for the post-29JUN06 ship info. Thanks again!

K

[lpspinner]

Mailbox cleaned.

Ken,

You do know the Jun 29th deadline date is when I need to have all the payments in and then I'll placed the order on the 30th. I won't be shipping out mags on the 29th.

[KenV]

Mailbox cleaned.

Ken,

You do know the Jun 29th deadline date is when I need to have all the payments in and then I'll placed the order on the 30th. I won't be shipping out mags on the 29th.
Roger that. I was just referring to the end of the buy-in, not the actual ship date. Sorry for any confusion.

[dogdollar]

I am fine with mags now, just wanted to let those among you who may never have tried them that I have long been a proponent of metalform mags...finish is not always perfect (weld seams) but certainly give an impression of strength, and function in ALL of my 1911's has been flawless.

[lpspinner]

Guys.....

This is the final week. If I haven't received your payment yet, make sure it arrives by the 29th.

Click on the Spreadsheet link in the first post to view and verify I have your order right. Also, I don't know how much bandwidth I have, so if the link dies. Let me know.

Thanks,
Ty

[motec]

Well, sorry about waiting so long but I'd like to get in on this deal. I'm interested in 2 of the 45-747E (Elite 8's in polished) and two of the 45-793W (7 round, stainless, flat dimpled follower, with the wolff spring).

2@18.99 +
2@14.14 +
$6.00 s/h =
72.26 +
$0.30 + 2.9% = $74.66

Let me know via PM if this is the correct total, and who to send the payment to via paypall.

Thanks,
James

[Candiru]

I would like the following:

3 x 45-793W @ 14.14 = 42.42
3 x 45-293 @ 8.50 = 25.50

subtotal = 67.92
+ S&H @ 8.00

total: $75.92
-------------------

I'll mail your check on Monday, so it will reach you by the 29th. Thanks for organizing this.

Edit: Updated the price calculations to use real math.

[andrew10736]

I would like five of the 45-747H @ 18.99 each = 94.95 + 6.00 S&H = $100.95 I just need your paypal info or I can send you a check which ever you prefer. Thanks very much for doing this for us :D

[lpspinner]

Hey guys, the deadlines getting close. If I don't have your name highlighted in Green on the spreadsheet. It means I haven't actually recieved payment yet.

[nra-life-member]

Hello:
I am brand new to this forum. I would like to take part of this group buy - if it's not too late.

8 - 45-747E w/Black Base ($ 18.99) = 151.92

2 - Comp 45-7107B ($ 17.89) = 35.78

S/H = $ 8.00
$ 195.70 + .30 + 5.86 (2.9%) = $ 201.86

Please email a link to paypal so I can pay for this, else I can send you a check.

Thank You

[RnR]

I'm in for:

(5) 45-747H (B)lack base pad
(3) 45-747M (B)lack base pad
------------
(8) x $18.99 = $151.92
Shipping 8.00
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Total (PayPal) $159.92

Please provide your PayPal info to complete payment...

...and THANK YOU!!

[lpspinner]

Guys, please check the spreadsheet and make sure everything is ok. I'm still waiting on one payment. Thanks to everyone who worked on getting payment on time.

We did loose one person because the Mags he wanted are still in the testing stages even though they had them on the order form.

Thanks again everyone!

[okcorral1881]

Thanks to everyone who worked on getting payment on time.

Thanks to you... ;)

[jeff1124]

:D Really !!!! A big thank you to lpspinner for all the effort he put into this group buy!! :)

[lpspinner]

Ok Guys.....Your Welcome.

Everyone's paid up. Come Monday..I'll be making a phone call. :)

[Pappy]

Ok Guys.....Your Welcome.

Everyone's paid up. Come Monday..I'll be making a phone call. :)

Better make that Tuesday. Remember the 4th.
Happy 4th of July everyone and be safe!!! Pappy

[jeff1124]

Better make that Tuesday. Remember the 4th.
Happy 4th of July everyone and be safe!!! Pappy

Pappy, Monday will work, Tuesday would not work.....trust me! ;)

[Pappy]

Pappy, Monday will work, Tuesday would not work.....trust me! ;)

Jeff, Wouldn't Metalform be closed on the 4th as most businesses are??

Ooops, just looked at the calendar. Tuesday is the 4th! I was thinking it was Monday.
That's what happens when you retire... See my sig below...Pappy

[jeff1124]

Jeff, Wouldn't Metalform be closed on the 4th as most businesses are??

Ooops, just looked at the calendar. Tuesday is the 4th! I was thinking it was Monday.
That's what happens when you retire... See my sig below...Pappy

No sweat Pappy! I had to look at the calendar myself.....to remember. I'm going downhill fast, hopefully towards retirement too! ;)

[lpspinner]

Just a quick status.... I called Ginny on Monday, but she asked me to call back Wednesday. They had some people off and it was a short day for them.

[lpspinner]

Order was placed yesterday. She doesn't anticipate any stocking issues...so we're good to go! :)

[pinot_guy]

Order was placed yesterday. She doesn't anticipate any stocking issues...so we're good to go! :)

Ty,

It sounds as though everything is moving along smoothly. Will there be any additional delays with their company-wide vacation later this month? Thanks again for being the ring-leader.

[lpspinner]

Believe it or not, she thinks (don't hold me to it) she'll have it all shipped out by the first half of next week.

[lpspinner]

Just got off the phone with Ginny......












The mags are being shipped today!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pappy]

Just got off the phone with Ginny......

The mags are being shipped today!!!!!!!!!!!


OK!!!! Good job Ty and thanks for your efforts...Pappy

[KenV]

Just got off the phone with Ginny......












The mags are being shipped today!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know how to handle this. I was prepped for an August arrival.

Thanks again for the legwork on this. If you ever travel this way the first round is on me ;)

K

[lpspinner]

If you ever travel this way the first round is on me ;)

K



Thanks guys!


Ken...I work for the airlines.... I'll travel anywahere for free drinks. :D

[KenV]

Thanks guys!


Ken...I work for the airlines.... I'll travel anywahere for free drinks. :D

Are you ever (un)fortunate enough to be in Bakersfield? lol, as long as you aren't a pilot it's kosher, right? :D

[lpspinner]

No I'm not a pilot, but I have been thru Bakersfield before. It's been a few years though.

[wahsben]

Ty, Great Job! Thank you so much for doing this. It's great to hear they are shipping already!

Jim

[KenV]

No I'm not a pilot, but I have been thru Bakersfield before. It's been a few years though.

Cool, cool. I'll be here for at least a couple of years man :D

[lpspinner]

Ken...You have my deepest sympathy. :)

[nra-life-member]

Thanks for doing this for everyone. It is much appreciated..

Sure hope these Mags are better thensome stock 8 rd colt's I just got from CDNN that didn't keep the slide open ( $ 15.99 each).

Just sent them back to CDNN for a refund - spoke to Randal at CDNN on the phone Friday (nice guy), he said he never heard of this before. I ordered 4 and only tried 2 - that was more then enough to say no good. I ordered one of the Novaks and it seemed to work and was cheaper ( $ 13.99 - Nickel).

BTW. I tried a new SIG XO - it was flawless after 500 rounds.

[KenV]

Ken...You have my deepest sympathy. :)

Lol, why do I always get that? I wonder.....heh

K

[jonathon]

Thanks for doing this for everyone. It is much appreciated..

Sure hope these Mags are better thensome stock 8 rd colt's I just got from CDNN that didn't keep the slide open ( $ 15.99 each).

Just sent them back to CDNN for a refund - spoke to Randal at CDNN on the phone Friday (nice guy), he said he never heard of this before. I ordered 4 and only tried 2 - that was more then enough to say no good. I ordered one of the Novaks and it seemed to work and was cheaper ( $ 13.99 - Nickel).

BTW. I tried a new SIG XO - it was flawless after 500 rounds.

I had the exact same problem with supposed "Colt" magazines, but normal Metalforms worked %100 just fine.

[lpspinner]

Ok, the magazines arrived!

You think they could've marked them for me?

The top layer of the box was easy, 3 mags, but here's the remaining 3 layers in the box.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/lpspinner/Layer1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/lpspinner/Layer2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/lpspinner/Layer3.jpg

[pinot_guy]

Ty,

Well, what can I tell - you get what you pay for. :D Seriously though, that was amazingly fast and while I know trying to correctly seperate and organize everything will be a royal pain, it's good to know that the order arrived safe and sound. From your pics, the mags look to be in great shape.

Once again, I can't thank you enough for doing this.

[KenV]

Woohoo, lookin' good!

Thanks again for making this happen Ty. Very cool of you.

K

[jonathon]

Oh man you are going to have fun sorting those out!

Thanks a lot!

[RnR]

Ty --

Thanks for the photos and keeping us posted with current status.

I'm beginning to think that you're earning your beer!!

[lpspinner]

It's amazing what I do for beer. :)

Yes, I am impressed with their packaging. A double layer box, box staples, lot's of tape. It's rare that I get a box that came cross country with UPS ground in such great condition.

All I can say is Pappy's order is boxed and ready to ship.

Ok...he ordered 10 followers.

I'll let you know how things progress.

[Pappy]

It's amazing what I do for beer. :)

Yes, I am impressed with their packaging. A double layer box, box staples, lot's of tape. It's rare that I get a box that came cross country with UPS ground in such great condition.

All I can say is Pappy's order is boxed and ready to ship.

Ok...he ordered 10 followers.

I'll let you know how things progress.

Thanks Ty. It looks like my followers were by the green ones. Good luck and patience sorting everything out...Pappy

[clughog]

Drats. My motto is "nothin's ever easy" and this doesn't appear to be an exception! Ty, I wish I could hop a flight to Parker to help ya out. Really appreciate all the effort a project like this takes. Thanks.

[wahsben]

Ty, from the looks of things you deserve more than a beer. At least a six pack or two. Just don't drink them while sorting the mags. If your ever out in Mass. or nearby let me know. Good luck and thank you again for doing this.

[lpspinner]

Thanks clughog, but the Mags are in Kali, not Parker.

It's not as bad as it looks, a lot of the mags are the Elite ones and those are easy to sort. Then it's just a process of elimination. It looks easier this morning as I'm no longer feeling the effects of Happy Hour. Not bad pictures after an evening of Guinesses and buffalo wings. :)

[lpspinner]

OK...Good News first.....

The Mags are all sorted. Wasn't nearly as bad as I thought last night.

Bad News....

They shorted me 2 of the 45-747E (Elite Stainless Steel ones). Packing slips said, ordered 10 and shipped 10. I only counted 8. Everything else matched up, so I have no extra/unaccounted for mags. Problem is they'll be closed Monday until the 31st.

2 people ordered these. One ordered 8, the other ordered 2.

UGH! Just when things were going good.

[jonathon]

How heavy was the box?

I hear the heavier a box is, the better condition it arrives in.. something to do with it being harder to throw :D

Metalform sounds like good people, I bet they'll take care of the problem with the mags.. unfortunatly the wait is going to suck for the person waiting... :(

[motec]

Well, I see that me and NRA-Life-Member are the two that ordered those mags. I don't really have any suggestions on how to fairly decide who get 'em and who has to wait a little while.... First ordered-first served? If you sent me my 2 and him 6 of his 8 at least we'd both have some, but if you sent him his 8 his order would be complete. No matter what, someone is going to be waiting on 2 more mags.

One thing you might try, when you talk to metalform, is to have them send the 2 missing mags directly to the one of us you decide gets to wait... Just a suggestion.

Thanks again for all the hard work putting this deal together.

-James

[lpspinner]

James.....That was my thinking, first paid, so I asked NRA-Life-Member. You'll get your complete order and he'll be short two.

My intention was to have them ship directly to him, no need for us to pay postage again.

Your two package will go out tomorrow.

Everyone else...check the status page and you'll see what date I shipped your packages out. I dropped off a bunch at the post office a few hours ago.

jonathon...the package weight 17 lbs which is still within football range for UPS. The fact that it was a thick box and stapled, taped made it rugged. Packaging was definitely top-notch.

[lpspinner]

With the exception of the two shorted mags, everything has been sent out as of last night.

I'm curious if the one in Canada arrives before everyone elses here? :)

Have to admit, this has been fun and I'm game next time. Now that I've seen everyone else mags. I'll know what to order next time.

[nra-life-member]

Ok. It's wide open - which would you order next time?

[lpspinner]

What you ordered. :) Both styles.

[nra-life-member]

:)
You are the man.. Now I only hope they work

[lpspinner]

I'll wait for your review. :)

[KenV]

Ty, you are the MAN. Mine arrived today. It'll be a week or three before I can run them through, but damn if they aren't solid little suckers. The Wolff spring feels much more solid during loading. I can't wait to use these things and finally keep the 1911 as a nightstand wep.

Thanks again Ty!!!

K

[lpspinner]

Hey hey....Ken..The first one! Glad you liked it. Yes, I agree, those are pretty solid. Try holding 22 of them and you can really feel the mass. :)

So when am I coming by for my beer(s)? :) j/k

For some reason...the Dwight Yoakam songs keeps popping in my head.

[jonathon]

I'm betting mine will show today or tomorow...

[jeff1124]

I got mine today! They look nice!

[andrew10736]

Got mine thanks again Ty for putting this all together !! :D

[lpspinner]

Glad you guys like it!

Now I'm trying to get a bullet group buy going for all you reloaders out there. :) hint hint

[pinot_guy]

Ty,

The mags arrived today in great shape and look ready to go. A million thanks once again.

Leaving this subject for a minute, I am still baffled as to why there is more potential for a reloading component group buy than a full-on ammo group buy. Not to sound like a broken record (from my previous thread), but if there's one thing all of the members use on a regular basis - it's ammo. I could be missing something here but it seems as though this forum's membership should be able to throw enough weight around to make some ammunition company take notice.

[clughog]

Mine came today and look great...can't wait to try them out. Ty, I've never seen anything packed so good--I believe you could have shipped raw eggs and they would've make it unscratched (of course, they would have "cooked" in this 105 degree Texas heat)!

[KenV]

Hey hey....Ken..The first one! Glad you liked it. Yes, I agree, those are pretty solid. Try holding 22 of them and you can really feel the mass. :)

So when am I coming by for my beer(s)? :) j/k

For some reason...the Dwight Yoakam songs keeps popping in my head.

Woohoo, first place. lol, these things are SWEET! Can't wait to break them in. Finding time is like :butthead:

Mmmm, beer. Anytime Ty, anytime :D

Funny, I have yet to hear "Streets" but have "100mi From Nowhere" glued to my brain of late. I guess I need to give a listen. heh

Thanks again Ty!

Ken

[The Tick]

Great research,great organizing,great spreadsheet,great execution,great packaging,and great communication. You have hit a homerun.
Thanks lpspinner you are The Group Buy Guy.

[jonathon]

Ty,

I got mine today. You went above and beyond! Great packing, fast shipping! I also really like that the 4 I ordered with rubber bases were seperately packed and marked!

My mags look great, and they actually drop free and lock the slide back!

HUGE +1 for Ty and Metalform!

[whitey019]

I received mine today. Very well organized and executed.
A++++++++++++++++++

Thanks Ty

[Candiru]

Got mine today. Packaging was definitely above and beyond and the magazines look like everything they're made up to be. Thanks for the excellent execution. Ping me any time you're in Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond and I'll buy you a beer.

[lpspinner]

Thanks again guys. It was my pleasure.

Pinot_guy....an ammo (the issue itself) buy wouldn't be an issue for me, but not everyone has an understanding UPS counter. We're also dealing with more weight and costly shipping. Unlike bullets themselves which can go in a flat rate USPS box.

Candiru...I'm up there often...at least twice a year. I use to stay at the Hilton in Renton, but now that they switch owners...I'm at the Hilton by the airport. My g/f will hit the Nordstroms in Bellevue for their semi annual sale. As for me...do you know how much beef jerky I can get for 100 bucks at the Oberto outlets. :)

[okcorral1881]

I just received them! 5 days through customs, that is pretty good!

Thanks again TY, :)

Ok

[lpspinner]

That's great! I was wondering if customs was going to hold them up. So tell me, was the package opened for inspection and did you have to pay duty?

[wahsben]

Ty, I received mine yesterday and they look great. You packaged them very well. Now all I have to do is convince my wife that I need more 1911's to go with all the magazines I've got. Again Thank you very much for doing this.

Jim

[okcorral1881]

That's great! I was wondering if customs was going to hold them up. So tell me, was the package opened for inspection and did you have to pay duty?


Yes, they opened it and even cut the bubble wrap to inspect them. Yes I paid 13% tax and $4.00 "handling" fees. That was fast though, I'm still waiting for a package from Slick 2000 that was ordred 3 weeks ago.
Thanks again and if you start a group buy for Kim Pro Mags count me in. ;)

OK :)

[brian_nyc]

Ty,

Got mine Thursday! took them to the range last night and they are smooth make doing those reload with retention a bit easier!

Thanks again for the hardwork putting this deal together.

Cheers

Brian

[nra-life-member]

Ty,
Thank You. Great Packing Job! I am sure that didn't take 2 minutes...

The Elite Mags and 10 rounders look of a nice quality. I am working like a dog for the next 2 weeks, so I doubt I will be able to test them out.

I will wait to hear about the other 2 mags that the company owes us / me.

Thank You Again..

BTW - for those interested - Dicks Sporting goods has a sale on Ammo. .45 in a case (500 rounds) is $ 99.80. Remmington UMC green / White Box. I head this may be dirty ammo, but it's the same price I paid for Geco ammo 15 years ago.

[nra-life-member]

Ty - I must have a bad Elite Mag. Will only fit 7 rounds. All the others fit 8 as they should. Maybe the factory can ship me 3 (2 for what they owe me) and pick up the one tha fits only 7. Let me know what they tell you.

The other mags appear to work great! Thanks Again.

[lpspinner]

I'll make note of that also when they reopen on Monday.

One of the 4 mags I got also only loads 7 instead of 8. Not the Elites, but still. And it was hard getting that 7th one in also.

I think they rushed this in anticipation of getting all their orders out before they closed.

[nra-life-member]

Ty - Thank You. Let me know. I will be un available Mon - Thur should you email me..

Why is it never easy - Always something that happens.. :( :geek:

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Do I have your cell?

btw, what division are you using those Comp IPSC mags for?

[nra-life-member]

The mags are for a gift for someone. I am not sure what he competes in. I have a cell, but it will be of no use next week.. If you just email me that would be great! Thank You.

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John..... Just called her today and she'll take care of it, but as you can imagine, they have 2 weeks of work to catch up on. It might take a couple of days before she can act upon it.

[nra-life-member]

Ty- Thank You. I look forward to the 2 mads due me and a replacement mag for the defective one. I know they are only back, but did they give you an approx. ETA?

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She said nothing was going to happen for at least a couple of days. But I'll stay on it and let you know.

eta: She just called me. Her estimate is by the end of the week. She's going to just replace our defective mags....No need to send it back. WooHoo! What service.

I told her that since I'm getting some inquiries...I may do this again in a couple of months.

[oddjob]

If you can remember please ask her about the 10 rd 9mm mags for a 1911.

thanks

[lpspinner]

Ok...will do.

[okcorral1881]

Hi TY,

My 2 Elites (8 rounds) won't go in the pistol (Colt 80 MKIV) with 8 rounds in. Perhaps they will go in with only 7 rounds.

Sorry could not tell you before!

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Hi Ok..... So do they fit with 7 rounds? Can you feed 8 rounds into the mags? Are these reloads you're using or store bought ammo? If they are reloads, what's the OAL? Just need a little more info before I ask her.

[okcorral1881]

Hi Ty,

I have tried Winchester Win-Clean and Umc Remington which work perfectly in all my Colt clips.(I don't shoot reloads) The eighth round is very hard to put in and once it is in, it points upwards.(the bullets are very tight, no play at all when you push down on bullets) When I try to insert the clip in the gun, the clip stops at about 1/2 inch from a full insertion and jams there.
Is it possible that it is a 8 rounds body with a 7 rounds spring.
When I put 7 rounds in, the clip can be inserted in the gun normally.

Thanks and sorry again for your trouble.

[lpspinner]

OK...I forwarded you issues to Metalform. I'll let you know when she gets back to me.

[nra-life-member]

Ty - Here is the news. I received 3 mags today. Did not go to the range, but loaded them. All 3 took 8 rounds (Thank You), but the one Mag binds up once the rounds are taken out. We get to round 6 and the follower is stuck (with 2 round remaining). Got to say, I am not real impressed with the quality control of Metalform at this time. I user 230Grain White Box Winchester and Green/White UMS FMJ - same results...

Can you ask metalform to ship me a DEMO mag that works, there is no reason to send out a NEW mag that doesn't work. If they include a label, I can return the defective mags. Don't fell I can trust them fot anything but range use. The Novaks might be the winner here. Have not had a bad one yet.

Thank You and I appreciate your work and their efforts. At least they have tried to fix the problems quickly.

Thanks.

[nra-life-member]

Ty -
Now that I calmed down - it's been a bummer week. I "believe" the problem is the follower (75% sure). It doesn't seem to slide up and down the mag by itself. My quess is if the company sends out a new follower (That they tested) the problem "should" go away. (I hope).
Thanks,

[lpspinner]

John..... She said you called her. :)

So if the follower doesn't work, let her know.

OK....She's aware of your problem...just hasn't gotten to it yet. She'll have your shipping info, so she send it to you directly.

[okcorral1881]

OK....She's aware of your problem...just hasn't gotten to it yet. She'll have your shipping info, so she send it to you directly.

Thanks TY,

I think you've done more than enough :)

[nra-life-member]

Ty-
Yes I had a few minutes so I thought I would save you the hassel. I didn't get a chance to post until now.
Thank You.
John

[nra-life-member]

Ty
New follower solved the problem. Thank You and if you could thank customer service should you need to speak with them again.
Thanks Again
John

[nra-life-member]

Just as an update. I have used the elite mags TWICE. 3 of them fail to keep the slide open - when at first they did. I kept them loaded overnight before my range run. I thought these had the Wolff springs.. If 12 hours loaded does this to them, them they are not worth the $ they cost.

Anyone else have problems ?? Or is it just me ?? Also one of the 10 rounders has started with the same results...

They all worked for one range trip!! :confused:

[jeff1124]

I had mine (7 round,with the Wolff springs) at the range only once but ran several loads through each of them and they worked fine. I'll post again if I encounter any problems.

[Princecookie]

I received five of the 45-797W magazines. They work flawlessly.

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And I was looking at getting some Elites the next time.

I had the cheapies with the Wolff springs and I had one that wouldn't load 8, she replaced that and that was fine, then i noticed one were the weld was failing and she replaced that, but now the replacement won't load 8. I've been shooting steel almost every weekend, so I run each of the mags thru.

[nra-life-member]

All Mags received back. They all work - Thanks Metalform. NOW, I have too many mags, I may say goodbye to some of the elites.