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NickB79

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50. Nothing hypocritical or odd about it

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 04:47 PM

Apr 2013

They're now making 10, 20, and 30-rd magazines, all at the same time. This makes good business sense, because there are several states that have bans on high-capacity magazines, and it's possible more states will follow suit. Given time, I'd bet money they'll start selling 7-rd magazines specifically for the New York State market (NY's new gun control law only allows 7-rd mags).

The only way this would be hypocritical is if they decided to ONLY make 10-rd magazines, something they're clearly not doing. They've been backordered for months since Sandy Hook on 20 and 30-rd magazines; they're making more money than they know what to do with at the moment. Gun control legislation has driven their business through the roof.

Also, I would believe it took them 2 years to develop this new magazine. They are well-known in the gun world for over-engineering and testing the hell out of everything they make. I'll probably sell all my old 30-rd magazines and pick up a bunch of these 10-rd Magpul magazines, just because they have such a good reputation for quality.

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Gun magazine maker who threatened to leave CO over magazine limits, now making smaller magazines [View all] Robb Apr 2013 OP

Since the state of Colorado allow the manufacture of 30 round mags hack89 Apr 2013 #1

California allows Lockheed to build all those missiles, takes all that tax revenue Robb Apr 2013 #3

Because those missile kill so many Americans hack89 Apr 2013 #8

How many 30 cap mags do you have/need? Hoyt Apr 2013 #4

I have all I need. hack89 Apr 2013 #12

I see no reason to have them to assuage your irrational fears of venturing out without one. Hoyt Apr 2013 #25

It is illegal for me to carry a loaded AR-15 around. hack89 Apr 2013 #27

We often confuse need with want. LanternWaste Apr 2013 #34

I have all that I want. hack89 Apr 2013 #36

I'm sure Lanza, Holmes, Loughner, Zimmerman, etc., felt same thing right up to shooting . . . . . Hoyt Apr 2013 #37

And what does that have to do with Hack89? premium Apr 2013 #38

I think it's pretty clear -- all gun cultists think they are an exception and will never cause an Hoyt Apr 2013 #41

And yet 99.99% of gun owners will never hurt anyone. nt. premium Apr 2013 #44

Depends on how you define "harm." Did Lanza's mom/dad cause harm? Does Wayne LaPierre harm? Hoyt Apr 2013 #62

Go talk to Senator Feinstein and the President. hack89 Apr 2013 #40

Zimmerman was still a gun nut who thought he wouldn't kill someone. They all do, right before . . . Hoyt Apr 2013 #42

And yet 99.99% of gun owners will never kill someone. hack89 Apr 2013 #43

Yeah, Zimmerman didn't need no 30 shot clip! I don't hunt anymore but A Simple Game Apr 2013 #45

I don't hunt so I wouldn't know. hack89 Apr 2013 #46

When I did target shooting I used a single shot. We tried for accuracy, what are you trying for? A Simple Game Apr 2013 #51

I take it you are not familiar with the most popular shooting event? hack89 Apr 2013 #53

They use AR-15s in the Olympics? I didn't know. n/t A Simple Game Apr 2013 #54

Not talking about the Olympics hack89 Apr 2013 #55

Seat tossin'. I seen it on TV. Robb Apr 2013 #58

You will not get what you want without the help of gun owners hack89 Apr 2013 #64

Use your head, Hoyt. What if Kim Jung Un and his army shows up? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #15

I've actually been in a position to counsel these poor souls. Hoyt Apr 2013 #26

Some would say 30 cap mags are too small marcusc81 Apr 2013 #59

So they were bluffing, and now they are telling those who love hi-cap mags to just suck it up. LMAO Hoyt Apr 2013 #2

"...I don't know how many people would want it in my combat troop. Looks stupid in the gun." FSogol Apr 2013 #9

There's still time. Robb Apr 2013 #17

Take the Gun Nuts Bowling FSogol Apr 2013 #19

They're still moving as of 5 days ago. premium Apr 2013 #14

Good to see them stick to their principles. What red state are they moving to? Hoyt Apr 2013 #28

I don't know. premium Apr 2013 #32

No, they're making 10, 20, AND 30-rd mags at the same time NickB79 Apr 2013 #52

Funny how a few Democrats get all giddy about a lethal weapons manufacturer making money. Hoyt Apr 2013 #56

Not giddy, just noting the irony NickB79 Apr 2013 #65

Well the way I look at it, one gotta be friggin sick to go load up on assault weapons Hoyt Apr 2013 #66

Variety in their product line? Somebody call the Whaaaaamublance! FSogol Apr 2013 #5

Keep your government hands off my medicare!! marcusc81 Apr 2013 #60

You don't suppose they were bluffing, do you? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #6

Nothing wrong with having a variety of sizes. DesMoinesDem Apr 2013 #7

Nothing I love more than seeing Delicate Flowers... 99Forever Apr 2013 #10

Are you saying that they aren't producing high capacity mags anymore? premium Apr 2013 #11

So now the company can sell 30 round magazines where legal and 10 round mags where the 30s are not auburngrad82 Apr 2013 #13

^This^ riqster Apr 2013 #16

Exactly, premium Apr 2013 #20

The gun nuts think he should be making political decisions instead of business decisions riqster Apr 2013 #23

Ahhhh. premium Apr 2013 #24

His dick lie has made his name known. onehandle Apr 2013 #18

Indeed sarisataka Apr 2013 #21

The gun-control crowd is accusing Magpul of hypocrisy for making smaller magazines. GreenStormCloud Apr 2013 #61

At least one person gets it Travis_0004 Apr 2013 #63

"we've been working on this magazine for over 2 years" rrneck Apr 2013 #22

Yep. It comes down to greed and a disregard for society. Hoyt Apr 2013 #30

The biggest market is fear and bigotry. nt rrneck Apr 2013 #33

Logic and common sense doesn't sell guns. Erose999 Apr 2013 #48

Logic and common sense don't sell much of anything. rrneck Apr 2013 #57

Take the existing magazine, chop half a foot off of it. Problem solved.For these consultant services Erose999 Apr 2013 #31

As if the owners don't have enough shortness problems..... TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #47

If you can chop half a foot off... sarisataka Apr 2013 #49

The gun nuts spend half their time talking about how mag bans are unnecessary, and the other half Erose999 Apr 2013 #29

And their Facebook fans go wild! rdharma Apr 2013 #35

Finally. California has a large market for 10-round AR-15 magazines. slackmaster Apr 2013 #39

Nothing hypocritical or odd about it NickB79 Apr 2013 #50