Type 97B Magazine Compatibility

Shooting Addict · March 8th, 2010, 16:47

Hey,

I'm looking into buy more mags for my real sword type 97B but i'm not sure which mags will feed properly in the gun. I really want the thermold style mags like these http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...oducts_id=1522. If these won't work does anybody know which will?

Crunchmeister · March 8th, 2010, 16:49

Any standard STANAG mag SHOULD work on the 97B. Now, in practice, even on standard AEGs, some mags feed better than others with certain guns. There's really no way to tell for sure other than trying them.

The Saint · March 8th, 2010, 17:22

The front-to-back dimension is the key. Length (top-to-bottom) is a non-issue, width is almost a non-issue. The problem is that that M4/16 magazines are too "long" (front-to-back).

The RS Type 97 Series magwell is definitely on the shorter side (front-to-back). You're looking at 68mm, I'd go 65mm to be on the safe side. I know 65mm works from first hand experience.

P.S. The magazine catch on the RS is tough. Unless you depress it hard when you insert or remove your mags, it'll eat the side of your magazines down in no time flat.

Shooting Addict · March 8th, 2010, 18:13

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The RS Type 97 Series magwell is definitely on the shorter side (front-to-back). You're looking at 68mm, I'd go 65mm to be on the safe side. I know 65mm works from first hand experience.

Alright thanks Crunchmeister and The Saint, if anyone with M4 mags(preferably TM, CA, G&P) can do me a favor and measure the mag length so i know what company to buy mags from.

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P.S. The magazine catch on the RS is tough. Unless you depress it hard when you insert or remove your mags, it'll eat the side of your magazines down in no time flat.

@The Saint thats why i'm buying new mags my RS one is starting to get worn down.

Cinco Boy · June 26th, 2011, 13:50

Bump. I'm curious what other people are using in their 97s. I picked up a box of king arms ones recently and they fit but they dont feed.

T@NK · June 26th, 2011, 14:09

Kingarms mags needs some modification on their feeding lips, I got 3 boxes of them and sold them next day as I got them. try MAG mag, though they were made of plastic, I never have any feeding issue with them.

Cinco Boy · June 26th, 2011, 15:14

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Originally Posted by T@NK

Kingarms mags needs some modification on their feeding lips, I got 3 boxes of them and sold them next day as I got them. try MAG mag, though they were made of plastic, I never have any feeding issue with them.

Okay thanks

Amos · June 27th, 2011, 03:40

I use to run Magpul PTS mags in mine, they worked flawlessly.

Kingsix · June 27th, 2011, 03:56

Realsword Stannag magazine maybe....

T-Hell · June 27th, 2011, 16:29

Have a Type 97... Looking for Metal mags for it.
Not wanting plastic mags...

Choices are Real Sword - Expensive mags (14+ per mag)
King Arms - not tried
Mag - Not tried

anyone have any input for metal mags in a RS Type 97 (not B)

Silverthorn · June 27th, 2011, 17:19

I originally bought 7 Real sword metal mags for my 97B.

Worst mags I ever had. A little sand and they jammed. 4 out of 7 were unusable after 2-3 outdoor games. Hard to clean too.

I switched to plastic MAG brand mags and they work like a charm and much easier to clean too.

Cinco Boy · June 27th, 2011, 17:48

Anybody try metal MAG magazines? Think they have them in stock at airsoftparts.ca. MAG seems to be the way to go but I don't want plastic.

Amos · June 27th, 2011, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Silverthorn

I originally bought 7 Real sword metal mags for my 97B.

Worst mags I ever had. A little sand and they jammed. 4 out of 7 were unusable after 2-3 outdoor games. Hard to clean too.

I switched to plastic MAG brand mags and they work like a charm and mueasier to clean too.

Realsword mags need to be lubricated and maintained like real mags, Then they're fantastic.

The T97 and the T97B use the EXACT SAME lower, so if mags work in a 97, they'll work in a 97B.

sushicake · June 27th, 2011, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Cinco Boy

Anybody try metal MAG magazines? Think they have them in stock at airsoftparts.ca. MAG seems to be the way to go but I don't want plastic.

I have used to throw and drop mine on the ground and kicked em across floors to teammates and they still fed like a champ. Plus the 190 round cap in em is pretty nice as well.

Cinco Boy · June 28th, 2011, 00:14

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Originally Posted by sushicake

I have used to throw and drop mine on the ground and kicked em across floors to teammates and they still fed like a champ. Plus the 190 round cap in em is pretty nice as well.

Yeah 190 rounds is awesome when you don't have to wind them, pretty cheap for them too :P

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March 8th, 2010, 16:49	#2
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Any standard STANAG mag SHOULD work on the 97B. Now, in practice, even on standard AEGs, some mags feed better than others with certain guns. There's really no way to tell for sure other than trying them. __________________

March 8th, 2010, 17:22	#3
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	The front-to-back dimension is the key. Length (top-to-bottom) is a non-issue, width is almost a non-issue. The problem is that that M4/16 magazines are too "long" (front-to-back). The RS Type 97 Series magwell is definitely on the shorter side (front-to-back). You're looking at 68mm, I'd go 65mm to be on the safe side. I know 65mm works from first hand experience. P.S. The magazine catch on the RS is tough. Unless you depress it hard when you insert or remove your mags, it'll eat the side of your magazines down in no time flat. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

June 26th, 2011, 14:09	#6
T@NK a.k.a. wingmantank Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scarborough	Kingarms mags needs some modification on their feeding lips, I got 3 boxes of them and sold them next day as I got them. try MAG mag, though they were made of plastic, I never have any feeding issue with them. __________________

June 26th, 2011, 13:50	#5
Cinco Boy a.k.a. por-no Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario / GTA	Bump. I'm curious what other people are using in their 97s. I picked up a box of king arms ones recently and they fit but they dont feed.

June 27th, 2011, 03:40	#8
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	I use to run Magpul PTS mags in mine, they worked flawlessly. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

June 27th, 2011, 03:56	#9
Kingsix Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of Toronto	Realsword Stannag magazine maybe.... __________________

June 27th, 2011, 16:29	#10
T-Hell Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba	Have a Type 97... Looking for Metal mags for it. Not wanting plastic mags... Choices are Real Sword - Expensive mags (14+ per mag) King Arms - not tried Mag - Not tried anyone have any input for metal mags in a RS Type 97 (not B) __________________ Tim Rhino Living http://www.nordicbattlegroup.ca

June 27th, 2011, 17:19	#11
Silverthorn Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sainte-Julie, Quebec	I originally bought 7 Real sword metal mags for my 97B. Worst mags I ever had. A little sand and they jammed. 4 out of 7 were unusable after 2-3 outdoor games. Hard to clean too. I switched to plastic MAG brand mags and they work like a charm and much easier to clean too. __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists) Last edited by Silverthorn; June 27th, 2011 at 18:06..

June 27th, 2011, 17:48	#12
Cinco Boy a.k.a. por-no Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario / GTA	Anybody try metal MAG magazines? Think they have them in stock at airsoftparts.ca. MAG seems to be the way to go but I don't want plastic.

Type 97B Magazine Compatibility

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