C-Diddy Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I'm currently waiting on delivery of my first AK; a Cyma CM042. Not everyone's cup of tea I'm sure, but I've wanted a bog standard, no frills wood and metal AK for a while and this seemed a decent place to start. I want to get a few spare mags, naturally, and again, would prefer to have traditional, metal AK mags. I'm not a fan of hi-caps though, so can anyone recommend any compatible metal mid-caps, and any stockists? I'm drawing a blank. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarrin Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 14 hours ago, C-Diddy said: I'm currently waiting on delivery of my first AK; a Cyma CM042. Not everyone's cup of tea I'm sure, but I've wanted a bog standard, no frills wood and metal AK for a while and this seemed a decent place to start. I want to get a few spare mags, naturally, and again, would prefer to have traditional, metal AK mags. I'm not a fan of hi-caps though, so can anyone recommend any compatible metal mid-caps, and any stockists? I'm drawing a blank. Thanks My AKM/47 midcaps are all G&P, and I can confirm they worked well in my old CM028S https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/gp-ak47-metal-mid-cap-magazine-150-rnd https://www.airsoftzone.co.uk/ak47-magazine-150rnd-mid-cap-gp.html PB also have these, though I cant speak to their compatibility with CYMA - I imagine they would work. https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/e-and-l-airsoft-ak47-120rnd-mid-cap-magazinehttps://www.patrolbase.co.uk/lct-lck47-130rnd-metal-mid-cap-magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStew Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 could just go CYMA https://www.davescustomairsoft.co.uk/CYMA-AK74-Metal-Mid-Cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Diddy Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 @Zarrin thanks for that. I'd seen the ones on PB but wasn't sure about compatibility. I'll check them out. @BigStew I'll check to see if the AK74 mags are interchangeable with AK47s. Shouldn't see an issue. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted May 11, 2020 Supporters Share Posted May 11, 2020 11 hours ago, C-Diddy said: @BigStew I'll check to see if the AK74 mags are interchangeable with AK47s. Shouldn't see an issue. Thank you Yes, they'll fit fine. Don't though, get AK47 mags, please...pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted May 11, 2020 Supporters Share Posted May 11, 2020 16 hours ago, Zarrin said: PB also have these, though I cant speak to their compatibility with CYMA - I imagine they would work. https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/e-and-l-airsoft-ak47-120rnd-mid-cap-magazinehttps://www.patrolbase.co.uk/lct-lck47-130rnd-metal-mid-cap-magazine i know cyma's mags work just fine in an e&l, so i'd assume the reverse would probably be true, although that's just asking the airsoft gods to prove you wrong. 74 and 47 mags are technically interchangable, and i say technically. the mag will fit and feed fine but the ghost of mikhail will awaken and seek bloody vengeance if you do. therefore @BigStew's option is the safest, although i'd also point out cyma's orange bakelite style mags are very good magazines, bit lightweight but tougher than they feel and just straight up work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarrin Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Adolf Hamster said: 74 and 47 mags are technically interchangable, and i say technically. the mag will fit and feed fine but the ghost of mikhail will awaken and seek bloody vengeance if you do. Please no... don't do that, please be considerate to the fellow AK purists at your local field. It's just not fair... the world has enough hate and sadness as it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Diddy Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Right, the orange Bakelite mags are a non-runner with me. The 74 mags from Fubar at £10 a pop are worth a punt. I am tempted to get the E&L mags on PB as well, just to see. Thanks for your help. Hopefully the gun itself will be arriving tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuttArmouries Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I use a mix of e&l and cyma mags. E&l mags are nicer but they both work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Diddy Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 12/05/2020 at 16:25, HuttArmouries said: I use a mix of e&l and cyma mags. E&l mags are nicer but they both work fine. That's good to hear. Think I'll give the E&L mags a go. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin moulding Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I have an ak74 made by lct.i know I can use cya mags in mine no problem and lct mags will work no problem in youres....patrol base is a good start should find what you're looking for there..or firesupport if not.i was looking for mags myself a couple of days ago and patrol base will have them in metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSPKali Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 13/05/2020 at 17:40, C-Diddy said: That's good to hear. Think I'll give the E&L mags a go. Cheers How did the E&L mags run in the Cyma? I am looking at some for my CM045 but PB said they wouldn't work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratton Oakmont Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 The springs on E&L mags are shi*te i had some magpul plastic p mags that eventually died(the front mag lip was plastic and wore) where it rocked in) I swapped the springs and they are golden now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollingsgrad Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Stick a Cyma in a Cyma, no point in taking chances with compatibility when the best option is also the cheapest. The model you want is a Cyma C.71. Seems to be sold out everywhere right now but you can still import, https://airsoft.tiger111hk.com/amp/p18907/len/airsoft/product_info.html Even if you get tagged by customs it'll probably still be cheaper anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Diddy Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 12/07/2020 at 10:47, SSPKali said: How did the E&L mags run in the Cyma? I am looking at some for my CM045 but PB said they wouldn't work!!! Yeah, the E&L mags don't feed without pushing them up into the gun. The catch on the magazine is thinner than the Cyma mag. May just bite the bullet and get polymer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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