USMC Bans All Polymer Magazines  Marine Times reports that the
USMC ban on all non GI magazines is now official  Polymer rifle
magazines, preferred by many combat troops for their durability,
have been banned by the Marine Corps, according to a new
administrative message published Monday.  Effective immediately,
only standard-issue 5.56mm metal magazines are approved,
according to the message, signed by Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, the
Marine Corps’ deputy commandant for combat development and
integration. They have a 30-round capacity with either tan,
green or black followers, the internal plate that pushes rounds
into a rifle’s chamber.   [ Many thanks Lance for the tip. ]
Springfield Armory® 1911 9mm Range Officer: A competition-ready
1911 that does not require a second mortgage.  Steve Johnson
• Nadnerbus      This will make a lot of Jar Heads happy…      I
have read that the Pmags (lets be honest, that’s what is getting
banned here) are not compatible with the HK IAR. Is this the
prevailing reason for th