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    I got a set of the ETS mags that couple together last Friday. Today I was inserting them in my AR pistol just to get a feel for them and see how they fit. When I removed them I noticed what appears to be a crack but may be a casting mark or reflection. These mags are brand new and have never even had a round in them. I do not know if the "cracks" were there before I inserted them into my gun. My lower is an Areo with a spikes lpk. If anyone has any ETS mags could you look and see if yours have the same marks. Thanks in advance.
     

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    Dangit man, looks like a Crack from the pic. The casting mark goes the length of the mag right?
    Let me know if you need some help on this. I still have the info.

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    Thanks guys. I have heard that they have very good customer service so not too concerned about that. I will contact them in the next day or two.
     

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    Dangit man, looks like a Crack from the pic. The casting mark goes the length of the mag right?
    Let me know if you need some help on this. I still have the info.

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    Yes the casting mark in the center goes the full length of the mag. Both mags are cracked in the same location which is why I even questioned if it was a crack. The other crack does not show up in the pic because of the angle but it is there.
     

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    Ok. If their customer service falls thru, let me know and I'll get with Botach.

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    Load them up and see if it the suspect area widens. Can you run a toothpick or a pin across the suspected crack and feel the "crack"? If not it may just be molding marks.
     

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    I had a buddy look at them that is in the plastic injection molding business and he does not believe they are cracked. I am going to load them now and see if they spread over time. They don't spread right now by using fingers. I plan to contact ETS also to at least get a paper trail for a timeline.
     

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    I sent ETS am message on another forum with a picture and they said that it is a molding mark. We will see. So far I have shot a few rounds from them on two different occasions and no problems whatsoever. I will continue to update if anything changes.
     

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    Good to know Murfpcola

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