Microgunner Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I received my new Puma PPS Wildcat 50 round 3 days ago and within 10 minutes the crappy 50 rnd drum magazine broke. The main spring popped out of it's slot in the spindle. After disassembling and reinserting the mainspring about 5 times, which takes 2 people to do, I called Legacy Sports who imediately offered to repair or replace the drum OR exchange it for (2) 30 rnd stick mags. I opted for the stick mags. The service tech stated they had updated polymer drum mags being mfg in USA for the rifle but wouldn't be available until October. The rifle is pretty nice but don't waste your money on the flimsey metal drum magazine. Get the stick mag version or wait for the new polymer drum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel609 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 That's an interesting rifle. How does it shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 That's an interesting rifle. How does it shoot?It's a simple tried and true steel tube receiver design that uses the charging handle to locate the bolt and shoots very well. At least the 20 or 30 rounds I was able to get through it. It has a very even pleasing matte black finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The (2) 30 rnd replacement magazines arrived. They're mfg by Black Dog Machine. They look reasonable well made. Plastic feed lips. Follower extends into receiver when empty acting as a bolt stop. The drum mag didn't do this. I'll let y'all know how they function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just fired off 60 rnds of Remington 550 from the new stick magazines. Went through the rifle like poop through a goose. Only 1 FT Fire (light strike). Put it back through and it went off second time around. If you insert a full magazine with the bolt closed it doesn't want to feed that round when you cycle the bolt. Since the bolt hold open only works with an empty mag in place it's best to retract the bolt, hold it open, insert the loaded mag then release the bolt. No problems this way. Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Excellent news. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Black Dog mags are what I run in my ARs when I use the Spike's Tactical conversion bolt - seem to be good equipment.Glad you had some success with the new Puma!! :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlover Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I think the polymer drum will be much more better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 guitarlover, welcome to T22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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