Elite Tactical Systems ETS Smoke-Translucent Polymer Glock Pistol Mags (Magazines): Best Glock Mags Ever?

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By David Crane
david (at) defensereview (dot) com

February 11, 2016

Speaking of Elite Tactical Systems ETS smoke-tranclucent polymer Glock mags (magazines) and The Range 702 event during SHOT Show 2016, DefenseReview (DR) also got to view (in person) and handle the new mags, and they look terrific. If they work as advertised, ie., if they run reliably and durably under adverse conditions and high round count, they’re going to sell like proverbial hotcakes, and become DR’s Glock pistol mags of choice. We can’t wait to obtain some and run them at the range.

DR got to view and handle ALL the new ETS Glock mags, including the ETS Glock 18 – 9mm, 31 round mag, the ETS Glock 9mm, 22 round mag / Competition legal (140mm), the ETS Glock 17 – 9mm, 17 round mag, the ETS Glock 19 – 9mm, 15 round mag, the ETS Glock 26 – 9mm, 10 round mag, and the ETS Glock 22 – .40 Caliber, 15 round mag. The new ETS Glock mags not only look great, but they also come in at a very reasonable, affordable price point between $16.99 and $21.99, the 22 and 33-rounders being the most “expensive” of the bunch. We would think that all the new ETS Glock mags will will of course accept the Glock factory +2 mag extension or any of the new Falkor Defense +2 (and/or +5?) Glock magazine extensions.

If they prove to be as reliable as Glock factory mags, it’s DR’s prediction that the ETS Glock mags will become the most popular aftermarket Glock mags out there, and perhaps even more popular than Glock factory mags, since they’re smoke-translucent and you can see your rounds, and since they’re aesthetic appearance is so good.

Defense Review is going to try to glean a little bit of info on the materials science and manufacturing processes involved with the new mags. In the meantime, enjoy the photos.

The following information comes directly from the ETS Glock 18 mag (31-rounder) web page:

[Glock 18] MAG FEATURES

– Fits the Glock 17, 18, 19, 26, and 34
– Standard 31-round capacity
– Compatible with Glock and aftermarket floorplates
– Easy disassembly with our specially designed baseplate
– Ergonomically designed floorplate makes it easy to grab from mag pouches

ADVANCED POLYMER BENEFITS

– Extreme Impact Resistance—won’t crack or break when dropped
– Very resistant to harsh chemicals
– Superior heat, cold and UV resistance—won’t become brittle over time even when exposed to harsh environments or extreme cold
– Translucent body—allowing you to see your ammo count and type
– Creep resistant—the feed lips and body won’t spread when being stored long term even when fully loaded”

Company Contact Info:

Elite Tactical Systems (ETS)
Phone: 855-887-5452 (M-F 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time)
Fax:888-882-1725
Email Info: info@etsgroup.us
Email Sales: sales@etsgroup.us
Email FFL: jhansen@etsgroup.us
Website: http://www.etsgroup.us

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All embedded DefenseReview.com (DR) photos and videos were shot with an Apple iPhone 6s Plus smartphone still/video camera, but the second/bottom embedded video and one of the two bottom photos (guns back to back on floor) were shot and supplied by POF-USA to DR.

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