MEC-GAR is a privately held family-run business that was founded by Mr. Edoardo Racheli in 1965 whose sole focus was the production of firearms magazines. The great success of MEC-GAR today is due to family pride, Fine Italian craftsmanship, hard work and dedication, along with modern equipment and proprietary manufacturing techniques. They are the most trusted magazine manufacturer in the world with over 50 years of experience and over 100 MILLION magazines manufactured specifically for the worlds largest firearm companies. Mec-Gar magazines are high quality after market magazines designed to bring new life to your old firearm. These magazines are constructed from carbon steel tube and are heat treated for strength. These magazines feature higher tensile music wire spring and a polymer follower for reliable feeding. The magazine also features a removable polymer butt-plate.