While searching the forum I saw info on both of them. I am looking to buy one or the other but I want to understand the real differences between them and which one is best. They both perform the same basic functions. Also can anyone tell me why the BFG Redi-Mod is more than $100 over the Redi-Mag? I can buy two redi-mags for the price one BFG Redi-Mod. Generally in this industry you get what you pay for. So why would one choose the much more expensive redi-mod over the lower cost redi-mag?
Looking for those who have experience with both of them. Why you chose the one you did and what you feelings are towards it.
My understanding is that it is lighter (they boast 25% lighter), and I also think they took away some material that helps you see the magwell easier (which I have heard can be an issue for right handed shooters during mag changes with the Redi-Mag).
I really like my Redi-Mag and Redi-Mag II. Being left handed, I had to develop a different way of doing things, but it works for me. I have never handled a gun with a lightened Redi-Mod, so I cannot compare the two.
So, I guess if you are weight conscious, you may want to consider spending the extra money for the Redi-Mod.
Thanks for the input. They do boast a 25% lift in weight, but at a 100% cost increase. So what else does it have to offer over the redi-mag? So far I have not been able to figure it out. At this point, the only thing I can think of is because it is a Vickers product and they are charging a premium for the name only.
Anyone know of another reason to consider the BFG?
They replace the internal bushings/etc with stainless steel, and add better springs. They also take the sharp edges off as well as refinish it with a better(subjective) finish. For some, the weight reduction is worth the price. If I were to buy one, it would be for the spring upgrade. It would have saved me the trouble of having to send my Redi-mag back to the factory because the spring was too weak and wouldnt retain the magazine. I bought the redi-mag because of a couple of things. #1. Price. I didnt want to spend alot of money on something that may not haved worked for my application. #2. I can get 2 Redi-Mags for the price of 1 Redi-mod, making me able to put them on more rifles.
Off topic…but I dont believe it is a Vickers product so his name has zero to do with it.,
I have done several weight reductions on the Redi-Mags and did them before the Redi-Mod ever came out as a product offered for sale. Never ran into any issues with springs, but that is only a small sample in the big picture. For myself the weight reduction was the primary goal and nothing that a dremmel type tool and about 45 mins wouldn’t solve. In reality however I really didn’t like the extra weight on the rifle for my purposes, so I don’t run it anymore.
I have a Redi-Mag and to be honest if you want a wieght reduction, dont hang another 30 rounds off the side of your rifle. I found that I didnt like the wieght and dont need the extra rounds unless I deploy again. For a deployment, already loaded with to much anyway or a LEO the redi-whichever is a great piece of kit. For HD not to realistic, IMHO
I’ve run the Redi-Mag for about two and a half years now, and have no plans to buy a Redi-Mod. I don’t see the point, and have had zero issues with the Redi-Mag and the Magpul BAD together, they’re like buttah…
i run the redi mag, did not see a point to spend the extra money on the redi mod. the “extra” weight is not a problem for me. You could always mod it your self by taking a dremel to it. And i also run a bad lever with it with no problems
I have the Redi-mod on my 4 ARs. for a few years now. Don’t want the extra weight of a fully loaded spare mag? Don’t insert one. I also have Bad Levers installed, with no issues as well.
You could forget about the redi-mag/redi-mod and just run a Surefire 60 rounder as a primary mag…
What happens when you take a dive and fubar the SF mag? Or it just ends up being a bad mag? Then your down 60 rounds. If your only carrying a single reload, well.
I just took a redi-mag, looked at a redi-mod, marked it off, and then took a dremel with a cutting wheel to it. Deburr and soften the rough edges and took some paint to it. Viola. Redi-Mod but for half the price. Hasn’t stopped working for me yet.
I saw the Redi-Mag and thought it could have been designed better, lighter, more efficient. Then someone on here, took a dremel to one to shave weight and that got me interested. I know I don’t have the skills to pull that off. I finally saw a Redi-Mod in the flesh and thought it was perfect. I bought one and was very pleased with the way the Redi-Mag was transformed into the Redi-Mod. Very efficient looking and weight savings from the original product. After that, the rest was history. Was it worth the extra coin? For me it was. For the rest of you out there, that depends on your individual skill level with a dremel.
It is so funny you mention the DIY dremel approach posted on this forum. When I was looking at the picture in that post I noticed something when I then looked at the pictures of the redi-mod on the BFG site. Here is a comparison of the pics. You will notice that on the Redi-Mod site image, it is a Redi-Mag that has sections removed to be lighter, etc.
DIY Redi-Mod Pics:
BFG Redi-Mod Pics:
Look at the top of the windowed area of the BFG and look at the DIY one. You will see that they are both just Redi-Mags, that have been modified.
I cannot justify paying more than 100% the cost of a redo-mag for that modification.
I think I have made my decision. I will go with a Redi-Mag and just modify it myself. If I can do as good of a job as I think I can do, then perhaps I will start offering them modified for a small fee to cover my time. I will post pics of it when i am done.
Bert, it is no secret that BFG simply “upgrades” the Boonie Packer Redi-Mag. There are several threads here where myself and others were discussing modifying the Redi-Mag even pre BFG. No offense to BFG and I am sure they acknowledge that they didn’t come up with the idea. The first time I ever saw it was sometime around the 06’ -07’ time frame when I was shooting with Travis Haley pre Magpul days as he had one done up on his rifle and that is where I was first introduced to it and then started modifying them for myself and others.
If you can pull off a search here, I know its hard, but there are a few threads where this is discussed about the dremel modification. Yes it is a simple process and yes it can save you some good money. I have done several for many people but never with upgrading any springs on the original Redi-Mag and all of them worked great.
For myself, I used to like the set up. My change in armor and kit got considerably heavier at a point in time and lightening the load everywhere I could became more important for my often extended uses. There are some great applications for the Redi-Mag / Redi-Mod and if it works for you good deal. There are times I could see it still working for me and I do still have a couple rifles equipped that way, however my primary working loadout and I prefer the weight savings of less one mag. Since I run that way all the time when working, I don’t even leave the Redi -Mag mounted on my working rifle. Even without the extra mag inserted, it is still not light even after the modification, especially after several hours of lugging around and holding up a rifle while in full armor and gear. But that is only my situation. Again other situations may make the redi-mag a good advantage. I know, I ran one full time for a few years.
I have done searches on the site for it. It can be hard (to sort through all the results) but after doing more research on the interwebz I found out that BFG buys them in pieces from BooniePacker and modifies them and assembles them.
I didn’t realize until day or so ago that they were the same exact things. Sure it may not be a “BIG SECRET” per se to some people, but it certainly is not a well known thing either. When most people look at the two and see they perform the same function but look almost nothing alike and one costs more than twice the other, people do not assume they are the exact same thing from the exact same manufacturer.
But thanks for the post and I like the vids on your youtube page. reminds me of my days in the mil.
