Mec-Gar MGP183817B 17-Round .38 Super Magazine Para P-18 Blued

The Mec-Gar MGP183817B delivers reliable 17-round capacity for Para Ordnance P-18 pistols chambered in .38 Super. This factory-specification magazine maintains the precise feeding geometry required for consistent cycling in high-pressure .38 Super applications. Italian manufacturing standards ensure dimensional accuracy that matches original equipment tolerances.

What Makes This Different

Mec-Gar produces original equipment magazines for over 90% of European pistol manufacturers, bringing that same precision to aftermarket applications. The MGP183817B uses heat-treated carbon steel construction with controlled spring tension calibrated specifically for .38 Super cartridge dimensions. This attention to cartridge-specific engineering eliminates the feeding issues common with generic magazine designs adapted across multiple calibers.

Key Features

• 17-round capacity maximizes firepower in Para Ordnance P-18 platform
• Heat-treated carbon steel body with blued finish resists corrosion
• Precision-wound spring maintains consistent tension through full capacity
• Anti-tilt follower design prevents cartridge nose-diving during feeding
• Welded floor plate construction eliminates separation under stress
• Factory-specification dimensions ensure drop-free reliability
• Witness holes allow visual round count verification

Competitive shooters and law enforcement professionals recognize Mec-Gar magazines for their consistent performance under rapid-fire conditions. The MGP183817B handles the higher chamber pressures of .38 Super loads without spring fatigue or feeding hesitation. Extended shooting sessions benefit from the magazine's ability to maintain reliable feeding through thousands of cycles. The blued carbon steel construction provides long-term durability in duty environments where magazine abuse is inevitable.

Technical Specs

• Capacity: 17 rounds
• Caliber: .38 Super
• Compatibility: Para Ordnance P-18 pistols
• Construction: Heat-treated carbon steel
• Finish: Traditional bluing
• Floor plate: Welded steel construction
• Spring: Music wire, precision-wound
• Follower: Anti-tilt polymer design
• Country of Origin: Italy

Para Ordnance P-18 owners gain significant capacity advantage over standard magazines while maintaining the reliability expected from factory specifications. Mec-Gar's reputation for precision manufacturing translates directly into consistent performance when reliability matters most.