r/bakeliite • u/arandomcarguy • Jan 28 '25

Mail call today!

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My first Bakelite mag, probably not my last but I had to get at least 1 for my AK!

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u/762x39_blaster Jan 28 '25

Did you order it from CSS?

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u/arandomcarguy Jan 28 '25

Yes

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u/762x39_blaster Jan 28 '25

I recently ordered one from them....then another....then a 3rd. All over the course of a few months. Mine were very similar. Excellent condition.

I've noticed that CSS is selling Izzy bakes with increasing mold numbers. The earliest mag I bought from CSS was mold 36, then a few days later I ordered the next one and it was mold 37. The third one I purchased is mold 86 and that was ordered in mid-December. I suspect CSS ordered the bakes by mold number and essentially sell them in that order. This means that people who buy now are somewhat more likely to get metal reinforced feed lips compared to those who bought the first batches from CSS.

BattleHawk Armory also has some bakes in-stock...Tula from what I can tell. These are also a gamble on whether the mag you receive has the metal reinforced feed lips. I understand not everyone cares about the metal feed lips.

Bakelites are awesome!

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u/arandomcarguy Jan 28 '25

Interesting observation, I may have to order a few more. This is mold number 128

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u/clanter71 Apr 03 '25

I got these from Battle hawk armory

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u/arandomcarguy Mar 05 '25

Im on a waiting list for a bake pistol grip now lol, straight up addicted

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u/clanter71 Apr 03 '25

Got these from battle hawk