The "other mag" pictured is not.

HITECH Mag (left) - a patented design - can hold up to 37 rounds and is more compact.

"other mag"  is bigger in size and holds less rounds - sometimes only 30 rounds.

HITECH Mag incorporates windows for loaded rounds at 5 and 30 rounds on both sides.

"other mag" has no windows.

HITECH Mags need no forward extension welded to mag to fit an SKS rifle.

"other mag" has long extension "duckbill" spot welded on.

HITECH Mags have a Unlimited Lifetime Warranty.

"other mag"  is sold sometimes with no warranty at all.

HITECH Mags are made in Michigan using the finest "Detroit" steel - 100% all steel.

"other mag" can be made of plastic or have some plastic parts internal.

HITECH Mags install in seconds using a patented one piece
 self adjusting Detroit - spring steel adapter that stays integrated
to the rifle.  (adapter included with purchase)

"other mag" must always be installed and taken out with extension "duckbill" on it.

HITECH Mags are seamless "TIG"  welded for ultimate strength.

"other mag" is "spot" welded to accomplish the same.

Which mag do you really want to use in your rifle?

The "other mag" (sometimes a re-manufactured used AK 47 mag!) 
has a long extension and feed lips spot welded to the top of a "cut"  mag 
to fit the SKS rifle.  "other mag" can be made of plastic in the  "duckbill" style 
and/or have plastic parts internal.

HITECH Mags are billet - all steel mags - that use no forward extension to fit
the SKS rifle - and utilizes a very strong self adjusting adapter that installs instantly
into the magazine well to accept the HITECH mag with absolutely no gunsmithing!
All HITECHmags hold the bolt open on the last round fired.

All HITECH Mags work flawlessly.

HITECH Mags are a  Patented Design !

All HITECH Mags have a Unlimited Lifetime Warranty!