I didn't say throw them away, I said don't bring them to MA. You can take your chances if you want -
That's basically what you are suggesting- without documentation, that it's not a good idea to possess the mags.... well, guess what, 99 out of 100 times, you're not going to have documentation. All you really have to rely upon is often anecdotal information about the magazines in question- whether its your own personal historical knowledge about the mags in question, or the word of a dealer or gunsmith. (which may or may not be correct. )
I choose to err on the side of caution. Rollseyes right back at 'cha.
Then you don't use preban mags at all then? (Because by your logic, that's really the only way to be safe, most of the time- just use 10 rounds or less! ) More for the rest of us, I guess.
Just out of curiosity - if (God forbid) you were to get jammed up for having an "illegal" high-cap mag and you couldn't prove that it was pre-ban what would you do? It's just not worth it IMHO.
Conversely, how would they prove it wasn't pre-ban, absent obvious indicators/evidence of such manufacture?
ETA: This whole question illustrates that everyone has a different comfort level regarding this issue. IMO everyone should read the law, learn what goes on the ground, and make their own decisions based on that. There is no clear line in the sand on this one, especially regarding steel AK mags....
-Mike
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