Just this year, a couple of months ago, I ordered some Mec Gar mags for the Beretta M9. Disapointed to say the least. If Mec Gar is still manufacturing the factory mags, then Mec Gar IS NOT selling those to the public off of their online site.
My mags direct from Mec Gar are not the factory supplied mags. They are shiny, glossy black finish. Almost like a nickel finish, but black with an aluminum baseplate and weaker mag spring. Not what I expected since Mec Gar is the designated manufacturer for Beretta and Sig.
If you can find Beretta factory mags then purchase them. They have the plastic baseplate that acts like an extended plate, and they are of the non-corrosive finish with a +10% mag spring.
I found them here: They come packaged as pictured in the Beretta factory packaging. Not tricks.
http://www.gilbertsguns.com/Clips-Ma...ne+Factory+Mag