PMags window or not and why?

[FreeSpiritBalloon]

I am about to get my 1st black rifle.
I see posts selling and trading PMags and some have or want windowed mags and some don't.
Why would I choose one over the other?
It seems useful to see how full they are.
Are windowed mags any less durable or do they have any more feeding problems?

 

[septic_shock]

I usually just by the non-windowed variety because they are usually a few bucks cheaper.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Non-window for us cheap bastards.

Windowed for the tactical operators.

 

[120 Acres]

*Mark me down as a cheap bastard too.

Non-window for me as well.

 

[Euclid]

If you're taking a carbine class it's nice to have the windowed PMAGS to see which need topping off and which don't with a quick glance. Otherwise the non-windowed variety are fine.

 

[Hump66]

Non-window for us cheap bastards.

Windowed for the tactical operators.

I thought the Tactical operators "knew" when they were out?

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I usually buy whatever is on sale/in stock. I don't think there's any discernible difference between them, beside the obvious window.

 

[farmerbyron]

My bro in law tells me they switched to the non window variety in his unit because the windows started popping out. YMMV. I have both.

 

[Nimaro]

 

[tRidiot]

THAT is one sweet frigging idea! I LIKE it!