Yes, my mags are going to hit the ground training during various drills. I might also go prone quickly while wearing mags on my chest rig. GI mags simply do not hold up as well to hard use. I don't think that is really even debatable these days. GI mags in an AK may make sense for some but they certainly do not for me.
not wanting to upset anyone but you answer you previous question
in this statement.I just don't get why someone would want to use USGI mags in an AK.
You see just like you we have our own style or way we use our firearms. It does not line up with your way and that does not make either way wrong just different.
I don't go throwing my mags on the ground or lay, sit, stand.... on them so the GI's work great for me and yes I do use them in my AR's without problems. This does not make me right either just correct for my intended use. I realize the Pmags are more durable in adverse conditions (which I don't do).