Partially as a result of the AK’s success, non-Kalashnikov designs utilizing the magazine of the 7.62x39mm Avtomat were few and far between until very recently. Due in part to civilian demand, in part the needs of special forces, and in part to countries armed [Read More…]
If there is one problem with my Smith & Wesson Shield, it is the spacer sleeve the company uses on the extended magazine. It can slide up the magazine to foul the reload and/or pinch the hand. However, my biggest complaint with it is that the back of the sleeve [Read More…]
Mission First is giving out their new polymer magazine, here at Shot Show. They will retail under $16. They are made with a unique Dupont Military Grade Polymer. The floorplate has a paint dot matrix for ID markings. There are two drain holes in the floorplate as well. [Read More…]
Jerking the Trigger is reporting that Lancer Systems will be releasing its 25 round .308 magazine; debuting at SHOT Show 2015 and shipping sometime after the show. The magazine will be available with opaque and Lancer’s trademark translucent polymers. The timing [Read More…]
Two different companies have some new magazine options for the Ruger 10/22. The first, ZiPFactory (http://www.zipfactory.com) announced they are featuring their new ZX-30 Series Magazine (http://www.zipfactory.com/pages/ZiP_Mag_ZX-30_magazine.aspx). There are four items [Read More…]
Brownell’s posted up a video at the beginning of the month showing off their magazine and a glimpse into how they are manufactured in house.
The HX30-AR is the first product from HexMag. This polymer AR-15 magazine is made in the USA and features a lightweight impact resistant design with an attractive non-slip hexagonal surface. What really separates it from the rest of the magazines out there is its HexID [Read More…]
A great offering from MWG is their IK-520 40 round magazines. The mags are imported from Bulgaria and cost the same as a 40 round Magpul magazine. From MWG’s website: Designed by renowned development engineer Ivan Kolev, designer of the Bulgarian high capacity [Read More…]
Originally pitched on KickStarter, the MS Clean (Magazine Shaped Cleaning Kit) is the first product for MS Clean, LLC. Billing itself as an “Improved cleaning kit case for sportsman and professional use,” the MS Clean is a patented STANAG shaped hard case [Read More…]
Plinker Arms announced the company will be making two new .22 LR magazines. The first is called the .22LR Universal. These mags are made of polymer and are designed for SIG Sauer, DPMS and CMMG rifles. Shooters will have a choice between 10- and 25-round magazines [Read More…]
H&K USA has just released new polymer 30 round magazines for the AR15/M16 platform: Oddly enough, there is not much competition in the way of transparent M16 pattern magazines. The biggest player has been the Lancer L5 mags, which cost $19.99 from Brownells and I [Read More…]
US Night Vision, who have been branching out beyond night vision for a while now, have announced a new range of their Mag Wraps (“camo” for AR-15 magazines). Their are four new designs are the Patriot (American Flag), the Heritage (Betsy Ross flag), [Read More…]
A company called MagHolder is making horizontal mag pouches for concealed carry handguns. The polymer pouches clip to the belt and are the magazines are held in place by friction. The pouches are designed to be carried on the same side of the body as the gun, so [Read More…]
For years people have been begging Magpul to take their money and give them a 40 rounder magazine for the AR-15. Finally the PMAG 40 is now shipping for $19.95. Go forth and give them your hard earned cash. In a move to enhance safety for responsible citizens, [Read More…]
To raise money for their fight against the new laws in Colorado which are forcing them to leave the state, Magpul is selling a special limited edition PMAG. The magazine is identical to their black GEN M2 PMAG other than a slight change to the ribbing and the [Read More…]
TAPCO is making a smooth-sided version of the company’s INTRAFUSE AK-47 magazine. The mags hold 30 rounds of 7.62×39 ammunition and are modeled after the Bulgarian steel magazines that have a similar appearance. The magazines are polymer with an anti-tilt [Read More…]
If you need additional mags for your 7.62 NATO chambered FN rifle, check out these polymer magazines from Molon Labe Industries in Florida. The mags are very heavy duty, yet weigh half of what factory FN mags weigh. In addition to being light and rugged, the polymer [Read More…]
The bodyguard of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un have been photographed with enormous helical magazines on their AK rifles. The round capacity could be anywhere between 75-150 rounds. I cannot identify the rifles. They are probably North Korea’s domestically [Read More…]
The latest video from the Funker530 Combat Footage project shows a soliders in Afghanistan engaging the enemy with M4 Carbines and a LAW. When the cameraman reloads you can briefly see the spent Surefire 60 round magazine he removed from his carbine. This may be the [Read More…]
FN USA has begun selling a Tactical Box Magazine (TBM) Conversion Kit for the FN SPR rifle. The kit can be easily installed, no gunsmith required. The kit replaces the internal/hinged-floorplate magazine. “We are pleased to offer this new TBM Conversion Kit,” said [Read More…]
The Israeli Defense Force has adopted the CAA Tactical MAG 17 to replace their aluminium magazines. The IDF press release (“cartridges” seem to be a mistranslation of magazine) says … After relying on aluminum magazines for many years, the Ground [Read More…]
An Arfcomer has been testing a variety of AR-15 magazines with all the noxious chemicals he could find. With the exception of a GI magazine (green follower), they all held up well. Only the drop tests seemed to do any damage. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me [Read More…]
I have been ebook fanboy since I got my first Kindle. These days I refuse to buy or read paper books. Since getting an iPad the only paper magazines I read are gun magazines, and I have been hoping I will be able to move those subscriptions to iTunes. A new iTunes [Read More…]
Take a look at the photo below. Which one is the real PMAG? If you spotted an “OA-MAG” at a distance of a few yards, would you give it a second glance? Or would you walk past thinking it was a PMAG? The magazine on the left in the top photo, and both [Read More…]
US Palm has developed quad stack magazines for the AK platform. They will first be available in 45 round and 30 round capacity. The advantage of the quad stack 30 rounder over a regular 30 rounder is that it is a lot shorter (you no longer need to use your magazine as a [Read More…]
Armatac emailed me a photo of their new prototype Quad-Mag. The Quad-Mag is a 5.56x45mm quad stack magazine with a 60 round capacity. It differentiates itself from other quadstack magazines by having two separate feed channels. When the first feed channel is empty, it [Read More…]
Beta Company is taking pre-orders for a C-MAG for the 9mm Glock. This huge magazine weights two pounds (unloaded) and holds 100 rounds of 9mm Luger/Parabellum. It is shipped with a magazine loader, a pouch and tubes of graphite. At $390 (for the clear plastic back [Read More…]
Over the weekend I asked if any readers with a 3D printer could try printing the AR-15 magazine I linked to a couple of week ago. A few readers emailed me to say they would attempt to print the magazine. Donald of AE Innovations, was the first reader to respond with [Read More…]
Tennessee Outdoors Nine has reviewed the Ruger BX-25 magazine which they introduced earlier this year.
In my recent review of the Lancer L5 Advanced Warfighter Magazine, I mentioned that I did not get a chance to shoot with these mags yet, but had high hopes for them. Last weekend my hopes were affirmed after I shot a 3-gun match at a local club, and they performed [Read More…]
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