ETS Magazines has come along way. From their original release of translucent AR magazines, to being sued by MagPul (now resolved), to now quickly becoming a go-to source for 9mm Glock magazines, has expanded yet again with a full-size .40 Glock magazine suitable for G22 [Read More…]
Okay, I admit it, I’ve been known to poke fun at various press releases and products, but rarely do I feel compelled to flat out tell someone not to buy something (with the recent exception of the Champagne Tommy Gun). The latest product release from APEX Tactical [Read More…]
For 2016, ProMag Industries announced a number of new firearms magazines. The vast majority of the new models are designed for pistols, but there is also a single new rifle magazine. Here is a quick look of what will be available. Handgun ProMag is known for making a [Read More…]
TheShredBox has a detailed video explaining the chronicling the 17 different variations of Glock 17 magazines that have been made and released so far. For Glock fans and fans of variants I think you will enjoy this. I did.
Mythbusters has been on the air since 2003 and is a favorite of many viewers not only because they prove or disprove myths and experiment with special effects but because they get to play with guns and explosives on a semi-regular basis. Among their various gun-related [Read More…]
Its incredible to see the differences between the construction of the AR-15 and the AK-47. The AR relies on extensive use of forgings, extrusions, and machining (like those seen in 2A’s video). On the other hand, the AK uses as little of that as possible, using [Read More…]
Not long ago I reviewed the classic CZ75b and in that review I kind of balked at the $43 dollar price tag attached to the factory replacement magazines. The Italian magazine manufacture Mec-Gar had a solution to my plight. They reached out to Phil and sent some of their [Read More…]
The Atlas-46 AIMS 3″ Magnetic Pocket Clip is a belt-mountable (also looks to be MOLLE-compatible when adapters are used) magnetic tool “pouch” designed for ease of access and speed. As appropriately named, the panel is 3″ wide and complete with [Read More…]
If you don’t have a reliable magazine for a 1911, you don’t have a reliable 1911 (the same can be said for all firearms, but it is especially critical for the venerable platform). Wilson Combat’s 1911 .45 magazines are arguably the best out there and [Read More…]
C Products Defense has released two new 7.62×39 magazines to the market. The new 28 and 20 round magazines are designed to fit in the standard STANAG magazine pouch without issue, unlike previous in-house and competitor designs that were so large they earned the [Read More…]
Ross Zheng Engineering, the company that featured their first product during SHOT Show in January of 2015, is finally announcing its availability. The product is their UNIMAG, which is a multi-caliber magazine designed for AR-15 platforms. The UNIMAG can be used with 30 [Read More…]
Travis Haley is always all about speed and economy of movement. Since the famous Magpul video, he has expanded from being just a high-speed trainer into a low-drag innovator (I admit it, I own and regularly use an Incog holster). His latest release is a rather nifty [Read More…]
Just when I think something could not get more absurd -or- wonder how a really cool legit tactical ideal can get bastardized, something comes along and sets a new bar. Latest up is Rapid Wraps a company selling 3-packs of magazine wraps via Amazon. At first, when [Read More…]
SGM Tactical brought out their new happy stick mags at Big 3 East. They are heat treated stainless steel lined sleeves. They will be available soon and will retail for $19.99. They have performed flawlessly with a 10ft drop fully loaded. Just like the Glock version, the [Read More…]
Recently on a teasing spree, ETS Group, known for their smoke magazines with a built-in coupler, has been teasing some new polymer Glock 9mm magazines. Designed to fit in standard Glocks, the magazines are shown to be Generation 4 compatible. Further, ETS is using [Read More…]
With the news of Magpul’s Glock magazines, the Elite Tactical Systems Group magazines got drowned out. ETS is making transparent polymer Glock Magazines. They are expected to be released in April and they are making different size magazines for 9mm. Unlike [Read More…]
Good news for M11/9 owners looking for affordable magazines! Shockwave Technologies has released its ZMAG for the Cobray M11/9 submachine gun. These guns, though affordable (by registered machine gun standards) suffer from problematic and aging Zytel magazines. [Read More…]
Sig Sauer has announced the release of a new P227 configuration, the TACOPs. Pictured on Facebook, the TACOPs is replete with lots of goodies and features including: TruGlo Fiber Front Sight SIGLITE Night Rear Sight Front Cocking Serrations G10 Grip w/ Flared Magwell 4x [Read More…]
Honestly, I am surprised that General Kalashnikov did not purposefully put in a bolt-hold open mechanism into an AK or its magazines. Recognizing the potential advantages of the system, the Yugoslavians built the functionality into their magazine. Sadly, Yugo [Read More…]
X-Products, known for their 50 round drum magazines and now infamous for the Can Cannon, is now shipping the X-15-9mm drum magazine for Colt-pattern weapons. X-Products touts it as the “most compact 9mm drum magazine on the market.” Built entirely from metal [Read More…]
Ay Carumba… Just when I think we have caught up on SHOT introductions, another one crops up. This time, a compelling offering from Israel, the e-Lander 1911 steel magazines. Exclusively distributed by The Mako Group, the e-Lander 1911 magazines are steel [Read More…]
DIY designer Jing Zheng has submitted a few videos to YouTube of his multi-caliber capable AR type magazine design. He first announced it to the public in December 2011, as the Longziz #2, it is capable with 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm, and the STANAG [Read More…]
Steyr announced that next week they will be raising prices of magazines because of shortages. A Heads Up to our Valued Steyr Customers and Fans: Effective Monday January 14th 2013, the price on all Steyr AUG magazines and Steyr Pistol Magazines will increase by $10.00 [Read More…]
Marine Times reports that the USMC ban on all non GI magazines is now official … Polymer rifle magazines, preferred by many combat troops for their durability, have been banned by the Marine Corps, according to a new administrative message published Monday. [Read More…]
Like Jim, who emailed me these photos, it makes me want to cry to see these magazines abused in this way. I would pay top dollar to buy them by the ton! See more of these photos at English Russia. Thanks to Jim for sending me the link.