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  • ap3572001
    Calguns Addict
    • Jun 2007
    • 6039

    Best AR mags?

    name some of the very best AR mags on the market ? ( 20's and 30's)

    THANK YOU .
  • #2
    Santa Cruz Armory
    Veteran Member
    • Feb 2006
    • 4357

    Personally, I got rid of all my GI mags and went to Magpuls... I prefer the 10/20 style.
    Last edited by retired; 01-11-2012, 5:01 PM.
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    • #3
      biochembruin
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2006
      • 822

      We authorize either standard issue metal GI magazines, or Magpul P-mags. We highly recommend the P-mags to our officers. They are slightly bulkier, but are actually less expensive than the GI mags, and do not suffer any feed lip deformation when they hit the deck during speed reloads. I personally recommend the P-mags with the windows to allow you to see how many rounds are left. If you ever get your hands on one, compare the follower of a P-mag to a GI mag. you can easily shove your finger down an empty GI magazine and jam the follower. Not so with a P-mag, since the follower actually rides on small rails. Also, I'm told the interior of the P-mag is designed with a constant curve, unlike the curve, then straight portion of the GI magazine.

      Obviously, no 10/20 magazines for duty use, but they do come in 20 and 30 round capacity. I feel that most of what Magpul makes is pretty much hype, but the P-mag is definitely one item I trust enough to recommend my fellow officers to depend on with their life.
      The thing to do, my friends, is to admit to your fate with Christian resignation and live bravely until your appointed time." - Lee Marvin, "The Spikes Gang"

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      • #4
        erik_26
        Veteran Member
        • Nov 2010
        • 3907

        I like Magpuls a lot.


        But.... 10/20 or 10/30 is stupid. They waste so much space. Buy a bunch of 10 rounds mags and call it good.
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        • #5
          jonc
          Calguns Addict
          • Aug 2009
          • 6404

          uuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmm

          dont hiurt to have little of both....

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          • #6
            ocabj
            Calguns Addict
            • Oct 2005
            • 7924

            Originally posted by erik_26
            I like Magpuls a lot.


            But.... 10/20 or 10/30 is stupid. They waste so much space. Buy a bunch of 10 rounds mags and call it good.
            10/20 straight body are sought after by people who don't already own 20 round straight bodies and need them or NRA/CMP High Power Service Rifle competition (external dimensions for magazines set in rulebook).

            I use standard GI 20 and 30 rounders. I've never touched a Magpul. I wouldn't mind trying out some Magpul 20 round straight body magazines.

            Distinguished Rifleman #1924
            NRA Certified Instructor (Rifle and Metallic Cartridge Reloading) and RSO
            NRL22 Match Director at WEGC

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            • #7
              DarkSoul
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2011
              • 977

              I love the Magpul mags. I just have this issue with slapping a metal magazine into the aluminum receiver of my AR. I know it would take a long time to grind away at the mag well to the point of slop, but why contribute when the Magpul plastic mags are ..... plastic.

              Also, Magpul has (or will be) releasing a new AR mag that is compatible with more AR variants - http://soldiersystems.net/tag/magpul/ , check the second down article.

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              • #8
                Bobby Ricigliano
                Mit Gott und Mauser
                CGN Contributor
                • Feb 2011
                • 17439

                1. Magpul PMag

                2. GI Mag with Magpul anti tilt follower

                3. None that come to mind.

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                • #9
                  copter976
                  Junior Member
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 61

                  Magpul P-Mags or rebuild the GI mags with the anti-tilt follower...
                  Illegitimus non Carborundum...

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                  • #10
                    Redlinegts
                    Member
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 348

                    Magpul PMAGs, just search on youtube pmag torture tests and it should convince you

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                    • #11
                      Mickael81
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2010
                      • 637

                      I have a few Magpul Pmags with the window. They feel great and it cycles smooth.

                      Riflegear sells 10/20 and 10/30 Pmags for a premium. Magpul also sells clips that goes inside the Pmags to make a regular 30rd mag into a 10/30 mag.

                      Magpul also recently introduced the Emag. It is similar to the Pmag but it fits on any AR platform, FN Scar, and the ACR. The Emag is slimer because it doesn't have the finger grooves/ribs that the Pmags have. It makes it easier to double stack the mags in a pouch.

                      Pmags are about $12. Pmags w/window about $15. And Emags are going for about $20.
                      Riflegear sells 10/20 and 10/30 Pmags for $20, and $25 with the ranger plate.

                      Ranger plate on a Pmag is helpful for prone or other supportive shooting positions. It also makes grabing the magazine out of the pouches faster during a reload.

                      Try it out. You won't be dissapointed. The only problem is that you will never go back to your G.I. mags.

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                      • #12
                        code33
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2004
                        • 971

                        Looks like the OP is asking about full capacity 20 or 30 rounders, not modified mags.
                        Disclaimer:
                        I am not a lawyer. Nothing in my posts should be considered legal advice.

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                        • #13
                          Mickael81
                          Senior Member
                          • Dec 2010
                          • 637

                          Magpul makes 20 rd and 30rd mags. No 10rd.

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                          • #14
                            awall919
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2010
                            • 636

                            Troy has polymer mags in the 30rd body size, they come with a standard floor plate as well as a "ranger plate" type floor plate, both are included and I believe you can find 3 packs for about $40.00, They are just a bit slimmer than P-mags and the Troy Battlemags are flush compared to P-mags that are a bit wider at the base. You cannot go wrong with any of the Magpul magazine line though, P mags windowed or not or if your lucky you may be able to find some Magpul E-mags. The Troy Battlemags are great mags too and from what I have seen just a bit cheaper most places, also id prefer Troy mags over the standard USGI types. Magpul has an outstanding track record though and seem to becoming the standard.
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                            • #15
                              Falconis
                              Senior Member
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 1688

                              Magpuls for the win. I have all sorts of magazines including the overpriced HK ones. For MY money, it'll be the magpuls all day long.

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