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Here is some info and specs on Magpul's new PMAG.
C4
- Engineered from the ground up to be made of injection molded polymer.
- Patent Pending design allows for a more aggressive constant curve of ammo stack than found on other Nylon magazines.
- Made of "new to the market" reinforced polymer which is very strong and durable.
- Can be seated on closed bolt with full 30 rounds loaded.
- Snap cover protects feed lips during long term storage.
- Optional maglevel window version that can be read from both sides.
- Floorplate lock.
- Proprietary anti tilt follower.
- Debris grooves built into mag body.
- Molded in Black, Flat Dark Earth and OD
-Estimated retail price will be $11.95 for non window and $14.95 for dual Maglevel version.
http://www.magpul.com/pics/pmag01.jpg
http://www.magpul.com/pics/pmag02.jpg
http://www.magpul.com/pics/pmag04.jpg
http://www.magpul.com/pics/pmag06.jpg
http://www.magpul.com/pics/pmag07.jpg
deadwood83
01-08-07, 12:32
Any guess to average mag life compared to a CProducts SS?
Very interesting. Thanks for posting it!
ETA: Will Magpul be making the specialized floorplates for this mag?
Any guess to average mag life compared to a CProducts SS?
Very interesting. Thanks for posting it!
Nope, but if you read their comments, these mags are not designed to be a replacement for hard use shooters.
I think the design is cool and the price is good. I imagine that they are using ISMI CS springs as well (which is a nice touch).
C4
What reason would one have to choose these over USGI or CProducts SS mags?
On a side note, if Magpul were to make uppers the entire AR could be build of their parts. My useless $0.02
What reason would one have to choose these over USGI or CProducts SS mags?
Well, lets say you wanted one in FDE or OD and didn't want to pay $28 for one coated by G&R. :)
I think they are a neat option, but I don't know that will fit everyones needs.
C4
Submariner
01-08-07, 13:37
I think the design is cool and the price is good. I imagine that they are using ISMI CS springs as well (which is a nice touch).
Are you certain about the spring? If that is an ISMI spring, they must get a better price than you for the springs. :D You charge $10.00 for a spring; you said they will charge $11.95 for spring and the rest of the magazine components, too.
I think they're cool, and the price is outstanding. At the worst, they're a nice range mag with good features, and at best, if they are up to typical Magpul quality, they'll be a lot more durable than people expect.
If anything, they will become the official magazine of gunporn photos everywhere.
OMG!
Being the mag whore that I am I guess I'll have to start hording these as well. So be it! :D
I can think of lots of uses for these.
Just from the pictures that are posted, it doesn't look like it has the pressed in sections that a metal magazine has. If that is that case, will these hold and feed other rounds (6.8, 6.5, etc.) as well?
Jason
I'm looking forward to seeing these at SHOT.
Are you certain about the spring? If that is an ISMI spring, they must get a better price than you for the springs. :D You charge $10.00 for a spring; you said they will charge $11.95 for spring and the rest of the magazine components, too.
Yes, as the owner of ISMI told me that they buy springs from them.
Magpul & I pay the same price for springs (now).
C4
Not sure I need the window, but I can see a use for these as range mags.
Not sure I need the window, but I can see a use for these as range mags.
I have some of the window model that they cut into Cproducts SS mag bodies. They are nice and did find myself looking at the window from time to time to see how many rounds were left.
C4
I would love to see a drop test on a fully loaded mag.
I have some of the window model that they cut into Cproducts SS mag bodies. They are nice and did find myself looking at the window from time to time to see how many rounds were left.
C4
Stop that!:D
I would love to see a drop test on a fully loaded mag.
If any polymer mag would survive it, I believe magpul would make it.
However, I see these as range mags, not to remain loaded for extended periods.
I have some of the window model that they cut into Cproducts SS mag bodies. They are nice and did find myself looking at the window from time to time to see how many rounds were left.
C4
I got yelled at at the Pat Rogers class for pulling my mag to look in the mag catch hole to see how many rounds I had left.
"Nice tactical mag change, Rob" was I think what Pat yelled. :D
I got yelled at at the Pat Rogers class for pulling my mag to look in the mag catch hole to see how many rounds I had left.
"Nice tactical mag change, Rob" was I think what Pat yelled. :D
Agree. That is a Tactical no-no. With the window, you don't need to! :D
C4
Is the windowed version windowed on both sides or only one?
Is the windowed version windowed on both sides or only one?
Both.
C4
According to Magpul, the mags will come with CS springs, but are NOT made by ISMI. This may change in the future.
C4
You're really not helping.
I don't want to develop bad habits that won't work with other magazines. Yeah that's it.:)
You're really not helping.
I don't want to develop bad habits that won't work with other magazines. Yeah that's it.:)
Not helping?? I am answering all your questions in a timely manner! :D
C4
Grant, any idea when they might be coming out?
Grant, any idea when they might be coming out?
No firm ETA.
C4
Submariner
01-08-07, 19:48
According to Magpul, the mags will come with CS springs, but are NOT made by ISMI. This may change in the future.
C4
And here I thought the price of ISMI mag springs was gonna drop.:D
Has Magpul mentioned creating a ranger plate for these or do they appear not to need one? Thoughts anyone? What else is up Magpuls sleeve? These guys just keep creating new products faster than I can make the money to buy it.:D
K.L. Davis
01-09-07, 00:17
If any polymer mag would survive it, I believe magpul would make it.
However, I see these as range mags, not to remain loaded for extended periods.
That's a concern of mine... Do you remember the "disposable" mags that Uncle Sam tested back in the early 80s?
These would be a good option for that role (imho) if they had used the same spring system -- would be interesting to see someone bring that idea back.
Grant, The offer as always--send me a couple and I'll see that they see some hard use--------------------------
Grant, The offer as always--send me a couple and I'll see that they see some hard use--------------------------
Let me know....I'll be glad to help. :D
And here I thought the price of ISMI mag springs was gonna drop.:D
No chance of that, but do offer bulk discounts on them if you need a lot.
C4
Has Magpul mentioned creating a ranger plate for these or do they appear not to need one? Thoughts anyone? What else is up Magpuls sleeve? These guys just keep creating new products faster than I can make the money to buy it.:D
They will be making Ranger plates for them and they should be cheaper than the standard ones (so I am told).
C4
Nice looking mag. If they have the badass magpul quality like their other products, they will be awesome
LonghunterCO
01-16-07, 22:17
They will be making Ranger plates for them and they should be cheaper than the standard ones (so I am told).
C4
With Ranger plates...very cool. Thanks for the info C4.
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