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    Magpul Gen M3 PMAG Overview W/ Pics Edit--Review Posted






    Well I'm still testing these mags (so far, so good) so no full review yet but here's a quick overview:

    Things that are different:
    -New polymer material for increased strength & durability. I can't feel a difference but Magpul says it's different
    -Modified external/internal geometry so they can be used in multiple platforms to include the HK416, MR556A1, SA-80, SCAR 16/16s, M27 IAR, and possibly others
    -The bolt catch cutout has been re-designed for use in the weapons above
    -The slide has an overtravel stop to ensure it can't go to far into the magwell which can cause issues with the bolts on non-AR rifles
    -Floorplate is slimmer to allow a better fit in dual mag pouches


    Things that are the same:
    -The proven stainless spring is the same
    -The anti-tilt follower and curvature of the mag is the same. The follower is marked differently (see video) but is shaped the same
    -Disassembly is the same; no tools required
    -Still includes the dust/impact cover and it works on both the 'old' and new Gen M3
    -Still made in the USA

    Here's a video with some close ups, a bunch of additional photos at the end, and demonstrations of what I was talking about above:

    MAGPUL GEN M3 HD OVERVIEW VIDEO LINK


    Last edited by plouffedaddy; 11-19-12 at 19:42.

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    Thanks for the review, do you feel that the changes make it worthy of the price difference with the older gens already having a stellar reputation?

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    Not a big issue but on the new PMAGs it looks like the dust cover cannot be clipped to the bottom of mag. Correct?

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    Correct. Can't be clipped to the bottom. Found that it was a feature not many cared about, and we could further optimize the design for strength by omitting it.
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    Gotcha. Thanks for chiming in Duane.

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    What Id like to know is does the overtravel stop cause compatibility issues with various different mag pouches designed for the pmag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vicious_cb View Post
    What Id like to know is does the overtravel stop cause compatibility issues with various different mag pouches designed for the pmag.
    I have a few and will be testing them out. I've only used them in 1 (tactical tailor) so far and it was good to go but time (and a bunch of mag changes) will tell.

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    Nice review. Thanks for the info.

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    Very nice review thanks for the info.

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    Ah crap! Well now all the other P-Mags out there are worthless.

    Please act responsibly and send all of your outdated worthless P-Mags to me for proper disposal.
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