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    When I was with TC in Iraq, most of our carbines had Redi-Mags or had them available for issue. The biggest issue I saw was that they needed to be installed 100% correct with the rubber inserts underneath. If you didn't do that they wouldn't fit correctly. I am sure that the older versions has compatibility issues with ambi-magazine releases, no idea about current models.

    If you absolutely need the additional magazine it's probably the better option.



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    Quote Originally Posted by masakari View Post
    Additionally, coupled magazines tend to make the exposed rounds walk under recoil.
    I have not experienced this... and my coupled mags were USGI.

    PMAGs have more spring rate.

    I thought the Redi-Mag was a clunky solution to a problem that had already been solved by couplers.

    Eventually, I ended up just leaving my coupled mags in my ammo can for mounted patrols.

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    Stagger two 30rd M3s with a maglink, and leave the dust cover on the one that's not in the rifle. Nothing gets in the spare mag, keeps the top round in place.

    When you need to swap, you simply eject, sweep the back tab of the dust cover on the magwell to pop it off, reinsert, and go. As fast as a redimag, no changes to gun.

    The staggered mags are only longer after the swap, since the left one will be higher.

    You can put them at the same height, but it will interfere with the dust cover. If the dust cover is open at the switch, it will just have to stay open. If closed, it may get in the way. Not optimal, but you can try it.

    Or D-60. :-)
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    FYI: I had email communication with Boonie Packer (maker of the RediMag) and they indicated that they are currently working on getting a new manufacturer for their aluminum RediMags. They are not currently available, though they will be available again at a future time.

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    I never could get into the redi mag . I also ran mag couplers, but also dropped them for standard single mags - didn't care for the extra bulk on either I think the new magpul drum will be a viable option for those who need more then 1 mag in the gun

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    Thanks for the suggestions and info guys. I just bought an aluminum Redi-Mag (Boonie Packet still has ONE more left while they wait for a new supplier) and Brownell's extended bolt release. I'll see how these work for me and go from there.

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