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    If there is any bona fide argument against having both old and new (Rev M) PMAGs, it would probably have less to do with any functional shortcomings and more to do with parts commonality issues, since the internals from one generation are not readily compatible with the next.

    If you try to put the spring/follower from a Rev M mag into the older bodies, or vice versa (I can't remember exactly which combination is more problematic), you are going to end up with some malfunctioning mags in which the follower won't travel all of the way up to the feed lips, leaving a gap that won't push the final 4-5 rounds into battery.

    In the end, so long as you aren't mixing and matching old and new parts, I see no issue with having a nice stockpile of both types.

    AC
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    Quote Originally Posted by Army Chief View Post
    If there is any bona fide argument against having both old and new (Rev M) PMAGs, it would probably have less to do with any functional shortcomings and more to do with parts commonality issues, since the internals from one generation are not readily compatible with the next.

    If you try to put the spring/follower from a Rev M mag into the older bodies, or vice versa (I can't remember exactly which combination is more problematic), you are going to end up with some malfunctioning mags in which the follower won't travel all of the way up to the feed lips, leaving a gap that won't push the final 4-5 rounds into battery.

    In the end, so long as you aren't mixing and matching old and new parts, I see no issue with having a nice stockpile of both types.

    AC
    Without going into too many details, the only component that is compatible with both models is the spring. The Rev M magazine is different enough that trying to change internals with non Rev M magazines will cause you problems. If any of your magazines are malfunctioning please contact us and we will make it right.

    I hope this helps.
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