While I would tend to agree, I think it is ultimately which is the more effective grip for the shooter.
Running tables 3 and 4 for combat marksmanship in the USMC, 99% of Marines (at least from the times I have qualified) use the magwell grip, as well as the combat instructors.
However, from experience, there is both an advantage and disadvantage to this grip style. First off the advantage for me is that my hand is already touching the magazine, making speed reloads very speedy. The disadvantage is that if holding or pulling back too hard on the mag while firing, the mag will either cause a double feed or a stovepipe because of the angle change. I have only seen this on very used magazines that were nothing near the quality of say a PMAG.
That being said, I use a variation of grip styles in different situations, but the mag grip has been very successful for me. Last month I qualed with only 3 rounds outside of the kill areas, two of which were meant for the t-box.
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Last edited by Funkenstein; 08-08-11 at 07:00.
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