Product Special: What’s New in Hi-Capacity Rifle Mags?
By The Small Arms Review Editorial Staff
HEXMAG
Hexmag Series 2
Company Name: Hexmag
Company Website: www.hexmag.com
What gun is the magazine for? AR-15, FN SCAR 16, IWI Tavor, CZ Bren, Beretta ARX100
Calibers: .223/5.56x45mm, .300 AAC Blackout, .458 SOCOM, .50 Beowulf
Material: PolyHex2™ Advanced Composite
Capacity: 30 rounds (.223/5.56x45mm)
Dimensions: 7.5” x 2.5” x .75”
Options: HexID (Colored followers and latch plates), Hexmag Grip Tape
MSRP price (in USD): $14.99
Description: The next evolution in AR-15 magazines is here—the Hexmag Series 2 featuring Hexmag’s iconic HEXTURE™ design patterned texture. Enhancements make this the most compatible, user-friendly magazine on the market, while Hexmag’s proprietary PolyHex2TM Advanced Composite delivers superior strength and reliable performance for lifetime usability. All Hexmag magazines are made in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty.
AR-10/.308 SR-25
Company Name: Hexmag
Company Website: www.hexmag.com
What gun is the magazine for? AR-10/.308, SR25
Caliber: 7.62 x 51mm NATO, .308 Win
Material: PolyHex2™ Advanced Composite
Capacity: 20 rounds
Dimensions: 6.5” x 3.25” x 1”
Options: HexID (colored followers and latch plates), Hexmag Grip Tape
MSRP price (in USD): $18.99
Description: Whether you’re on the hunt or engaging a long-range target, you need a heavy-duty caliber that delivers power and precision, and When Every Round Counts™, you can trust the Hexmag AR-10/.308 SR-25 magazine. Engineered from Hexmag’s PolyHex2™ Advanced Composite, these magazines are designed to handle the demands of 7.62x51mm (.308) Winchester calibers. These rugged magazines are constructed with Hexmag’s iconic HEXTURE™ design patterned texture for durability, dependability and exceptional performance. All Hexmag magazines are made in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty.
VISTA OUTDOOR BRAND: BUTLER CREEK
Savage A-Series
Company Name: Vista Outdoor Brand: Butler Creek
Company Website: www.butlercreek.com
What gun is the magazine for? Savage A-Series Rifle
Calibers: .17 HMR and .22LR
Material: Metal, Stainless Steel
Capacity: 25 rounds
Dimensions: 8” x 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Options: Weapon Type: A17 & A22LR
MSRP price (in USD): $35.95 each model
Description: Maximize your Savage A-Series rifle with Butler Creek’s 25-round magazine. This Savage Arms-approved magazine brings extra capacity to the rifle. The magazine can be loaded traditionally or by using the red loading assist lever on the side. It features a stainless steel spring and all metal header and feed lips for reliable feeding. A remaining round indicator on the side lets you know when the magazine is running short of rounds. Connect two magazines together for double the firepower.
MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
PMAG® D-60™ AR/M4 Drum Magazine
Company Name: Magpul Industries
Company Website: www.magpul.com
What gun is the magazine for? AR15/M4 compatible weapons; M4, M16, SCAR™ MK16/16S, HK®416, MR556, M27 IAR, IWI Tavor and others
Calibers: 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
Material: Polymer
Capacity: 60 rounds
Dimensions: 7.4″ x 4.1”
Options: N/A
MSRP price (in USD): $129.95
Description: The PMAG D-60 is a durable, lightweight, highly reliable 60-round 5.56x45 NATO/.223 Remington* polymer drum magazine for AR15/M4 compatible weapons.
With a larger capacity than previous PMAGs, the PMAG D-60 gives the shooter 60 rounds of ammunition, effectively allowing the same round count as two standard capacity 30-round magazines without requiring a critical reload.
The unique drum configuration keeps the height of the magazine manageable as well as allowing for prone firing and easier storage. Features an easy-to-use loading lever, paint pen dot matrix for easy marking and a rear window for instant capacity indication. Compatible with a wide range of NATO firearms.
FEATURES
- Next-generation impact and crush resistant polymer construction
- Wide compatibility with most “STANAG 4179” platforms such as the AR15, M4, M16, SCAR MK16/16S, HK416, MR556, M27 IAR, IWI Tavor and others
- Will seat fully loaded on a closed bolt
- Bolt hold open feature to lock the bolt back on the last round**
- Ratcheting Loading Lever to take tension off the spring for easy loading by hand
- Feed Tower compatible with most loading devices, including USGI stripper clips and guides, the StripLULA™ and others
- Designed to be left loaded for long term storage without any loss of function or degradation
- All components used are corrosion resistant
- Easy to disassemble for cleaning with only a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar
- Anti-glare translucent window on rear of drum allows for easy determination of rounds remaining
- Paint pen dot matrix panel on back of body to allow for identification marking
- Slip-on, semi-rigid Dust Cover prevents grit and debris intrusion during storage and transport
PMAG® 30 AR/M4 GEN M3™ Window
Company Name: Magpul Industries
Company Website: www.magpul.com
What gun is the magazine for? Colt-spec AR15/M4 platforms; HK® 416/MR556A1/M27 IAR, British SA-80, FN® SCAR™ MK 16/16S and others
Calibers: 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Remington)
Material: Polymer
Capacity: 30 rounds
Dimensions: N/A
Options: Pop-off Impact/Dust Cover. Colors: Medium Coyote Tan, Black, Sand
MSRP price (in USD): $17.95
Description: Adopted by the US Marine Corps and USSOCOM, and now approved for use by the US Air Force, the next-generation PMAG 30 GEN M3 Window is a 30-round 5.56x45 NATO/.223 Remington polymer magazine for AR15/M4 compatible weapons that features transparent windows to allow rapid visual identification of approximate number of rounds remaining. Along with expanded feature set and compatibility, the GEN M3 Window incorporates new material technology and manufacturing processes for enhanced strength, durability and reliability to exceed rigorous military performance specifications.
While the GEN M3 is optimized for Colt-spec AR15/M4 platforms, modified internal and external geometry also permits operation with a range of additional weapons such as the HK® 416/MR556A1/M27 IAR, British SA-80, FN® SCAR™ MK 16/16S and others.
Similar to the MOE PMAG, the GEN M3 Window features a long-life USGI-spec stainless steel spring, four-way anti-tilt follower and constant-curve internal geometry for reliable feeding and simple tool-less disassembly to ease cleaning.
In addition, a redesigned bolt catch notch in the rear of the magazine provides increased bolt catch clearance, while an over-travel stop on the spine helps ensure the magazine will not over-insert on compatible weapons. Low profile ribs and new aggressive front and rear texture gives positive control of the GEN M3 in all environments, and a paint pen dot matrix has been added to the bottom panel of the body to allow easy marking by the end user for identification. The new, easy-to-disassemble flared floorplate aids extraction and handling of the magazine while providing improved drop protection but is slightly slimmer than before for better compatibility with tight double and triple magazine pouches. An included pop-off Impact/Dust Cover can optionally be used to minimize debris intrusion and protect against potential damage to the top cartridge during storage and transit.
Durable dual-side transparent windows allow for quick determination of approximate number of rounds remaining in the magazine. Utilizing a high visibility indicator coil on the spring and numerical markers on the magazine body, the MagLevel™ system provides positive verification without affecting the durability or reliability of the magazine. Made in U.S.A.
FEATURES
- Next-generation impact and crush resistant polymer construction
- Modified dimensions allow for wider compatibility with non Colt-spec “STANAG 4179” platforms
- Constant-curve internal geometry for smooth feeding
- Anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower for increased reliability
- Long life USGI-spec stainless steel spring, black-oxide coated (MIL-DTL-13924D)
- Anti-glare translucent MagLevel windows on both sides of the body along with a painted indicator on the spring allows for easy determination of rounds remaining from 1 to 30
- Over-travel insertion stop on the spine
- Ribbed gripping surface and new aggressive front and rear texture for positive magazine handling
- Paint pen dot matrix panels on the bottom of the body to allow for identification marking
- Flared floorplate aids magazine handling and disassembly yet is slim enough for use with many double and triple pouches
AMERICAN TACTICAL IMPORTS INC.
CSG Rotary Magazine for Ruger 10/22 and SR22
Company Name: American Tactical Imports Inc.
Company Website: www.americantactical.us
What gun is the magazine for? Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rifles
Calibers: .22 Long Rifle
Material: Polymer
Capacity: 110 rounds .22LR
Dimensions: N/A
Options: N/A
MSRP price (in USD): $59.95
Description: This Ruger rifle drum magazine from German Sport Guns functions reliably with many types of .22 Long Rifle ammunition. The 10/22 drum magazine features a whopping 110 round capacity for shooters who would rather be plinking than reloading. When you must eventually reload, do it efficiently with the built-in loading lever. Magazine has bolt hold open feature so when you finally get through 110 rounds you can easily check your chamber. German Sport Guns does not recommend using wax coated .22lr with this magazine. (Information provided on American Tactical’s website.)
This article first appeared in Small Arms Review V21N9 (November 2017) |
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