Mags

[rpb88]

Pumping out to AStan in awhile. Looking at getting decent magazines for my M4. Anyone use any good brands? Most of what I can find is Tapco and PMAG; but I'd like some advise from those who have used them in country. Also, is it really worth the extra couple bucks for the windows on them?

[Silentwarrior17]

H&K mags. The things have never failed me while in a fire fight. Never, and I mean never have I had a malfunction while in combat. Used them both on the range and in combat and has been one of the best mags I have ever used. Still have them in my flak and will continue to use them. Great piece of gear, but rather pricey. I didn't have to pay for mine though. I myself am not too big on the clear mags so take it for what it's worth. Besides those, I still use the metal mags from the early 90's that are just beat to hell. In theater I usually load a full mag of tracers in those for different functions and to mark targets.

[Hamelink83]

I used Pmag's for my last deployment and never had one fail on me. Lightweight and can take some abuse. As far as windows, some guys like some don't notice them. I always switched out if I felt I was low.

[Silentwarrior17]

The Pmag's are great mags, just never used them in combat and didn't want to say anything related to that. Windows, in my opinion are personal pref. I have never really noticed them when I have used them. To me it's all about feel, but them again it's all about what you are comfortable with. It's your ass in the fight, not anyone else.

[dback13]

They issued us PMAGs and they are pretty good, defiantly better than USGI metal ones. It's up to you if you want to spend $20 per mag times how ever many you're going to buy.

[AlohaMarine]

Please do not get TAPCO anything.

[crazymjb]

I use PMAGs on my personal rifle and picked up a handful for my pending deployment. If you buy a 10 pack they are only 13-15 bucks a piece, which isn't bad. They are also a helluva lot lighter than the HK mags, which is a plus in my book. Friends who used them overseas also recommended them, not to mention they have done incredible in independent testing, and some do have an NSN.

I have the windows on mine, more useful for just playing around at the range but for 10-15 extra bucks for the lot I figured why not. Be careful to count the rounds when loading as they will hold 31.5 rounds, so they can seat on a closed bolt with 30, if you don't overload them.

Mike

[sparkie]

Don't know good mags from bad, just know mine pop the bottom plate after sitting with 31. My son-in-law is gonna get me some since they throw them out after a couple o uses. He's Airborne Army type.

[Covey_Rider]

I'm going to through another vote down for the PMAG. I have never used the HK mags so I can't comment on whether they're better or worse than the PMAG. The PMAGs are durable, light, and very easy to clean. I purchased the ones with the window on the side, however I rarely actually utilized the window on the side. I have heard rumor however that 2nd MARDIV has put a ban using PMAGs. Whether or not this is true, I'm not sure. Either way, I have never had a malfunction using them and I still use them to this day outside of the Marine Corps. Good luck on your deployment and keep your head down.

[crazymjb]

I don't see why they would ban them as I have never talked to anyone who has had any issue with them, ever, period. I've had TONS of problems with USGI mags, more than I can count on one hand, and this is all in training, often in clean conditions. With regard to PMAGs I know some units issue them, and we were encouraged to pick them up on the platoon level. I can't speak for 2nd Mardiv but I highly doubt that is anything more than a rumor.

Mike

[DocGreek]

.....CRAGER "SS".....da' best!

[FaDeD]

I use pmags with the windows. i like them, though in a firefight i dont ever recal looking at the windows to check rounds lol usually its when im downloading

[hussaf]

Actually, the PMAGs at Xtremem outfitters were the cheapest ones I saw. Anyway, I'm in AF and enjoy the ones I purchased. Its pretty wet here now, and having nonmetalic items are nice. I don't think windows are worth it, but whatever, no biggie.

[dback13]

I think the ban is more than a rumor. Saw a sign at the MCX today by the PMags that said "PMags are banned in all government issued weapons".

How stupid....

[hussaf]

Wow, where was this? JVille? A lot of guys are using them here in AFG. They are really good gear.