PMags are NOT cheap compared to other options such as standard GI mags.
That said I ONLY use PMags in my ARs. Here's why:
1. No-tilt follower - this is NOT a gimmick and actually works. I have had 100% feed functionality with my PMags over the course of 40k rounds.
2. Its true that PMags are designed to fit into an M16 magwell and not a STANAG magwell but just a bit of going over with a fine grit sandpaper will fix that and does NOT in any way negatively impact performance or durability.
3. I've NEVER had to "tap" a PMag to seat the ammo back in the mag so it would feed properly like many GI mags and other designs again over the course of 40k rounds.
4. The snap on dust covers are a nicety that helps keep your mags clean when awaiting emptying via your trigger finger.
5. Their durability is unmatched by standard GI mags and for that matter many other mags.
6. While the cost of the PMag is greater than a standard GI mag the additional cost is worthwhile in my mind to know that if I have to grab a mag and slap it into my carbine it'll feed properly without having to tap it or futz with it in order to make it work.
7. PMags are NOT a new gimmick. They've been around for some time and the military seems to think quite highly of them.
Now about the 308 PMags not having the anti-tilt followers - that is untrue. I have a DPMS LR-308 and a dozen 20rd PMags for it and every one of them has an anti-tilt follower.
Now all that said are they cheaper than a GI mag? No. Are they cheaper than many other polymer mags out there? No. Are they simply more reliable and durable than most other mags out there? In my experience yes. Is it worth the extra cost? Well that's up for you to decide. I decided yes but YMMV.
Oh and I could care less if it was a Magpul, Colt, Tapco etc. If it does everything the PMags did I'd use them if they cost less. In my humble opinion a cheaper option that fulfills all that the PMag does doesn't exist.
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