2nd bullet canting upward in Gen 2 PMAGs

Departed402 · February 28, 2013, 03:29 AM

My friend’s Magpul Gen 2 PMAGs are are having an issue, and as you can see in the photos, the second round in the magazine cants upward. The bullets can be put into this position simply by inserting the magazine, and he didn’t seem to be slamming the PMAGs in with any excessive force. I did not see these PMAGs in action on the range, but when the charging handle is racked all the way and released the result is a double feed. My primary concern is that this issue should not exist. My friend says he has been storing these PMAGs upside down with the dust covers on. I checked his Gen 3 PMAG and the bullets would not readily be put in this position; however, I pull second bullet into the position like in the photos of the Gen 2 PMAGs fairly easily. Have any of you guys seen this issue before? If so, have the PMAGs functioned normally in your experience? Are there ways to prevent it?

Quadpod88 · February 28, 2013, 03:43 AM

I had gen2 p-mags when i was downrange. I actually never had a problem with them. They might be defective set. You could try pulling the springs and letting them rest. If that doesn't work try calling the company and complaining.

NESHOOTER · March 1, 2013, 12:48 AM

change the follower that one could be bugged...

Fishbed77 · March 1, 2013, 01:04 AM

I have a 20-round gen 2 Pmag that has the same problem. Magpul makes a bazillion mags and there is bound to be a lemon. I find that if I am careful loading it, it works fine for a range mag.

February 28, 2013, 03:29 AM	#1
Departed402 Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 770	2nd bullet canting upward in Gen 2 PMAGs My friend’s Magpul Gen 2 PMAGs are are having an issue, and as you can see in the photos, the second round in the magazine cants upward. The bullets can be put into this position simply by inserting the magazine, and he didn’t seem to be slamming the PMAGs in with any excessive force. I did not see these PMAGs in action on the range, but when the charging handle is racked all the way and released the result is a double feed. My primary concern is that this issue should not exist. My friend says he has been storing these PMAGs upside down with the dust covers on. I checked his Gen 3 PMAG and the bullets would not readily be put in this position; however, I pull second bullet into the position like in the photos of the Gen 2 PMAGs fairly easily. Have any of you guys seen this issue before? If so, have the PMAGs functioned normally in your experience? Are there ways to prevent it?

February 28, 2013, 03:43 AM	#2
Quadpod88 Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Posts: 62	I had gen2 p-mags when i was downrange. I actually never had a problem with them. They might be defective set. You could try pulling the springs and letting them rest. If that doesn't work try calling the company and complaining. __________________ *God made all men, but it was Sam Colt who made them equal.*

March 1, 2013, 12:48 AM	#3
NESHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Posts: 469	change the follower that one could be bugged...

March 1, 2013, 01:04 AM	#4
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 1,466	I have a 20-round gen 2 Pmag that has the same problem. Magpul makes a bazillion mags and there is bound to be a lemon. I find that if I am careful loading it, it works fine for a range mag.