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November 5, 2012, 06:33 PM | #1 |
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New Magpul Gen M3 PMAG Overview
Well I'm still testing these mags (so far, so good) so no full review yet but here's a quick overview: Things that are different: -New polymer material for increased strength & durability. I can't feel a difference but Magpul says it's different -Modified external/internal geometry so they can be used in multiple platforms to include the HK416, MR556A1, SA-80, SCAR 16/16s, M27 IAR, and possibly others -The bolt catch cutout has been re-designed for use in the weapons above -The slide has an overtravel stop to ensure it can't go to far into the magwell which can cause issues with the bolts on non-AR rifles -Floorplate is slimmer to allow a better fit in dual mag pouches -Dustcover doesn't clip on the bottom anymore; only on the top Things that are the same: -The proven stainless spring is the same -The anti-tilt follower and curvature of the mag is the same. The follower is marked differently (see video) but is shaped the same -Disassembly is the same; no tools required -Still includes the dust/impact cover and it works on both the 'old' and new Gen M3 -Still made in the USA Here's a video with some close ups, a bunch of additional photos at the end, and demonstrations of what I was talking about above: MAGPUL GEN M3 HD OVERVIEW VIDEO LINK
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November 6, 2012, 01:04 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for the pics and the review. How much more are these mags, or are they the about the same price as older Pmags?
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November 6, 2012, 03:54 PM | #3 |
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They're the same price as the old (now called MOE PMags) PMags were. Those 'old' ones are on sale most places now. I got the non-window ones from Primary Arms for $14 shipped and the window ones are $16-18.
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November 11, 2012, 05:34 PM | #4 |
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I just wanted to point out that since Magpul made the magazines a little bit "skinnier" and they still feel the same structurally that the new material must be a little bit stiffer. In other words they are getting the same stiffness with less material. I am no mechanical engineer but that is just an observation.
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November 11, 2012, 11:25 PM | #5 |
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Also the Ranger base plates do not work on the new M3 magazines.
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November 12, 2012, 08:45 AM | #6 |
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Correct. Magpul told me they'd have the M3 Ranger plates at SHOT show and they'd be on shelves by spring time frame.
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November 12, 2012, 10:30 AM | #7 |
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Wow, I thought the old ones really thin.
Are the new ones less slippery or about the same?
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November 15, 2012, 11:14 PM | #9 |
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Nobody does polymer mags like the Russians. Those things are awesome. Metal molded in where it counts and very tough.
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