It seems like a lot of CGNers like them. Why? I haven't handled them, but since I have an AR in transfer now, I thought I should find out what the fuss is about. Should I consider them, or just buy some LAR-15's? Purpose would be recreational shooting, not competing if that makes any difference.
Why Pmags?
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Clobbersauras
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PMags work.
LAR mags have a less than perfect record of reliability. It's also harder to do proper drills involving mag changes with the LAR mags unless you have an extension of some sort on the base.
LAR mags have a less than perfect record of reliability. It's also harder to do proper drills involving mag changes with the LAR mags unless you have an extension of some sort on the base.
Clobbersauras
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- Waaay out west.
Double tap.
A huge part of their popularity is in the US and other places where they can be used as intended, at their intended capacity.
From what I have heard their main attraction is that the polymer does not bend. It is either whole and it works, or it is cracked and it's broken. They don't bend like metal mags. According to other accounts, pmags have survived things like being driven over by a truck, and surviving with no real damage.
So for us up here, they're not really a big deal because we have readily popular options that have double the capacity, such as the LAR-15 and AT-15 mags.
Though, many of the problems that people have with regular mags is that they get worn out and start having problems.
From what I have heard their main attraction is that the polymer does not bend. It is either whole and it works, or it is cracked and it's broken. They don't bend like metal mags. According to other accounts, pmags have survived things like being driven over by a truck, and surviving with no real damage.
So for us up here, they're not really a big deal because we have readily popular options that have double the capacity, such as the LAR-15 and AT-15 mags.
Though, many of the problems that people have with regular mags is that they get worn out and start having problems.
I have a bunch of both. I like the pmags but really only use my LAR mags unless I'm competing. Some shoots only allow you to load 5 rounds. If that's the case the pmags are way easier to use than the LAR mags, even when coupled. I'm not sure that Aranyakas better than a steel mag for that purpose though. Best part, great quality for the price.
lol no kidding, that thread is only like 2 weeks old too!
i dont have an AR or any Pmags, but lets first look at the benefits of polymer vs metal. Metal is more malleable, therefore when damaged they are likely to be dented causing rounds inside to bind and not feed properly. plastics and polymers generally do not suffer from this problem, however if they do become damaged they are more likely to be "broken." that said due to the flexibility of polymers it makes it less likely to break using the same amount of force it would be required to dent or bend a metal magazine. The lack of the spot welds which are found on the back spine of most conventional metal AR mags is also an advantage as those are known to become damaged. a broken or chipped polymer mag will be easier to spot in most cases than a dented metal mag or one which it's spot welds have come apart. Last but not least the weight difference.
why p-mags specifically over other polymer mags? good design and ergonomic shape, strong polymer, of course the trusted brand name is a reason for many and it's all wrapped up at a competitive price.
why p-mags specifically over other polymer mags? good design and ergonomic shape, strong polymer, of course the trusted brand name is a reason for many and it's all wrapped up at a competitive price.
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That was very long yet well said. Except the AR part, you don't have to own a AR. Now at the very least buy something that excepts AR mags. Maybe even a pmag
I pass on them myself with no negative reasons but with all the alternatives out there to run 10+ rounds I don't see the need. If I want to practice mag drills without excessive firing I simply load 3 rounds in my mags.
That was very long yet well said. Except the AR part, you don't have to own a AR. Now at the very least buy something that excepts AR mags. Maybe even a pmag
I pass on them myself with no negative reasons but with all the alternatives out there to run 10+ rounds I don't see the need. If I want to practice mag drills without excessive firing I simply load 3 rounds in my mags.
I compete in CQB. I notice that the LAR15 has a fail to feed issue from time to time with the guys that use them. I only use mine for ammo testing, because it is handy for 10 shot groups.
Mine sometimes fails. When competing I use pmags and C-mags. they work.
Mine sometimes fails. When competing I use pmags and C-mags. they work.
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That was very long yet well said. Except the AR part, you don't have to own a AR. Now at the very least buy something that excepts AR mags. Maybe even a pmag
sadly i don't own anything that takes AR mags either
...yet.soon...soon i will.
Armored Metal
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I did my first competition last month and most stages were limited to 5 rounds. I used a combination of pmags and crappy norc mags. The pmags worked flawlessely and will be used exclusively next competition.
