Videos tagged with Anti-Tilt Follower

This video provides an expert overview of the Magpul TMAG 30 Gen M3, highlighting its translucent design for ammunition visibility and round count management. It details the magazine's construction from proprietary olive drab polymer, its successful completion of strict Department of Defense testing for durability (drops, dust, chemicals), and its reliable internal geometry consistent with the PMAG line. The guide also touches upon ergonomic features like ribbed straps and compatibility with accessories.

This comprehensive review by Small Arms Solutions examines a wide array of magazines for the AR-15 platform, categorizing them from military-grade to plinker-grade. The instructor, with extensive experience in manufacturing and troubleshooting, highlights the historical evolution of magazines, from early steel waffle patterns to modern polymer designs. Key insights include the impact of follower design on feed reliability, the durability issues of early polymer magazines, and the superior performance of modern options like the Magpul PMAG and Lancer AWM. The video emphasizes that magazine quality significantly influences weapon system reliability, often being responsible for a majority of malfunctions.

This review covers ASC 5.45x39 magazines, highlighting their construction from stainless steel with a Marlube coating and a polymer anti-tilt follower. The presenter notes initial malfunctions with new magazines but subsequent reliable performance after a break-in period. The video emphasizes the importance of dedicated 5.45x39 magazines over attempting to use 5.56 magazines.

This review covers the Amend 2 polymer AR-15 magazines, highlighting their affordability and reliable performance. The reviewer emphasizes their ability to seat a full 30 rounds on a closed bolt without issue, a common problem with other brands. Durability is also tested, with the magazines surviving being run over by a truck. The reviewer recommends them for their price, grip texture, and USA manufacturing.

This video debunks the myth that placing an AR-15 magazine on the ground causes malfunctions. The instructor demonstrates that modern AR-15s, especially those with anti-tilt followers, can withstand this practice without issue. If malfunctions occur, the problem likely lies with the rifle itself, not the magazine placement technique.

This review tests the durability of Tapco AK-47 and AK-74 magazines, focusing on their polymer locking lugs and overall robustness. While generally functional and affordable, the review highlights past experiences with lug breakage during rough handling. The tests demonstrate surprising resilience against drops onto steel and clay, though performance degrades significantly when intentionally filled with dirt. The magazines are noted for their 922R compliance and anti-tilt followers, making them suitable for range use.

This video details the features and benefits of Chip McCormick Custom 1911 Auto 8-Round Power Magazines. It highlights their construction for high standards demanded by competitive and self-defense shooters, focusing on the roll-formed and polished feed lips, patented shooting style follower for flawless feeding of various bullet types, and proprietary heat-treated rocket wire springs for reliable feeding even when fully loaded for extended periods. The numbered witness holes for round count and the slightly extended removable plastic base pad with full front-to-back engagement are also discussed, along with available alternative base pads for different needs.