Videos tagged with Magazine Weight

This video reviews a Classic Firearms branded translucent yellow AR-15 magazine. It details the magazine's compatibility with AR-15, M16, and M4 platforms, its construction features including texturing and an overinsertion tab, and its capacity. The review includes practical tests like a drop test for durability and round retention, weight measurements of loaded and unloaded states, and dimensional analysis. Pricing for single units and 10-packs is also provided.

This video reviews the Mora Arms MP5 30-round steel magazine, highlighting its construction, fitment in various MP5-platform firearms, and cost-effectiveness. The presenter demonstrates how the magazine rocks into place in some models and fits snugly in others, noting its solid steel build and metal follower. Testing indicates reliable cycling of ammunition.

This video provides a detailed weight comparison of various AR-15 magazines, highlighting Lancer magazines as potentially the lightest reliable option. The analysis emphasizes the cumulative weight savings of lighter magazines when carrying multiple units, particularly for extended operations or when conserving overall load.

This video compares steel and polymer rifle magazines, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses. Steel magazines are generally more durable, while polymer magazines are lighter. However, polymer can warp in extreme heat, potentially causing feeding issues, especially with certain AK platform magazines designed to be more robust against heat.

This video provides an in-depth look at the 5.45x39mm cartridge and AK-74 platform, discussing its current viability as a firearm purchase. It covers ammunition availability, accuracy comparisons to 5.56x45mm, penetration capabilities, maintenance considerations for corrosive ammo, recoil dynamics, and overall system weight. The presenters emphasize the importance of stocking ammunition before purchasing a 5.45x39mm firearm due to potential import restrictions and fluctuating market availability.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark discusses issues with Range Officers (ROs) in USPSA, proposing solutions like mandatory RO training and incentivizing experienced shooters. The panel also covers practical shooting tips, including using meal replacements for sustained energy during matches and the importance of using weighted magazines with dummy rounds for effective dry-fire training. They also touch on zero verification for optics and PCCs, and how to maximize dry-fire practice time for competitive shooters.