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.

This review of the Magpul PMAG 15 GL9 for Glock pistols highlights its lighter polymer construction compared to standard Glock magazines, which can affect firearm balance. The reviewer conducted function tests with reloaded ammunition and subjected the magazines to dirt and a truck-run-over test, finding them durable and reliable despite minor aesthetic damage. While functional, the reviewer notes the absence of a metal insert and rear round counter as potential drawbacks.

This review of the Magpul 40-round Gen M3 PMAG highlights its shared features with 30-round variants, including an anti-tilt follower and grip texture. Key differences noted are the 40-round designation stamp and a different locking tab design. The review covers weight comparison, drop testing, feeding reliability across multiple rifles, and price point analysis, concluding it's a durable and reasonably priced option.

This video provides a hands-on comparison of KCI aftermarket magazines against factory Glock magazines. It covers physical dimensions, weight, loading ease, disassembly procedures, and crucially, range testing for reliability. The KCI magazines are found to be dimensionally similar, slightly lighter, and perform reliably in testing, dropping free and locking up positively.