Videos tagged with MSAR Magazines

This video reviews the Microtech STG-556 MSAR, a US-made clone of the Steyr AUG, focusing on a fourth-generation model. The reviewer highlights its origins as a 2007 clone, potential early reliability issues (feed issues, broken parts like charging handles and extractors), and the aftermarket support that emerged. This specific rifle features upgrades like a Manacor Arms charging handle and an updated bolt, addressing common failure points. The reviewer found it to be reliable and ergonomic, offering an affordable entry into the bullpup platform.

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.