Videos tagged with PMAG Gen 3

This video provides a first look at new gear from Hush Holsters, XTAR, Die Free Company (DFCO), and Magpul. Expertly presented by Ivan from Kit Badger, the review covers tactical apparel, XTAR batteries and chargers, Magpul magazines and stocks, and a specialized suppressor holster. The content highlights specific product features and potential applications for modern tactical setups.

This video provides a decade-long analysis of firearm magazine durability and reliability, drawing from extensive personal usage. The presenter details the wear patterns and failure modes of various magazine types, including PMAGs (Gen 2 and Gen 3), Lancer magazines, metal magazines, Duramags, and others. Key insights highlight that magazines are wear items, with failure rates often measured in thousands of rounds over years, and that duty magazines see significantly less use than training magazines. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding magazine limitations and choosing appropriate types for different applications.

This video, featuring D'Boss Firearms Staff, humorously highlights a customer's specific need for Magpul PMAG dust covers, emphasizing the importance of generational compatibility (Gen 2 vs. Gen 3). The staff demonstrate high expertise by identifying the correct accessory despite the customer's rapid and confusing explanation. The content serves as a practical, albeit comical, guide to identifying and potentially installing these specific magazine accessories.

This video provides a review and installation guide for Taran Tactical base pads, which function as magazine extensions for AR-15 and pistol magazines. The instructor discusses the pros and cons, including added weight and cost, but highlights benefits like increased capacity and faster reloads. A detailed installation process for a PMAG Gen 3 is demonstrated, emphasizing the need for specific magwell compatibility if using a magwell.

This review examines the VISMIX Double AR Mag Carrier, highlighting its budget-friendly price point ($22) compared to premium alternatives. The reviewer assesses magazine retention with various AR-15 magazines (PMAG Gen 3, older PMAGs) and 22LR magazines (Smith & Wesson M&P15-22), noting good retention for most. The carrier features double stitching and MOLLE compatibility for additional attachments.

This video strongly advises against most aftermarket firearm magazines, emphasizing that Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) magazines are generally the most reliable for survival in a gunfight. The instructor, with extensive military experience, highlights that firearm designs are often based around their intended magazines. He specifically calls out Shield Arms, ETS, and Magpul Glock magazines as unreliable training aids, and recommends Gen 3 PMAGs for AR-15s and OEM Beretta magazines for the M9/A4. The core message is to prioritize proven, manufacturer-supplied magazines for critical applications.

This guide details the installation of Springer Precision couplers and base pads on Hexmag and PMAG Gen 3 magazines. The process involves removing the original base pad by compressing the retention mechanism and sliding it off, potentially using a mallet for stubborn parts. Installation on Hexmags is straightforward, while PMAG Gen 3 installation requires orienting the base pad's curved portion towards the rear and tapping it into place with a mallet. These upgrades can increase magazine capacity and rigidity.