Videos tagged with Ranger Plate

John Lovell, a former Special Operations soldier and tactical instructor, provides practical insights into enhancing AR-15 PMAGs with accessories like Ranger Plates and MagPods. He demonstrates how these additions improve magazine extraction from plate carriers and create a more stable shooting platform, leading to increased accuracy. The video offers expert advice for optimizing essential rifle components.

This video reviews the Colt CR 6920 AR-15, highlighting its suitability as a robust duty rifle. It details the rifle's 16.1-inch government profile barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, A2 flash hider, and non-free-floated handguard. The review also covers the Aimpoint CompM4 optic, noting its military adoption as the M68 CCO and its rugged construction, as well as the Magpul Gen 3 magazine with an optional Ranger plate for enhanced handling and stability.

This guide details how to effectively use Magpods and Ranger Plates as improvised shooting rests for AR-15 magazines. It covers proper placement and technique for both Magpods (rigid, for firm surfaces) and Ranger Plates (flexible, for varied surfaces), enhancing stability during shooting. Instruction is provided by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society, an expert in tactical training.

This guide details a rigorous stress test of the Magpul AK PMAG Gen M3, conducted by AK expert Rob Ski. The test involves dropping magazines onto concrete, burying them in dirt and mud, and submerging them in a creek. Notably, the PMAGs demonstrated superior resilience compared to the test rifle, which experienced a recoil spring failure during the creek submersion.

This guide details how to upgrade standard USGI surplus magazines using Magpul accessories, focusing on improving reliability and handling. It covers the installation of the Magpul USGI Enhanced Self-Leveling Follower to prevent jams, the benefits of the L-Plate for protection and grip, the utility of Ranger Plates for rapid changes, and the use of the original Magazine Assist for easier extraction. The process is presented as a straightforward modification for intermediate users.

This video showcases the Magpul Speed Plate, an accessory designed for Glock 9mm and .40S&W pistol magazines. Similar in concept to Magpul's Ranger Plate for AR-15/M16 magazines, the Speed Plate aims to facilitate rapid magazine extraction and provide a more positive grip. It also serves to protect the base of the magazine from impacts. The product is available for purchase at Glockstore.com, identified by item number T0972.