Videos tagged with Waffle Magazine

This short video explores the 'waffle' pattern found on some firearm magazines, explaining its engineering purpose as a structural reinforcement. It highlights examples like the Dragunov SVD and the .308 Galil, showcasing how these ridges allow for thinner, lighter materials while maintaining magazine integrity. The video also touches upon the 'chocolate bar' reinforcement style seen on the Sudanese contract AR-10.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt Model 601, the first M16 variant adopted by the U.S. military, specifically the Air Force in Southeast Asia around 1960. Experts from Brownells highlight its unique features, including the waffle magazine, cast-style front sight, brown fiberglass handguards, triangle charging handle, and the distinctive 'no fence' lower receiver. The review emphasizes the historical significance and evolutionary steps from this early model to later M16 variants.