Coming Clean About The White Stuff On My Mags

Published on November 24, 2024
Duration: 0:47

This video explains the origin of white residue on firearm magazines, clarifying it's not lubricant but paint from an accidental spray incident. The speaker details how a stray round hit a spray paint can near a target, causing it to splatter onto his gear, including AR-15 PMAGs. This highlights an unexpected consequence of range maintenance practices.

Quick Summary

The white residue on firearm magazines was caused by an accidental spray paint incident. While shooting, a stray round hit a paint can near a target, causing it to rupture and splatter paint onto the speaker's gear, including AR-15 magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Viewer Question: White Residue on Mags
  2. 00:04Target Maintenance: Spray Painting
  3. 00:18The Accidental Paint Splatter
  4. 00:27Paint on Gear and Magazines

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the white residue on Johnny Q's firearm magazines?

The white residue was not lubricant but paint from an accidental spray paint incident. A stray round hit a paint can near the target, causing it to spray paint onto the speaker's plate carrier and magazines.

Why does Johnny Q spray paint his steel targets?

Johnny Q spray paints his steel targets to make hits more visible during shooting sessions. This allows him to clearly see where each round impacts the target, especially from longer distances like 100 yards.

What type of magazines were affected by the paint splatter?

The paint splatter affected several AR-15 magazines, specifically mentioning Magpul PMAGs. These are common polymer box magazines designed for the 5.56x45mm NATO caliber.

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