Surefire MAG5-60 Quad Stack 60 Round Magazine Review

Published on October 30, 2011
Duration: 9:57

The Surefire MAG5-60 60-round quad-stack magazine, priced at $129, is constructed from aluminum and designed for AR-15/M16 platforms. While it fits standard double pouches, its reliability is questionable, especially with steel-cased ammunition. Testing revealed malfunctions with both steel and brass-cased ammo in different platforms, suggesting potential issues with high spring pressure affecting bolt carrier speed.

Quick Summary

The Surefire MAG5-60 is a 60-round, quad-stack aluminum magazine for AR-15/M16 platforms, priced at $129. While it fits standard double pouches, testing revealed reliability issues with both steel and brass-cased ammunition, potentially due to high spring pressure affecting bolt carrier speed.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction to Surefire MAG5-60
  2. 01:31Size and Pouch Compatibility
  3. 02:19Disassembly and Internal Components
  4. 04:09Range Testing: Steel Case Ammo
  5. 05:30Range Testing: Brass Case Ammo
  6. 06:53Final Verdict and Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Surefire MAG5-60 magazine?

The Surefire MAG5-60 is a 60-round, quad-stack magazine designed for AR-15 and M16 platforms. It features an aluminum body and aims to provide higher capacity while maintaining compatibility with standard double magazine pouches.

How reliable is the Surefire MAG5-60 magazine?

Based on testing with steel and brass-cased ammunition in M16A2 and ACR platforms, the MAG5-60 exhibited reliability issues, including malfunctions. The high spring pressure may also affect bolt carrier speed, particularly with lower-powered ammo.

What are the dimensions and compatibility of the Surefire MAG5-60?

The MAG5-60 is wider than standard 30-round magazines due to its quad-stack design. It is engineered to fit into standard double magazine pouches but will not fit into single pouches.

What is the price of the Surefire MAG5-60 magazine?

The Surefire MAG5-60 magazine has a retail price of $129. This price point is considered high, especially given the reported reliability concerns compared to standard capacity magazines.

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