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Translucent Magazine Torture Test!

Juicey Media
Published on September 16, 2024
Category: Reviews
Duration: 34:26

This video conducts a rigorous torture test on various translucent AR-15 magazines, including the Magpul T-Mag, Lancer Gen 1 & 2, MFT Engage, KCI, and Amen 2. The tests involve drop tests onto concrete from increasing heights, shooting 10 rounds between drops, dragging the magazines behind a vehicle on a gravel driveway, and finally, dropping a 45 lb weight on them. The Magpul PMAG Gen 2 is used as a baseline. The T-Mag and Lancer Gen 2 emerge as the most durable, with the T-Mag and Lancer Gen 2 being the only ones capable of feeding rounds after the most extreme tests.

Tags

Magpul PMAG Gen 2
Magpul T-Mag
Lancer Systems Gen 1
Lancer Systems Gen 2
MFT Engage
KCI
Amen 2
AR-15 Magazines
Drop Test
Durability Test
Drag Test
Weight Test
Magazine Failure
Magazine Performance

Quick Summary

The Magpul T-Mag and Lancer Gen 2 translucent AR-15 magazines demonstrated superior durability in a comprehensive torture test, surviving extreme drops, a vehicle drag, and a 45 lb weight drop. They were the only models capable of feeding rounds after the most severe abuse, showcasing their robust construction and reliability under extreme conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:27Introduction: T-Mag vs. PMAG
  2. 00:57Drop Test Setup
  3. 01:51Baseline PMAG Gen 2
  4. 02:10Pre-Test Function Check
  5. 02:56Empty Drop Test
  6. 03:50Half-Full Drop Test
  7. 05:58Full Magazine Drop Test
  8. 07:40Higher Drop Test
  9. 09:29Final Function Check Before Drag Test
  10. 10:10Baseline PMAG Failure
  11. 11:38MFT Engage Magazine Issue
  12. 12:06Vehicle Drag Test Setup
  13. 12:52Drag Test Part 1 Results
  14. 13:43Drag Test Summary
  15. 14:24Post-Drag Test Function Check
  16. 15:33Drag Test Part 2
  17. 16:14Drag Test Part 2 Results
  18. 17:13Post-Drag Test Shooting
  19. 18:35Weight Drop Test Setup
  20. 19:09Weight Drop Test Aftermath
  21. 19:31Weight Drop Test Execution
  22. 23:23T-Mag Weight Drop Result
  23. 23:54KCI Weight Drop Result
  24. 24:20MFTt Weight Drop Result
  25. 24:41Lancer Gen One Weight Drop Result
  26. 25:01Amen 2 Weight Drop Result
  27. 25:20Post-Weight Drop Round Capacity Test
  28. 28:43Post-Weight Drop Feeding Test
  29. 30:40Lancer Gen 2 Feeding Test
  30. 31:34Final Feeding Test Results
  31. 32:05Overall Durability Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Which translucent AR-15 magazines are the most durable?

The Magpul T-Mag and Lancer Gen 2 magazines proved to be the most durable in a series of extreme tests, including drops, a vehicle drag, and a weight drop. They were the only ones capable of feeding rounds after the most severe abuse.

How did the Magpul T-Mag perform in the torture test?

The Magpul T-Mag showed impressive resilience, surviving extreme drop, drag, and weight tests. While it developed a bulge and a cracked feed lip, it remained functional and was able to feed rounds at the end of the testing.

What happened to the Magpul PMAG Gen 2 during the tests?

The baseline Magpul PMAG Gen 2, a used magazine, cracked in the back after the weight drop test, indicating it was compromised earlier in the testing process compared to some of the newer translucent models.

Which magazines failed completely during the weight drop test?

The KCI and Amen 2 magazines bulged so severely after the weight drop test that they could no longer fit into the magwell. The MFT Engage and Lancer Gen 1 magazines suffered broken followers, rendering them completely non-functional.

Were the translucent magazines able to hold 30 rounds after the tests?

After the extreme testing, most magazines struggled to hold a full 30 rounds. Some could only reliably seat around 10 rounds, while others like the Lancer Gen 2 and T-Mag, despite damage, could still feed the rounds that were loaded.

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