AR Mag Hidden TRICK 2 #shorts

Published on January 5, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates a common 'trick' for AR-15 magazines, specifically Magpul PMAGs, showing that both windowed and standard 30-round variants can reliably hold an additional 31st round. The instructor, exhibiting intermediate expertise, uses a speed loader to efficiently test this extended capacity on a non-windowed PMAG, confirming it holds one extra round beyond its advertised capacity. The experiment concludes that both versions of the PMAG can accommodate 31 rounds.

Quick Summary

Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 Gen M3 magazines, including both standard and windowed variants, can reliably hold 31 rounds of 5.56x45mm ammunition. This exceeds the advertised 30-round capacity by one round, which can be manually seated after the initial 30 are loaded.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: The 31-Round PMAG Trick
  2. 00:14Loading the Standard PMAG with Speed Loader
  3. 00:29Testing the 31st Round
  4. 00:44Conclusion: Max Capacity Confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 30-round Magpul PMAG hold more than 30 rounds?

Yes, both the standard Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 Gen M3 and the windowed version have been shown to reliably hold 31 rounds of 5.56x45mm ammunition. This extra round can be manually seated after loading the advertised 30.

Does the '31-round trick' work on all Magpul PMAGs?

The video specifically tests and confirms the 'trick' on the Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 Gen M3 (standard black) and references the windowed version. It's generally understood to apply to most 30-round PMAG variants, but always test your specific magazines.

What tools are useful for loading AR-15 magazines quickly?

A speed loader, such as the Uniloder shown in the video, can significantly speed up the process of loading multiple rounds into AR-15/M4 pattern magazines like the Magpul PMAG.

What is the maximum capacity confirmed for the Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 Gen M3?

Through testing, it was confirmed that the Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 Gen M3, both standard and windowed versions, can accommodate exactly 31 rounds of 5.56x45mm ammunition. No space remained for a 32nd round.

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