Destroying AR15 Mags for SCIENCE

Published on June 12, 2024
Duration: 11:42

This video conducts a series of destructive tests on AR-15 magazines, including the Desert Tech Quad Stack, Magpul PMAG, and Lancer Systems Gen 1. Tests involve repeated drops from various orientations and a high-velocity impact against a concrete wall. The Desert Tech Quad Stack demonstrated surprising resilience, with only the base plate failing during the wall impact. Magpul and Lancer magazines also endured significant abuse, though they experienced different failure points.

Quick Summary

This video conducts extreme durability tests on AR-15 magazines from Desert Tech, Magpul, and Lancer Systems. After surviving multiple drops, the magazines were thrown at a concrete wall. The Desert Tech Quad Stack's base plate failed, the Magpul PMAG's follower 'exploded,' and the Lancer Gen 1's base plate detached, showcasing their resilience and specific failure modes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Magazine Drop Test Revisited
  2. 00:13Testing Desert Tech Quad Stack Magazines
  3. 01:15Desert Tech Quad Stack Drop Test: Functionality Check
  4. 01:58Desert Tech Quad Stack Drop Test: Top of Magazine
  5. 02:17Desert Tech Quad Stack Drop Test: Spine Impact
  6. 02:36Desert Tech Quad Stack Drop Test: Face Impact
  7. 03:48Lower Receiver Issue: Takedown Pin Detent Stuck
  8. 04:02Desert Tech Quad Stack Firing Test
  9. 04:37Testing Magpul PMAG and Lancer Systems Gen 1
  10. 04:52Magpul PMAG and Lancer Gen 1 Drop Test: Spine Impact
  11. 05:12Magpul PMAG and Lancer Gen 1 Drop Test: Face Impact
  12. 06:53Extreme Test: Throwing Magazines at Concrete Wall
  13. 07:04Desert Tech Quad Stack Wall Impact Test
  14. 08:20Lancer Gen 1 and Magpul PMAG Wall Impact Test
  15. 08:40Aftermath: Desert Tech Quad Stack Failure Analysis
  16. 08:59Aftermath: Lancer Systems Gen 1 Failure Analysis
  17. 09:17Aftermath: Magpul PMAG Failure Analysis
  18. 10:49Lancer Magazine Reassembly and Functionality
  19. 11:07Conclusion: Magazine Durability Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Desert Tech Quad Stack magazine perform in durability tests?

The Desert Tech Quad Stack magazine performed surprisingly well in drop tests, surviving multiple impacts. Its base plate eventually failed when the magazine was thrown at a concrete wall, but the main body remained intact.

What were the failure points for the Magpul PMAG and Lancer Systems Gen 1 magazines during extreme testing?

The Magpul PMAG failed when its follower compressed and 'exploded' during a concrete wall impact. The Lancer Systems Gen 1 magazine's base plate detached during the wall impact, but the magazine body remained functional and was reassembled.

Are the tested AR-15 magazines considered durable based on this video?

Yes, the tested AR-15 magazines, including Desert Tech Quad Stack, Magpul PMAG, and Lancer Systems Gen 1, demonstrated significant durability under extreme drop and impact conditions, exceeding typical real-world stress.

What was the most extreme test performed on the AR-15 magazines?

The most extreme test involved throwing the loaded magazines at a 3-foot thick concrete wall at high velocity. This test pushed the magazines beyond realistic combat or training scenarios to assess their ultimate breaking points.

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