HSGI TACO Pouch Problem with AK Mags

Published on December 16, 2013
Duration: 4:25

This video highlights a potential issue with HSGI TACO pouches when used with AK magazines during fast reloads. The speaker, Rski from AK Operators Union, demonstrates how the bungee cord retention can snag the bullet tip, preventing a full magazine insertion and potentially causing a malfunction. While still favoring the pouches, he advises users to be aware of this specific failure mode.

Quick Summary

HSGI TACO pouches can present a bullet tip snagging problem with AK magazines during fast reloads. The bungee cord retention may hook the bullet, preventing the magazine from fully seating. This issue appears more common with AK mags than M4 mags and can cause reload failures.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and Problem Statement
  2. 00:16HSGI TACO Pouch Issue with AK Mags
  3. 00:38Bullet Tip Snagging Explained
  4. 00:51Comparison to M4 Mags
  5. 01:11Operator Discussions and Replication
  6. 01:39Demonstration of Bungee Cord Hooking
  7. 01:51Bullet Held Back by Bungee Cord
  8. 02:05Consequences of Bullet Snag
  9. 02:17Impact on Fast Reloads
  10. 02:49Speaker's Continued Investigation
  11. 03:01Awareness of the Issue
  12. 03:16Reiterating the Hooking Mechanism
  13. 03:25Bullet Sticking Out of Magazine
  14. 03:38Call for User Feedback
  15. 04:00Final Thoughts and Awareness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary problem identified with HSGI TACO pouches and AK magazines?

The main issue is that during fast reloads, the bungee cord retention on HSGI TACO pouches can snag the bullet tip of an AK magazine. This prevents the magazine from fully seating into the rifle, causing a reload failure.

Does this problem occur with all magazines in HSGI TACO pouches?

The speaker notes that this issue has not occurred with M4 magazines, suggesting it is more specific to AK magazines. It also doesn't happen every time, but during specific moments of rapid, forceful extraction.

What are the consequences of the bullet tip snagging?

If the bullet tip is snagged by the bungee cord, the magazine will not fully seat into the rifle's magazine well. This means you cannot perform a proper reload, leaving you unable to get your rifle back into operation quickly.

What advice is given to users experiencing this issue?

Users are advised to be aware of this potential failure mode. If a reload feels obstructed, it's important to check the magazine seating. The speaker is continuing to investigate the problem and seeks feedback from other users.

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