Magpul PMAGs Suck More than PSA

Published on January 11, 2025
Duration: 9:49

This video provides a critical assessment of Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 magazines for Glock handguns. The instructor, Trench Grenade, details personal experiences with these magazines, highlighting significant reliability issues like failure to feed and double feeds. He strongly advises against using them for home defense or duty, recommending them only as training magazines due to their propensity for malfunctions. The video contrasts them with OEM Glock magazines, which are deemed more reliable for critical applications.

Quick Summary

Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 magazines for Glock handguns are flagged for significant reliability issues, including failure to feed and double feeds, making them unsuitable for home defense or carry. The instructor recommends using OEM Glock magazines for critical applications and reserves the Magpul PMAGs for training purposes only.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction: Glock Malfunctions & Magpul PMAGs
  2. 00:35Instructor's Thoughts on Magpul Glock Magazines
  3. 01:45Magpul AR-15 PMAGs vs. Glock PMAGs
  4. 02:44Common Malfunctions: Failure to Feed & Double Feeds
  5. 03:37Recommendation: Training Magazine Only
  6. 04:11Construction: Polymer vs. Steel Reinforcement
  7. 05:51PSA Dagger & Magpul Magazine Bundles
  8. 06:26Comparison with ETS Magazines
  9. 07:05Carry Setup: OEM Glock Magazines
  10. 08:30Magpul's Good and Bad Products

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reliability issues with Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 magazines for Glocks?

The primary issues reported are failure to feed, where the gun outruns the magazine spring, and bullets jettisoning from the magazine, causing double feeds or stovepipe malfunctions. These problems make them unreliable for defensive use.

Are Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 magazines suitable for home defense or concealed carry?

No, the instructor strongly advises against using Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 magazines for home defense or concealed carry. They are recommended only as training magazines due to their propensity for malfunctions.

What magazines does the instructor recommend for Glock handguns for defensive purposes?

The instructor consistently recommends using OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Glock magazines for defensive applications. He states that when your life depends on it, you should rely on proven, reliable magazines like those made by Glock.

Why are Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 magazines considered less reliable than Magpul's AR-15 PMAGs?

While Magpul PMAGs for AR-15s are generally well-regarded, the PMAG 17 GL9 for Glocks is criticized for its all-polymer construction without steel reinforcement, which may contribute to its durability and feeding issues. The AR-15 PMAGs, despite also being polymer, perform reliably.

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