New Polymer Magazines: Updating Our Magazine Manufacturing

This video provides a comprehensive comparison between polymer and metal AR-15 magazines, detailing their historical evolution, advantages, and drawbacks. It highlights key features like feed lip durability, follower design, and material resilience under various conditions, offering guidance for users to select the best option based on their specific needs and operating environment.

This video reviews the new 15-round metal magazines for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. The instructor highlights the increased capacity as a significant improvement for concealed carry, addressing a previous limitation of the platform. While the metal construction is noted, a key observation is that these new magazines eject slower and can hang up more easily at steeper angles compared to standard polymer magazines, though this is deemed a minor issue.

This video reviews the new 15-round factory Glock metal magazines for the Glock 43X and 48. The reviewer highlights the increased capacity as a game-changer for concealed carry, making these platforms more viable. While generally positive, the review notes potential cons like higher price and the need for real-world testing to confirm long-term reliability compared to established polymer magazines. The reviewer also touches on minor differences in magazine ejection performance.

This guide details the features of L3i Design Solutions' latest magazine offerings, including the Billet Stinger 15-round magazine and their new polymer magazine with an innovative spring-loaded ejection mechanism. It also covers their durable Billet CZ magazines, machined from 6061 aluminum. The information is presented from an experienced perspective, likely an instructor or product representative from L3i Design Solutions.

This video reviews the Shield Arms 15-round magazines for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. The reviewer highlights the increased capacity and metal construction as significant advantages over factory magazines. Key considerations include the need for a metal magazine release to prevent wear on the polymer version and the initial stiffness when loading the last few rounds. The disassembly process is shown to be straightforward, similar to standard Glock magazines.

This review tests the durability of Tapco AK-47 and AK-74 magazines, focusing on their polymer locking lugs and overall robustness. While generally functional and affordable, the review highlights past experiences with lug breakage during rough handling. The tests demonstrate surprising resilience against drops onto steel and clay, though performance degrades significantly when intentionally filled with dirt. The magazines are noted for their 922R compliance and anti-tilt followers, making them suitable for range use.

The redesigned Savage Arms Model 110 represents a significant evolution of a classic bolt-action rifle, blending heritage with modern innovation. Key enhancements include a completely redesigned stock for improved ergonomics and adaptability, featuring adjustable length of pull and comb height for a personalized fit. Internally, it retains the proven button rifle barrel and floating bolt head for accuracy, now complemented by modern materials, a corrosion-resistant finish, and an adjustable ACU trigger. The bolt system has been refined with dual ejectors and enhanced extractors for smoother, more reliable cycling. This next-generation Model 110 is presented as a versatile platform suitable for hunting, long-range precision, and competitive shooting.

Kyle Green of Green Me Outdoors highlights the Savage 110 Ultralight Elite as an ideal rifle for backcountry hunting, particularly for bear hunting in the UP of Michigan. Its folding design, carbon fiber construction, and short barrel with a pistol grip offer significant advantages for portability and maneuverability in dense terrain.

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Savage RXR22 semi-automatic .22LR rifle. R.J. from Savage Arms highlights key features including the 10-round rotary magazine with last-round bolt hold open, interchangeable grip modules for enhanced ergonomics, an integrated rail on the receiver for optics, and a threaded barrel with a 1/2x28 pitch. The guide also covers the simple tool-less takedown for stock removal and the straightforward method for removing the trigger group, emphasizing compatibility with aftermarket triggers and barrels.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Savage Arms factory, detailing the end-to-end manufacturing process for their rifles. It covers barrel creation from cutting and rifling to straightening and chambering, receiver machining including broaching and hardening, and final assembly, finishing, and testing. The tour highlights the precision and craftsmanship involved in producing a quality firearm.