Soldiers have used PMAGs in their weapons in combat for years because of their proven reliability. Marine Corps Systems Command in December released a message which authorized the PMAG polymer magazine for use in the M27 infantry automatic rifle as well as in M16A4 rifle and M4 carbine. An AKMR with a PMAG.
Does the military use Pmag?
The Marine Corps, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force have selected the Magpul Gen M3 PMAG over the Army’s Enhanced Performance Magazine, or EPM. But the Army has been reluctant to follow the other services and is sticking with its EPM.
Why are PMAGs so popular?
The popularity of PMags has driven the aftermarket to deliver lots of upgrades to the magazine itself. The one is this example has an extended base plate that adds five rounds. You can add a bipod like device for more stability. You can also add a Ranger plate to make it easier to draw from a mag pouch.
What mags do the Marines use?
The black and medium coyote tan are now the only magazines authorized by the USMC for combat and training. The government-designed EPM USGI (aluminum) magazine will be used only for training purposes. The PMAG GEN 3 would be ideal for the M4, M16, M27IAR (Infantry Automatic Rifle) and M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon).
How many mags does a Marine carry?
In military terms, your basic combat load is at least seven 30-round magazines for an M4-style carbine rifle and two spare high-capacity pistol magazines for an issued personal defense weapon. Those who were issued a custom-built 1911 carried as many as seven spare single-column magazines for their .
Are PMAGs universal?
The GEN M3 PMAG is fully compatible and tested with all currently fielded AR-Pattern rifles including the M16, M4, Mk18, SPR/Mk12 variants, and other rifles of this lower receiver geometry, as well as weapons featuring the SA-80/HK416/IAR magazine well, and the M249 SAW.
How many mags does a Navy SEAL carry?
Standard issue combat vests carry 6 mags, the rifle will already have 1 in it – 7 mags is standard loadout, but as several people indicated, there could be a few more tucked away in buttpacks, etc.
