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    What are your thoughts on the 40 round PMags for an AR? Are they reliable?
    I know that many years ago, another company was making 40 rounders, but they just didn't feed reliably, so I never have used any.
    Thanks!
    Defund the Media !!

  • #2
    If you are going that route, I would suggest the Surefire 60 round mags. The are approved for use by our military. I found them in the 80 range, they are metal, and will also hold up well. There is a mechanism to even the tension so it is consistent. The 100 round, and others are a bit too long for a prone position.

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    • #3
      Or stick the the 30 rnds and buy some couplers. Or a roll of duck tape

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      • #4
        Thanks guys...think I'll leave 'em at the store.
        Defund the Media !!

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        • #5
          and keep an eye on the magazine release/catch spring. they tend to wear using double mags. at least that is what the T.O. (Tech Order) said

          https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...M6KQJHr5DHVxNb

          Originally posted by AD View Post
          Or stick the the 30 rnds and buy some couplers. Or a roll of duck tape
          According to my watch the time is now
          Past is dead and gone
          Don't try to shake it just nod your head
          Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On - Jimmy Buffett

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          • #6
            A SSG friend who has done four tours Loved the 60 round magazines, and said if he re deployed he is bringing some.

            Maybe we should start a collection.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by sawyerrt10 View Post
              and keep an eye on the magazine release/catch spring. they tend to wear using double mags. at least that is what the T.O. (Tech Order) said

              https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...M6KQJHr5DHVxNb

              Whats the pic of the bolt release latch for?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by AD View Post
                Whats the pic of the bolt release latch for?
                Come on now Mr. AR, that is clearly a lower receiver, so it must be the mag release. Sheesh, am I gonna have to school you on ham radio next?
                Defund the Media !!

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                • #9
                  That is the bolt release. The mag release is on the other side (right side)and is a button. It actuates the lever below the bolt release. The link image showed the bolt release disassembly.
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                  By the way KICK, how many ARs have you built?
                  Last edited by AD; 03-31-2015, 08:38 AM. Reason: The build comment was to Kick

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                  • #10
                    You are correct AD I did a quick and obviously not too thorough search. As far as builds...to include repairs of all sorts... quite a bit. .I was a firearms instructor in the USAF for 8 years.
                    According to my watch the time is now
                    Past is dead and gone
                    Don't try to shake it just nod your head
                    Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On - Jimmy Buffett

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                    • #11
                      The build comment was to that DA Kick, not you Saw

                      I still wonder why the mag spring would weaken with longer round magazines. That spring has nothing to do with the length of the mag as it is a mechanical stop(below the bolt release) that hold the mag in with mag well.

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                      • #12
                        I guess that I shouldn't post late at night after taking a prescription pain pill....mea culpa.

                        In answer to your question, I've built one, close to 15 years ago.
                        Defund the Media !!

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                        • #13
                          Whose yo daddy!

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                          • #14
                            Don't know AD, the instructors told us that and showed it to us in the t.o. it just said don't do it, not why not to do it..go figure it was written by and for the Army! LOL
                            According to my watch the time is now
                            Past is dead and gone
                            Don't try to shake it just nod your head
                            Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On - Jimmy Buffett

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                            • #15
                              40 round PMags function just fine, they are awkward to fire prone though. For my primary I keep 2 40's coupled have had it that way for quite some time and haven't had any issues. Personally I keep two of them for the first two loads, but then have 30's in pouches for reloads. YMMV.

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