Best AR-15 Magazine Reviews

There are several good AR-15 magazines out on the market.

We get this question every week “What is the best magazine for the AR-15 rifle?”

Check out the list of AR-15 Magazine Reviews on PMAG by MagPul, C Products, USGI, Tapco, Brownells and Colt.

#1 Colt AR-15 Magazine Review

What can I say? It’s a Colt GI-mag. Was shipped fast and was dirty but it works well, and at the time it had a good price. Was six years old, scratched up and dirty, but that’s OK. I knew what I was getting into due to other reviews.

Not sure this is an original colt M16 magazine.. but it sure does feel like it. It doesn’t have the follower like the pmags, so there is more room for jams. Haven’t tried it yet. But damn! Does it look good on a Colt AR. Classic AR15/M16 look. Cant go wrong with arms unlimited prompt shipping.

#2 PMAG Magazines by MagPul

Exceptionally rugged, combat- and competition-ready magazine functions flawlessly, even when left fully loaded for extended periods.

These PMAGS by MagPul are corrosion-proof, self-lubricating one-piece body of fiber-reinforced, molded polymer has no spot welds or joints to impair the follower, and the constant internal curve ensures smooth, unobstructed movement of the round stack. What’s more, is these suckers have been run over by tanks and kept ticking.

Anti-tilt follower stabilizes the stack to help prevent nose-diving and bolt-over-head failures. Heat-treated, stainless steel spring is stress-relieved for optimal performance.

Question: What are you using to hold your magazines at the shooting range for combat style shooting?

We use the Condor Triple Kangaroo Magazine Pouch and connect it to our plate carrier rig. It’s easy to do with some paracord or quick clips.

The bungie cords help keep your mags from falling out if you are running and during tactical shooting.

#3 MagPul AR-15 Magazine

This is the best mag I have come across. Magpul’s quality is second to none. The plastic shell is much tougher and durable than most of the AR magazines I have used. Just by handling it you can tell it is very well made. The follower is fantastic too.

Very smooth and if you press at any point it depresses equally, as opposed to cheaper models, thus reducing a chance for misfire. I’ve added 12 of these to my collection. Made even better with Ranger plates.

Question: Where can I get the cool mag covers you see online?

Check out the GunSkins Mag Skin Camouflage Kit DIY Vinyl Wrap (Victory Specialty Pattern).

These skins are pretty cool to trick out your weapon.

 

#4 Brownells AR-15 Magazine

Today I took them to the range to test fire. I only loaded 20 rounds of WWB 55FMJ into each mag. With the price and availability of this stuff going crazy I figured 20 was good enough for now. On the other hand, this is known good ammo, running through two known good rifles.

I split the mags into 2 piles and proceeded to run them through these two rifles rapid fire. All ten tested OK, no trouble found.

Question: What is a good basic single mag pouches that I can attach to my molle vest?

Check out the Condor – Single Open top Mag Pouch

The MALICE clips on this pouch work with MOLLE gear or just to clip on your belt and go. The cost is great for under $10 and will last a long time.

#5 AR-15/M 16 PMAG Polymer Magazine

The PMAGs, as far as I am concerned, are the best on the market. I own a couple dozen or them.

Self lubricating, they slip right into the magazine well and the with a push of the release they drop right out. The thirty round too long for shooting over the bench? Get the twenty rounders.

The anti-tilt followers are more than just a plus, quite functional. They weather great and with the dust covers they easily store charged. Price is right also. No sharp edges to cut or mark the gun.

#6 MISSION FIRST TACTICAL (MFT)

The MFT Extreme Duty Window Magazine has dual-side windows with numerical markers.
High visibility coil on the spring
Next Generation Long Glass Fiber Polymer
Enhanced Strength & Durability
Ribbed front and rear gripping surface
Tool-less disassembly with double floor plate safety release tabs
Long-life USGI-spec stainless steel spring
Four-way anti-tilt self-lubricating follower
Flared floor plate
Oversized bolt catch
Paint Pen dot matrix

#7 Amend 2 Mod 2 Amend 2 Mod 2

#8 Sentry HexMag Series 2

#9 Strike Industries

#10 Troy Industries Battlemag

#12 ATI

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Question: What are the brands you would put at the top of the AR-15 mags ratings? Tapco and Mag-Pul are good – can’t go wrong.

Question: What are you hearing about the brownells ar 15 magazine – any reviews? How good are brownells ar 15 magazines? Or what about Thermold? Check out the reviews above for AR 15 magazines you will find at Brownells. Check out Brownells AR-15 magazines here

Question: What are your favorite go to mags at the range? Tapco or MagPul flip a coin. I have both and they are great.
Question: Do you have any info on the hexmag ar magazine review? Check out the video below.

Question: how good are the caa ar-15 magazines in 2016? Check out the video below.

Question: Do you have any info on TAPCO vs PMAG? Check out the videos and reviews above.

Question: What about CPD mags? yes; they are getting good reviews. Check out the video for C products defense mags below.

Question: What about Pmags vs lancer? Or Lancer vs hexmags? We lime to test all of our gear at the range and see what works the best. We own Tapco and several other mags like.

Question: I like to shoot and own a black rifle. How can I find out more info on the NRA? Check out the NRA website here.

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