In today’s market, there is a myriad of mag pouches to choose from. They range from low-profile to very secure. Its a rarity to have a piece of kit that can do both without compromising the other. In my opinion, the Blue Force Gear Triple Mag Pouch is the way forward. They provide a solid grip on the magazine […]
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Mec-Gar USA Announces New Sig Sauer 226 X5 9mm Magazines
MIDDLETOWN, CONN. (02/05/19) – Mec-Gar USA is proud to announce the addition of an upgraded 9mm 19 round Sig Sauer P226 X5 magazine to their product line. The magazine consists of a 17 round tube with their new aluminum +2 basepad installed. Each magazine has Mec-Gar’s proprietary anti-friction coating which makes loading and unloading the […]
Product Announcement: Magpul PMAG D-50 LR/SR GEN M3
The Magpul PMAG D-50 is a rugged, lightweight, and reliable 50-round polymer drum magazine designed for 7.62×51 NATO/.308 Winchester ammunition for SR25/M110 pattern rifles. It’s capable of using longer-than-SAAMI-spec match ammunition, up to 2.830” OAL, such as M118LR. Engineered to the same exacting standards as the famous Magpul PMAG and PMAG D-60® drum magazines, the […]
Wicked Grips 1911 Magazine
In a previous Wicked Grips article, I thanked them. They introduced me to my old friend, the 1911. Because of this, I’m now buying a 10mm 1911. Wicked Grips has caused me to purchase even more 45 acp. Their 1911 Wicked Grips and 1911 magazine had me bringing my old friend to the range even more. The Wicked Grips […]
Tubb Precision flatwire springs overview
Growing up immersed in the “gun culture”, was a rewarding and character-building part of my childhood. Being raised in rural Alaska meant the only window outside of subsistence hunting culture was through the monthly gun mags in the local grocery store. When competitive shooting was brought up, one name was repeated over and over. David Tubb. […]
KCI USA Magazines: Affordable and Reliable
An Affordable and Reliable Replacement, KCI USA Magazines KCI USA Magazines offer a solution for you if you need an affordable and reliable replacement magazine for your fantastic plastic Glock pistol. Failure? Probably the Magazine The Glock pistol is undeniably one of the most popular and customizable pistols we’ve ever had. If you’ve ever encountered […]
35 Rounds of Fun: Carry More AR Ammo with TorkMag
TorkMag has AR magazines in 35 and 50-round capacity! By using dual springs and a rolling follower TorkMag manages to cram extra rounds into magazines only slightly larger than a normal mag. The 35-rounder will still fit in most magazine pouches and those extra five rounds can make a difference. If you needed more ammo […]
Hexmag 30 Round Magazine Review
It takes a good angle to stick out in the world of Ar15 magazines these days. The tug-of-war between Magpul and USGI aluminum mags hasn’t left a lot of room for newer or smaller competitors to make their way in the market. Hexmag’s 30-round mag’s visually distinctive grip pattern and use of the hexagonal-cut grip […]
Gun Glossary: Firearms Terminology
In gun culture, there is a lot of firearms terminology that can be intimidating for those attempting to communicate without being familiar with the jargon associated with the firearms industry. The Arms Guide’s Gun Glossary posts will focus on a few of these terms at a time, defining them for those of us (like myself) […]
Watch: A field-expedient method for coupling magazines
Taping magazines together is a practice that dates back to World War II. There are advantages and disadvantages to coupling magazines together. On one hand, it may help speed up reloads, but on the other hand, you’re dealing with a heavier and bulkier weapon. If you choose to do so, an actual magazine coupler would be the preferred […]