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Watch: A field-expedient method for coupling magazines

April 3, 2018 by Matt Jin Leave a Comment

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 way to affix two magazines together. However, if you find yourself in a field situation, you can improvise with some 100 mph tape. Watch the video below to see Garret Machine, an Israeli SOF veteran, illustrate how he does it.

Featured image courtesy of GARRET MACHINE YouTube Channel

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Matt Jin Matt Jin is a writer for The Loadout Room and a former U.S. Army infantryman who has served as a radio telephone operator, automatic rifleman, and fire team leader. Matt is a graduate student pursuing his M.A. in communication studies at California State University, Fullerton where he also earned his B.A. in American studies. In his spare time, he practices photography and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He also enjoys traveling, watch collecting, and shooting guns. You can follow his work on Instagram (@U.S.Matt).

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