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A STANAG magazine [1] [2] or NATO magazine is a type of detachable firearm magazine proposed by NATO in October 1980. [3] Shortly after NATO's acceptance of the 5.56×45mm NATO rifle cartridge, Draft Standardization Agreement ( STANAG ) 4179 was proposed in order to allow NATO members to easily share rifle ammunition and magazines down to the ...
The magazine conceived for the 5.56×45mm NATO version of the rifle is called the Magpul PMag, a high-impact, 30-round, polymer magazine claimed by Magpul to be significantly more resistant to wear, shock, and harsh environments than other counterparts on the market.
Magpul has been granted a patent [47] for a STANAG-compatible casket magazine, [48] and such a magazine was also debuted by SureFire in December 2010, and is now sold as the MAG5-60 and MAG5-100 high capacity magazine (HCM) in 60 and 100 round capacities, respectively, in 5.56mm for AR-15 compatible with M4/M16/AR-15 variants and other firearms ...
AR-15 outfitted with Magpul's MOE stock (similar but not identical to the company's CTR stock), MOE pistol grip and trigger guard, MBUS rear sight, PMAG magazines, ladder rail panels, and AFG foregrip; the PMAGs themselves have been outfitted with the company's Ranger Plate magazine floorplates British L85A2 rifle fitted with a 30-round Magpul EMAG box magazine 7.62×51mm PMAG as used with the ...
A close-up of an L85A2 with the polymer Magpul EMAG. Note the clear round counting window. SA80 weapons are fed from a STANAG magazine, usually with a 30-round capacity. Initially issued magazines were aluminium Colt magazines which were not particularly robust, leading to a steel replacement being produced by ROF Radway Green. [56]
Suitable component bullets are available from Sierra Bullets, Vollmer Bullets, Hawk Bullets, Maker Bullets, and Fury Bullets. The .375 SOCOM feeds from most GI-type 5.56 M16 magazines, however Magpul P-Mags are not recommended. Thirty round 5.56 magazines hold 10 rounds of .375 SOCOM ammunition and 40 round 5.56 magazines hold 14.
The 5.56 rifle includes a number of other manufacturer's parts such as a Troy Industries railed handguard and Samson folding iron sights, a Hogue rubberized pistol grip, and three Magpul PMAG 30-round STANAG magazines. The 7.62 variant uses SR-25 pattern magazines. The SR-556SC comes with three 10-round magazines and does not have the flash ...
The Magpul PDR (Personal Defense Rifle) is a prototype bullpup-style 5.56×45mm NATO carbine unveiled by Magpul Industries in 2006. Although halted in development as of 2011 it has garnered some attention, largely due to its "futuristic" appearance.