Hybrid Magazines, GRIPP Magtabs, 1rd Magazine?

[RED ZMAN]

I was trying some stuff out, found some interesting things out so I thought I'd share.

First, how I came upon it.

I've got one 25 round S&W magazine, and 3 Promag long 10 round magazines.

While one of the Promags was disassembled to get converted to a 33rd mag, I decided to replace the load assist lever on the S&W model with one of the blue aluminum ones I got.

With the parts for both magazines sitting near each other, I decided to see if any parts from one fit the other.

They all fit the other.

Here's what we got.


^^^
From bottom to top.

1. Stock ProMag 10rd Long Magazine.
2. Modified Promag 10rd Long Magazine, now holds 33rds with aluminum assist button.
3. ProMag 10rd Long Magazine with S&W 25 round magazine internals and aluminum assist button. Functions fine.
4. S&W 25rd magazine, with 10 ProMag 10rd magazine innards. Actually holds ONE round this way. LOL


^^^
Closer.

So, I was looking at the plastic locking plates at the bottom that hold the floor plates on, and yup, they both swap over.



I purchased a GRIPP MagTab and decided to try it on.



And yep, you can get MagTabs on your ProMags if you like.

I'm looking to order some more of the tabs and the floor plate locking plates to convert the rest of my Promags.

Hope this helps or is of some interest to everyone.. Time to go convert the rest of my magazines now.

[Majorlk]

I didn't think the MagTabs would fit the ProMag. I'm happy to learn that I was wrong. I wonder if the interchangeability of parts between the two brands is a coincidence?

Have you found the manufacturer of S&W's magazines?

[RED ZMAN]

Well, you were RIGHT, but I went back to my Korean car modifying roots and looked at all the parts. If you get the floorplate latch from a S&W and put it on a ProMag, it fits the S&W mag bottoms or the MagTabs.

I don't know who makes them, but with how slow they are coming out I'm assuming they are made over seas. They look VERY similar, but the ProMag has screws holding it together and the S&W ones don't.

Now, should I leave one of these as a 1rd magazine? LOL

[Boz]

Originally Posted by RED ZMAN

Now, should I leave one of these as a 1rd magazine? LOL

Yes, and also hot glue the tab on the Follower so the bolt doesn't stay open.

[RED ZMAN]

Update. You can actually do this without ordering the Floorplate Catch.



As I've marked that one, if you just drilled 2 holes in the plate, it would fit perfectly. I'm going to order some more of the tabs and do it this way.

[earlthesniper]

Originally Posted by Majorlk

I didn't think the MagTabs would fit the ProMag. I'm happy to learn that I was wrong. I wonder if the interchangeability of parts between the two brands is a coincidence?

Have you found the manufacturer of S&W's magazines?

Would anyone know.where i can buy GRIPP MAGTABS?

Thanks,

Earl

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[GhostMutt]

Originally Posted by earlthesniper

Would anyone know.where i can buy GRIPP MAGTABS?
Thanks,
Earl

Once again these guys have got you covered, another ITAR controlled product that i am forbidden to order....lucky you

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[trebor127]

Originally Posted by earlthesniper

Would anyone know.where i can buy GRIPP MAGTABS?

Thanks,

Earl

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quite a few places sell them if you search.....

Gripp Magtabs | eBay

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Magazine GRIPP Magtab

keith

[earlthesniper]

Originally Posted by trebor127

quite a few places sell them if you search.....

Gripp Magtabs | eBay

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Magazine GRIPP Magtab

keith

Thank you!

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