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Old 09-07-2017, 08:40 PM
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Newbie dumb question,just received 3 pmag with window,loaded one with 29 and looked at the window,it showed 25,I hand counted 29 before I started,what's up,something I'm doing??
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It's not an exact measurement but it gets a little more precise once you get down to 20-25 rounds.
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No, you aren't doing anything wrong. It's kinda like the fuel gauge in the car. When it gets down to ¼ tank, you really don't know exactly how much you have left.
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Old 09-07-2017, 10:24 PM
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Thanks guys
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well thats whacked.. how hard can it be, for the mag to be marked correctly.. lame man...
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The PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M2 MOE Window is a 30-round 5.56x45 NATO (.223 Remington) AR15/M4 compatible magazine that offers a cost competitive upgrade from the aluminum USGI.
Optimized for use with Colt-spec AR15/M4 firearms
In addition, durable dual-side transparent windows allow for quick determination of approximate number of rounds remaining in the magazine MSRP $15.95
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I like Lancer mags:
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Like the look that Lancer mag
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The Lancer mag is a little more expensive. It is a hybrid design and has metal feed lips. I have one gun that doesn't always allow an empty mag to drop free, but it works all the time with the Lancer.

So far I only have one, but more are on the way. More testing to follow. PMAGs are great and have been my "go to" mag up to now. If the Lancer proves durable and reliable, I'm switching.
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