M&P15-22 Mag development

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

The purpose of this thread is to show the stages of product development. I have been working hard for the past 2 months developing a new magazine for the M&P15-22. To the forum moderators I'm not here selling anything just providing information and pics. I know there are several vendors and product development companies on this site that are capable of engineering new products for the M&P15-22. I will only provide basic information as I do not want to give away all my secrets at least not yet.

There are currently a handfull of companies who manufacture magazines for the M&P15-22. I know everyone feels a certain way about each company in regards to quality, capacity, availability, and pricing. Those companies include the stock Smith and Wesson 25 and 15 round mags, Promag's 32 round mag, and Plinker tactical 35 round mag. Please understand I'm not in no way shape of form trying to downplay any of these companies. I respect each one of them and their hardwork to develop new products for the us. I Welcome all comments. So without further a do, I will begin with the first step.

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Step #1:

I reverse engineered each part of the Stock 25 rd S&W Magazine.

 

[strobro32]

What's the capacity?

 

[Kayback]

If these are what I think they are I'll take 5.

KBK

 

[TacoDaTugBoat]

Awaiting more info. As a note, S&W doesn't make 15 round mags. Their are 10 rounders and 10/25 rounders.
Looking forward to see what comes next.

 

[Triggs75]

Sub'd.

Keep them coming and don't forget about us Kali guys who can only have 10 round mags

Chad

 

[crazykg85]

What is the result you are looking for? Or is this a surprise thing and we all have to wait to find out ?

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

What's the capacity?

I will be able to supply that information when ready. Just know everyone will be happy. Trust me

 

[TacoDaTugBoat]

Belt feed?

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Awaiting more info. As a note, S&W doesn't make 15 round mags. Their are 10 rounders and 10/25 rounders.
Looking forward to see what comes next.

I'm sorry 10 round mags I'm losing my mind. Thanks for the correction. There is also a 32 and 35 round mag by promag and plinker

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Sub'd.

Keep them coming and don't forget about us Kali guys who can only have 10 round mags

Chad

Oh no sir I haven't forgot about the Cali or New York guys. I'm just focused on a current design.

What is the result you are looking for? Or is this a surprise thing and we all have to wait to find out ?

Well right now its a surprise, I will disclose information when ready. Figured folks would be interested in a thread regarding new product development.

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Belt feed?

No belt feeding.

 

[Majorlk]

Belt feed?

Dream on. Belt feed would take a complete redesign of the 15-22's action, including the lower.

 

[strobro32]

Just know everyone will be happy. Trust me

That is the kind of answer I like to hear.

Dream on. Belt feed would take a complete redesign of the 15-22's action, including the lower.

Not really. It would only take minor tweaking to Lakeside Machine's existing beltfed .22LR upper to work. Too bad he is selling his company.

 

[Majorlk]

Not really. It would only take minor tweaking to Lakeside Machine's existing beltfed .22LR upper to work. Too bad he is selling his company.

Note that's an upper designed specifically for belt feed. It's not a modified 15-22 upper.

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Very creative. Who is he selling the company to?

 

[strobro32]

I'm not sure if anyone has made an offer. He was shopping the idea around at the Creek.

Back on topic, I really like box mags for firearms. I'm looking forward to DT's design. Please keep us informed as much as possible.

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Here is my first design of the new mag after I had all the dimensions on the stock mag. Let me know what you guys think. Please keep in mind this is not the final render

 

[Majorlk]

Looks like a magazine.

 

[Kayback]

How do you load it? Most .22 mags I've seen require the loading buttons to stop your fingers breaking.