So I just got my new AR for myself on Black Friday (Merry Christmas to me). Anyways, I have been looking at getting additional mags (one just isn't enough) and I am confused as to what mags to get. Seems like a lot of people stick with the Magpul pmags, but are they that much better then the hexmags? They are about the same price. I don't mind not following what everyone else is doing, but if they are that much better....
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5point5sixGUY
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Buy a hexmag and try it out, they're only a few dollars. If you like it and it doesn't give you any issues get some more, I stick with pmags, but that's just me.
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just plain joe
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I will stay in my lane here and say that I have no experience with "hexmags". I have used P-Mags since 2008 in my patrol rifle and they are GTG. I'm fortunate as my employer supplies the ammo and I shoot about 1000 to 1500 rounds of 5.56 per year. I keep my Noveske 10.5 cleaned and lubed and have had no magazine related malfunctions.
Buy the P-Mags and don't look back.
HTH.
Joe
Buy the P-Mags and don't look back.
HTH.
Joe
coolcobramatt
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Just be patient and someone will have a ludicrous sale on Pmags. It'll be worth the wait.
At $89 shipped for Gen 2s PMAGs why buy Hexmags?
30-Round PMAG, 10-Pack, Black : AR-15/M16 223/5.56 PMAG GEN M2 MOE MAGAZINES | Brownells
30-Round PMAG, 10-Pack, Black : AR-15/M16 223/5.56 PMAG GEN M2 MOE MAGAZINES | Brownells
Kadonny
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I have a few Hexmags and some GI's, but the majority of what I shoot is Pmags.
Pmags here....just received 10 20 rounder's.
imakmst
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Xfuzz, did you find the 20s on sale?
Hexmags work just fine, but I find the polymer they are made from a little 'slicker' than the textured finish of the PMAG. Not a big deal unless they get covered in something slippery, we did a drill where the instructor covered our hands in baby oil (sounds weird but a useful experience) before we ran through all of our usual reload / failure simulation drills, and I was glad I had PMAGs with me instead of Hexmag / USGI.
For general range use, Hexmag / Troy / MFT / USGI are all fine IMO. They're probably all fine for any purpose but I stick with PMAGs and USGI because it's what I know and the cost different is so minimal.
(Side note: I have read of people having problems with the over-insertion stop on the Gen M3 PMAGs but haven't experienced that myself)
For general range use, Hexmag / Troy / MFT / USGI are all fine IMO. They're probably all fine for any purpose but I stick with PMAGs and USGI because it's what I know and the cost different is so minimal.
(Side note: I have read of people having problems with the over-insertion stop on the Gen M3 PMAGs but haven't experienced that myself)
I use P-Mags.. Never have had any issues with them and it seems like most people use them as well since they are "cheap"... A lot of people use upgraded GI mags as well, but it's really whatever floats your/their boat.. I'd say to buy a bunch of 30s, a few 20s, and a few 10s.. They all have their advantages and I assure you, you'll use each one and find the advantages quickly.
hdwhit
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Personally, I don't care for any of the plastic AR magazines that are out there. I bought some blackened stainless steel magazines like these:
CDNN SPORTS - AR15 30RD 223 STAINLESS MAGAZINE C PRODUCTS
and I have had zero problems with them.
CDNN SPORTS - AR15 30RD 223 STAINLESS MAGAZINE C PRODUCTS
and I have had zero problems with them.
Those are good mags but pricey for what you are getting. IMHO
I personally do not feel the need to carry the extra weight of a stainless steel mag but I have tons of USGI alum mags with no-tilt followers.
PSA often sells D&H for $7.00 a pop.
D&H 5.56 30rd Aluminum Magazine
Moe Mentum
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P mags work, so why fool around with anything else. Just saying....
TangoDelta1959
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I use gen2 PMAGS and have never had any issues that I can remember. Seem to be some decent prices going around on these so I don't think you can go wrong ...
i use mostly pmags but do have a couple of hexmags & work fine - one good thing about pmag vs hexmag (unless hexmag has brought out new mags lately I don't know about) is that pmags come in 10 & 20 round magazines which are shorter & much better for off the bench or prone. the lower count hexmags are the same size as the 30's.
Bozz10mm
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I've got Magpul Pmags Gen II and Gen III, Lancer mags, D&H Mags, and Brownell's mags. They all seem to work fine. The only ones I'm really leery of are Pro Mags. Haven't heard many nice things about them.
Tinhack
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I've heard that the plastic mags can't be opened/disassembled and cleaned like the metal mags. Is that true or only for certain brands?
Not being able to clean a mag would be a deal breaker for me. Plastic just doesn't seem right for a mag. They can take a lot of abuse getting knocked around and driven into the ground.
Not being able to clean a mag would be a deal breaker for me. Plastic just doesn't seem right for a mag. They can take a lot of abuse getting knocked around and driven into the ground.
5point5sixGUY
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Most if not all mags can be disassembled.
5point5sixGUY
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Along with reasonable prices, this video pretty much sums up why the pmag is the go to brand and is trusted by almost everybody.
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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiN_29WDFhU[/ame]
Pmags are easily taken apart and put back together. just simply push the button on the bottom and slide the plate off and pull out the spring and follower.. then just slide the plate back on after you put everything back and you're good to go
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New shooter as well, and live in a state where our limit is 15 rounds per magazine. I went with hexmags because they are easily converted back to full capacity by replacing the spring with a full-size, and removing the plastic insert that restricts capacity. The follower and base plate are exactly the same as the full capacity magazines. I will add that they are extremely easy to take apart and clean.
This way if I go to a neighboring "free" state I can easily convert them back in a matter of seconds.
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This way if I go to a neighboring "free" state I can easily convert them back in a matter of seconds.
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Disabled1
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Check this place out. They have the lowest prices on the interweb, always have great deals, and, low, low shipping costs. Good luck!
Magazines for Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns | GunMag Warehouse
Magazines for Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns | GunMag Warehouse
I appreciate the feedback that everyone has given me. Sounds like everyone uses the pmags, but those who have the hexmags like them.
One of the reasons I inquired about the hexmags is for things like this
Design Hex Black & Grey Flag - The Tactical Shack
One of the reasons I inquired about the hexmags is for things like this
Design Hex Black & Grey Flag - The Tactical Shack
5point5sixGUY
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If you're into magazine decals check out patriotskinz.com, they have a decent variety to choose from for both hex and pmags.
It isn't that I am "into" mag decals, I just like being a little different when I go to the range.
shep854
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Since my other (first) 5.56 eater is an SU-16C, I use USGI or other metal mags, which allow the Kel-Tec's underfolding stock to function. I have polymers of various flavors, just because. 
CBStuard
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Not to say you will slide a mag into your rifle at a bit of an angle but, if you do, a steel mag scrapes the magwell and a polymer mag doesn't. I bought 4 brownells metal mags and when empty they rattle like crazy. Kind of like a loose adjustable stock-it doesn't actually hurt anything but is annoying as hell. I am very happy w/ p-mags.
hdwhit
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As everyone else - including yourself - has retorted on this site (and others) every time I mention price as a consideration, I will in this case likewise ask you question, what price do you put on your life?
The stainless steel magazines will not rust, corrode or deform under the tension of the spring. They are currently about $14 each from CDNN. CDNN sells PMags for about $10 each. Gander Mountain has PMags for $14 each (no shipping charge, of course, but you do pick up a sales tax). Are you really saying that $4 a magazine is worth betting your life on the "creep" of plastic under constant strain?
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