Armalite mags

More
12 years 4 months ago - 12 years 4 months ago #12148 by gunjunkie
Armalite mags was created by gunjunkie
I was wondering if one of ya'll would measuure the length on your 15 & 20 round AR-10 mags for me. I only have the 10s but before ordering more I would like to know the longest that I can get away with using a 6"-9" bipod. Much obliged.
Last edit: 12 years 4 months ago by gunjunkie.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 4 months ago #12149 by jtallen83
Replied by jtallen83 on topic Re: Armalite mags
The 15 is 5 in. tall and the 20 is 6 1/8 in. I find the twenty a little tight when I use that size bipod, the 15 rounder gets used the most for us when prone.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 4 months ago #12150 by gunjunkie
Replied by gunjunkie on topic Re: Armalite mags
I sure appreciate you measuring them for me. I was thinking 15s but wasn't sure and was about to order some.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 3 months ago #12152 by Redscout02
Replied by Redscout02 on topic Re: Armalite mags
Can any of you explain what a gen 2 20rd mag is? I was just on the armalite site about to order a 10 pack but this is something I never seen before?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 3 months ago #12155 by BUILDING MY SASS
Replied by BUILDING MY SASS on topic Re: Armalite mags
I use a 9" to 13"...mostly on the 9" setting...and a 20 round fits just fine....
BMS

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 3 months ago #12156 by BUILDING MY SASS
Replied by BUILDING MY SASS on topic Re: Armalite mags

Redscout02 wrote: Can any of you explain what a gen 2 20rd mag is? I was just on the armalite site about to order a 10 pack but this is something I never seen before?


Huh... :huh:
BMS

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 3 months ago #12159 by gunjunkie
Replied by gunjunkie on topic Re: Armalite mags

Redscout02 wrote: Can any of you explain what a gen 2 20rd mag is? I was just on the armalite site about to order a 10 pack but this is something I never seen before?


I believe the gen 2 mags are what were used from the mid nineties on, not counting the new models made for PMAGS.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 3 months ago #12161 by LebbenB
Replied by LebbenB on topic Re: Armalite mags
In the 90's during the Clinton AWB, no new high capacity mags (11 rounds +) were allowed to be manufactured. The AR10B series was designed to use a mag based on the M14 20 round mag. Since new manufacture high cap mags were illegal, Armalite bought up M14 mags and modified them to work in the AR10B. These were problematic at best and led to reports of the AR10B being unreliable. With the sunset of the ban in 2004, Armalite was able to design and produce a better mag for the AR10B. These mags are called Gen 2 magazines by Armalite.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 3 months ago #12166 by Redscout02
Replied by Redscout02 on topic Re: Armalite mags
See I knew I would get the answer, Thanks LebbenB I was cornfused, these are the ones I odered before I shouldn't get on line and read things after a 15 hour day at work the brain gets foggy.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.