Are Pmags standard issue?

No problem. Still no magazine stoppages. Going forward, Magpul’s PMAG GEN 3 has become the official magazine, giving Marines that extra advantage to stay alive and lethal in a firefight. This is the first commercial magazine adopted as the official standard for the Marine Corps primary service rifle, Magpul explained.

What is the difference between a Gen 2 and Gen 3 Pmag?

The Gen 2 baseplate is a good bit wider than the Gen 3 P-MAGs. This slimmer baseplate of the Gen 3 magazines make it easier to fit mags in a double magazine pouch. The wider Gen 2 baseplate makes the magazine easier to grab in my opinion, especially from a belt mag pouch.

Does the army use magpul?

The Air Force put out guidance in July that all government-issued M16/M4 magazines – including the Army’s new Enhanced Performance Magazine – will be replaced by the Magpul PMAG. US Army TACOM didn’t unveil its new Enhanced Performance Magazine until 2016. A polymer-based magazine. Image from Wikimedia Commons.

Which is better Magpul M2 or M3?

When you just compare magazines with no other external factors the M3 PMAG is the better magazine. It’s more reliable when filthy dirty, made from a stronger polymer, has a better follower, and supports more rifle platforms while also being easier to handle with gloves on compared to the M2.

Does the military use Magpul?

The Marine Corps has approved Magpul Industries Corp.’s signature polymer ammunition magazine for use in combat and training, according to a Magpul press release. That magazine has, therefore, been approved for use for both training and combat,” Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) told Military Times.

Are PMAGs authorized Army?

Apparently, the NSN issued for the PMAG was never really authorized, TACOM spokesman Eric Emerton said in a written response to questions from Military.com. “Units are only authorized to use the Army-authorized magazines listed in the technical manuals,” he said.

Are Gen 2 and 3 PMAGs interchangeable?

The Gen 3 ships with dust covers and the Gen 2 does not. The Gen 3 dust covers will not fit the Gen 2 magazines either.

What brand of magazine does the military use?

“The Magpul GenM3 PMag was the only magazine to perform to acceptable levels across all combinations of Marine Corps 5.56mm rifles and ammunition during testing. That magazine has, therefore, been approved for use for both training and combat,” Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) told Military Times.