{"id":201762,"date":"2024-06-15T21:29:50","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T02:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=201762"},"modified":"2024-06-15T21:29:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T02:29:57","slug":"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"metal, polymer and hybrid AR15 magazines\" class=\"wp-image-201763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are all told the better we eat, the better we feel. The same goes for AR-15 magazines. Don\u2019t let your gun get heartburn from bad magazines because it will lead to unreliability and there is no antacid pill to cure a jammed gun in a gunfight. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-ar-15-magazines-metal-vs-polymer-vs-hybrid\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">AR-15 Magazines: Metal Vs. Polymer Vs. Hybrid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-parts-of-an-ar-15-magazine\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">Parts Of An AR-15 Magazine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-high-capacity-vs-standard-capacity\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">High-Capacity vs Standard-Capacity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-are-the-best-options\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">What Are The Best Options?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-in-aluminum-brownells-ar-15-30-round-magazine\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">Best In Aluminum: Brownells AR-15 30-Round Magazine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-in-steel-duramag-ss\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">Best In Steel: Duramag SS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-in-polymer-magpul-pmag-30-ar-m4-gen-m3\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">Best In Polymer: Magpul PMAG 30 AR\/M4 Gen M3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-in-hybrid-lancer-systems-l5awm\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" data-level=\"2\">Best In Hybrid: Lancer Systems L5AWM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ar-15-magazines-metal-vs-polymer-vs-hybrid\">AR-15 Magazines: Metal Vs. Polymer Vs. Hybrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three types of AR-15 magazines: metal, polymer, or hybrid. Metal magazines have either an aluminum or steel body. Polymer magazines have\u2014you guessed it\u2014a polymer body. A hybrid magazine has a polymer body with metal feed lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than likely your new AR-15 came with a polymer magazine. The upside with polymer magazines is that they are dent and bend-resistant. The downside is they are heavier than metal (aluminum or steel) and the feed lips can crack. When that happens, hopefully on the range, deep-six it and buy a new one. And another check in the pro column for polymer magazines: They are usually quite affordable. The <a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/firearm-accessories\/pmags\/ar15-m4-m16.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Magpul PMAG<\/a> is an example of a polymer AR-15 magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal magazines can be dented and feed lips can be bent. They are, however, lightweight and are not affected by extremes in temperature. Steel magazines are heavier than aluminum magazines and better resist dents and mucked-up feed lips. An example in the aluminum category is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownells.com\/gun-parts\/magazines\/rifle-magazines-parts\/ar-15-magazines-aluminum\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Brownells USGI Type<\/a>. A steel AR-15 magazine example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/dura-mag.com\/duramag-ss-ar-5-56-223-300blk-stainless-steel\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Duramag SS<\/a>, which is made of stainless steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3634-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"OKAY Industries SureFeed magazines\" class=\"wp-image-201770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3634-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3634-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3634-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3634-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3634-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OKAY Industries SureFeed aluminum magazines are no longer made. They were a benchmark in AR-15 magazine design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid AR-15 magazines have metal feed lips that resist cracking while the polymer body resists dent. Kind of the best of both worlds. Some are translucent so you can see how much is left in the tank. Hybrid magazines are usually heavier than metal magazines. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lancer-systems.com\/product\/l5awm-30-magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Lancer Systems L5AWM<\/a> is an example of a hybrid magazine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parts-of-an-ar-15-magazine\">Parts Of An AR-15 Magazine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An AR-15 magazine whether hybrid, metal, or polymer has a body, spring, follower, floor plate, and baseplate. Never lubricate a magazine, doing so will guarantee the magazines will muck up when you least expect it. Polymer and metal magazines are easy to disassemble. Some are sealed, meaning they cannot be disassembled, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/tangodown.com\/tangodown-mk3-rifle-magazine-30-round-5-56mm\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">TangoDown MK3 magazines<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3641-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Magpul PMAG magazine disassembled\" class=\"wp-image-201776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3641-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3641-400x236.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3641-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3641-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3641.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Magpul PMAG magazine is simple to disassemble.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-capacity-vs-standard-capacity\">High-Capacity vs Standard-Capacity <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some in the news media would have us believe a 30-round AR-15 is a high-capacity magazine when, in fact, it is the most common type, which makes it a standard-capacity magazine. When I think of high-capacity AR-15 magazines I think of the old and now discontinued 60-round Surefire metals magazines, the Magpul PMAG D-60, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcius.com\/products\/ar15\/ar-15-100rd-gen-2-drum-magazine\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">KCI 100-round Gen 2 drum magazine<\/a>. Both of these are still available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3640-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lancer L5AWM 5-round capacity hybrid magazines.\" class=\"wp-image-201775\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3640-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3640-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3640-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3640-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3640.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lancer L5AWM 5-round capacity hybrid magazines are an excellent choice for an AR-15 hunting magazine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I use low-capacity magazines\u20145-round capacity\u2014when hunting. I also like to use 10- or 20-round magazines when shooting off a bench. The long 30-round AR-15 magazines can sometimes interfere with the bench top and make shooting less comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-best-options\">What Are The Best Options?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My philosophy for which magazine is best is simple: Whatever works reliably in your gun. I know that\u2019s a bit snarky, but it\u2019s true. My next criterion for an AR-15 magazine is cost. I\u2019m a frugal Yankee but that doesn\u2019t mean I buy my magazines at the Dollar Store. Expect to pay anywhere from $11 to $20 for a 30-round magazine. A magazine is a wear-use item that eventually needs to be thrown away. I doubt many shooters wear out their AR-15 magazines. More than likely they will be damaged and fail first. That said I have some magazines that have lasted many, many years. Decades even.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-in-aluminum-brownells-ar-15-30-round-magazine\">Best In Aluminum: Brownells AR-15 30-Round Magazine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This would go to OKAY Industries SureFeed magazines, but unfortunately, the company that has been making AR-15 magazines since 1973 discontinued production in 2022. I stocked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3631-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"OKAY Industries SureFeed ar15 magazine\" class=\"wp-image-201765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3631-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3631-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3631-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3631-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3631.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OKAY Industries SureFeed magazines were one of the first aluminum body AR-15 magazines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Runner-up is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownells.com\/gun-parts\/magazines\/rifle-magazines-parts\/ar-15-magazines-aluminum\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Brownell AR-15 30-round magazine<\/a>. I have so many of them that I include them in my net worth. My accountant doesn\u2019t get it. Brownell mags are made to USGI specs and use <a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/enhancedself-levelingfollower-usgi5-56x45-3pack.html?mp_global_color=283\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Magpul anti-tilt followers<\/a>. I\u2019ve dropped these mags on cement and no feed lip dents. These cost about $11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3636-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Brownells AR-15 30-round magazine\" class=\"wp-image-201771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3636-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3636-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3636-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3636-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3636.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brownells AR-15 30-round magazine are built to USGI specs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-in-steel-duramag-ss\">Best In Steel: Duramag SS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/dura-mag.com\/duramag-ss-ar-5-56-223-300blk-stainless-steel\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Duramag SS<\/a> are made with 410 stainless steel for durability. When I first got my hands on these magazines, I loaded them up and dropped them on the cement. My wife asked what I was doing and I said it was a classified experiment. The Duramag magazines did not fail. Then, I took the beat-up mags to the range and they ran perfectly. I\u2019m also partial to the orange follower. Not sure why? These are priced higher at over $19, but worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3632-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Duramag SS AR15 Magazine\" class=\"wp-image-201767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3632-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3632-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3632-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3632-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3632-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Duramag SS AR-15 magazines are constructed of stainless steel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pinching pennies, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammosc.com\/ar-15-30-rd-223-5-56-stainless-steel-magazine\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">ASC (Ammunition Storage Components) stainless steel magazines<\/a> are about $18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3638-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Duramag SS ar15 magazine\" class=\"wp-image-201773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3638-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3638-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3638-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3638.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good choice for a steel AR-15 magazine is the Duramag SS. It is tough and durable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-in-polymer-magpul-pmag-30-ar-m4-gen-m3\">Best In Polymer: Magpul PMAG 30 AR\/M4 Gen M3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So I have used a lot of Magpul magazines. Mostly <a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/pmag-30-ar-m4-gen-m2-moe.html?mp_global_color=118\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Gen M2<\/a>, and now that the <a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/pmag-40-ar-m4-gen-m3.html?mp_global_color=118\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Gen M3<\/a> are available, the Gen M2 variants are a couple of bucks cheaper. But\u2014there is always a but\u2014the Get M3 are the latest and greatest and bulked up in areas, plus they have added front and rear texture. You can mark the magazine using the dot matrix pattern on the side to easily identify a mag loaded with defense ammo rather than target ammo, or I add a rubber band to those I train with. Gen M3 cost about $15. If you want the variant with the <a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/pmag-30-ar-m4-gen-m3-window.html?mp_global_color=118\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Gen M3 Window<\/a> it is about $18. Gen M2 mags cost about $13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3637-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Magpul Gen M2 and Gen M3 magazines\" class=\"wp-image-201772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3637-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3637-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3637-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3637.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magpul Gen M2 and Gen M3 magazines are both the defacto polymer magazines for many AR-15 manufacturers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have also used <a href=\"https:\/\/hexmag.com\/hexmag-magazines\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">HexMag magazines<\/a> and found them reliable and tough. The hex texture on the body offers a sure grasp. I have also used Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Magazine and found them to stand up to abuse. Both HexMags and Mission First 30-round mags go for about $15. If you want to add three more rounds to total capacity, the Strike AR-15 Magazine has a 33-round capacity. The smoke body allows you to see the remaining round count. It also has a bump on the spine for your thumb so it can be used as a consistent reference point when drawing it from a mag pouch or chest rig. Strike mags are about $11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3633-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"HexMag ar15 magazine\" class=\"wp-image-201768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3633-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3633-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3633-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3633.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HexMag AR-15 magazine is a good alternative in a polymer magazine; the hex texture is unique and offers a good grasp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-in-hybrid-lancer-systems-l5awm\">Best In Hybrid: Lancer Systems L5AWM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lancer-systems.com\/product-category\/magazines\/l5awm\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\">Lancer L5AWM<\/a> (Advanced Warfighter Magazine) is built with hardened steel feed lips molded into a polymer body. This offers the reliability of steel and the durability and weight of polymer. It is like a win-win. I use 5-round capacity Lancer mags in my 300 BLK hunting AR. The smaller magazine fits easily in any pocket and is compliant with some state hunting laws. I broke my own rule with Lancer mags because I like the translucent smoke body to determine round count easily. These cost about $22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3639-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lancer L5AWM ar15 magazine \" class=\"wp-image-201774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3639-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3639-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3639-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3639-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3639.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lancer L5AWM is an example of a hybrid AR-15 magazine, constructed of both polymer and steel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"complete-guide-more-or-less-to-ar-15-magazines\" title=\"Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are three types of AR-15 magazines: metal, polymer, or hybrid. 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Sadowski is an American writer and journalist. He has written about firearms and 2A issues for decades, and has trained with some of the country\u2019s finest firearm instructors in handguns, rifles\/carbines, shotguns and long-range shooting. He has also had the opportunity to interview numerous individuals deeply involved in protecting our 2nd Amendment. He a is a frequent contributor to numerous gun-enthusiast publications, a few of which include: \u2022 TheArmorylife.com \u2022 TheTruthAboutGuns.com \u2022 GunsAmerica.com \u2022 GunBroker.com \u2022 Gun-Tests.com \u2022 Shooting Illustrated \u2022 SHOT Business \u2022 Gun Digest Sadowski is also the author of numerous gun books, including: \"9MM \u2014 Guide to America\u2019s Most Popular Caliber\" and \"Book Of Glock,\" both of which were #1 new releases on Amazon. He also wrote the popular DIY gun book series: Shooter\u2019s Bible Guide to Firearms Assembly, Disassembly, and Cleaning Volume 1 and Volume 2. Other gun books authored by Sadowski include \"50 Guns That Changed the World,\" and edited \"The M16A1 Rifle: Operation and Preventive Maintenance\"originally published by the U.S. Department of the Army. He also edits the annual \"Gun Trader's Guide\" to firearm values. Sadowski is also the Treasurer\/Secretary of the GLOCK Collectors Association, a non-profit organization with the mission to educate and preserve: Educate the public on the models, variations, and commemoratives built by GLOCK, as well as provide members with information on GLOCK serial numbers, importation, and other facts unique to GLOCK pistols.","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/robertsadowski\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_3630-150x113.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201762"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203504,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201762\/revisions\/203504"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201762"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=201762"},{"taxonomy":"hunt365","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hunt365?post=201762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}