EDITORIAL SPECIAL: FULL AND SEMI-AUTO MAGAZINES

Small Arms Review Editorial Staff

THE BETA COMPANY

Beta C-MAG 100-Round Magazine for AR-15

The Beta C-MAG is a revolutionary twin-drum, high-capacity magazine for AR-15 (semi-auto) and M16 (full-auto) weapons. It has a 60,000- round service life, stores indefinitely while loaded without performance loss and requires no maintenance other than cleaning and lubrication. The Beta C-MAG is manufactured in the USA to the highest international production standards and meets or exceeds all applicable U.S. and NATO MIL-SPECS. Lifetime warranty support and customer service are provided by The Beta Company.

MODEL: CCM000-4; C-MAG magazine AR-15 with clear covers
CALIBER(s): 5.56mm, .223
CAPACITIES: Twin-drum 100-round magazine, full- and semi-auto fire
MATERIAL: Main components: filled thermoplastic; Minor components: non-corrosive steel, alloy
COLOR(s): Black with clear covers
MSRP: $230.00
betaco.com

LWRCI

SMG UMP .45 ACP Magazines

Completely U.S.-manufactured, the LWRCI SMG UMP .45 caliber, 25- and 10-round factory magazines are constructed from a proprietary mix of the latest polymer technologies. The LWRCI SMG UMP magazines are built to be the lightest, most robust magazine possible. New design includes updated steel-reinforced feed lips for more reliable feeding and durability.

MODEL: SMG .45 ACP Magazines
CALIBER(s): .45 ACP
CAPACITIES: 10 and 20 rounds
MATERIAL: Polymer body, stainless steel spring
COLOR(s): Black
MSRP: $69.95
lwrci.com

MAGPUL (DEVELOPED WITH LWRCI)

6.8 SPC II PMAG for LWRCI SIX8

The 6.8 SPC PMAG for LWRCI SIX8 platform rifles features Magpul’s M3 polymer technology for enhanced strength, durability and reliability that exceed rigorous military performance specifications. The design includes aggressive, non-slip texture at the front and rear for superior grip, a paint pen dot matrix to increase durability of magazine identification and a strong, slim floorplate design that retains positive magazine handling and easy disassembly. The over-insertion stop on the spine helps ensure that the magazine will not over-insert on compatible weapons and the USGI-spec stainless steel spring for corrosion resistance and field compatibility.

MODEL: SIX8 / .224 VALKYRIE PMAG 5- / 10- / 20- / 30-round options
CALIBER(s): 6.8 SPC II / .224 Valkyrie
CAPACITIES: 5, 10, 20, 30 rounds
MATERIAL: Polymer body, stainless steel spring
COLOR(s): Black with red follower and indicator
MSRP: $41.00
magpul.com / lwrci.com

MEC-GAR

1911 10-Round 9mm Magazine

The 1911 10-Round 9mm Magazine is manufactured from heat-treated carbon steel with Mec-Gar’s proprietary anti-friction coating. The floorplate slides on from the rear to prevent it from popping off when dropped on the ground in a self-defense or competition situation. The floorplate includes dimples on the bottom which can be colored-in for easy differentiation between magazines.

MODEL: MGCGOV910AFC
CALIBER(s): 9mm
CAPACITIES: 10 rounds
MATERIAL: Carbon steel with an anti-friction coating
COLOR(s): Black
MSRP: $30.60
mec-gar.com

MEC-GAR

CZ 75B 20-Round 9mm Magazine

The CZ 75B 20-Round 9mm Magazine is manufactured from heat-treated carbon steel with Mec-Gar’s proprietary anti-friction coating. The new Drop Protection System floorplate on this magazine will help reduce shock and reduce failures of magazines when they are dropped on hard surfaces such as in self-defense use or competition scenarios. The anti-friction coating allows rounds to slide easier while inside the magazine reducing malfunctions while shooting.