Magpul is now shipping the SL-K Stock. The SL-K is a replacement buttstock for AR-15/M4 MilSpec carbine buffer tubes, designed for compact PDW-style weapons, as well as for users looking for a small and light weapon stock.

Features

· Mounts on mil-spec sized carbine receiver extension tube

· Sloping cheek weld combines a slim profile with user comfort

· Dual-side release latch provides easy adjustment while remaining anti-snag

· Premium chrome-silicon lock spring provides positive locking and long service life

· Compact rubber butt-pad offers an anti-slip surface and increases impact protection

· Rollover on the toe allows for easier shoulder transitions and better fit when using body armor

· Compatible with Magpul ASAP, ASAP QD, and other receiver-mount sling attachments

· 1.25” Footman’s Loop for sling mounting, and also accepts the M-LOK QD Sling Mount for push-button sling attachment (sold separately)

www.magpul.com/products/moe-sl-k-carbine-stock-mil-spec

We recently purchased one of Magpul’s new PMAG D-60 magazines. The full details on the magazine can be read in a previous article, but as a reminder, the PMAG D-60 is a 60-round polymer drum magazine that is compatible with most STANAG 4179 weapon platforms, including the AR-15, M4/M16, SCAR Mk 16/16s, and HK416, among others.

To sate our curiosity, we pulled out a few other magazines of varying capacities to see how they compared in profile and size to the PMAG D-60. As a reference, Magpul lists the D-60 as being 4.1 in. at its widest, and 7.4 in. at its tallest.

First, we compared it to a standard PMAG GEN M3 magazine. Obviously, the drum component is quite a bit thicker than a standard 30-round capacity mag, however as expected the height of the two magazines was roughly equal, with the M3 coming in at about 7.25 in.

The width of the GEN M3 magazine is roughly .75 in.

Next, we took one of the PMAG 40 GEN M3 mags and sized it up against the D-60. The extra 10 round capacity brings it to a total length of about 9.5 in.

It shares the width of the standard GEN M3 magazine, which is roughly .75 in.

Our third pick was the SureFire High Capacity Magazine, 60-round, one of the most obvious magazines to compare against the D-60 do to their shared capacity. The SureFire magazine utilizes a coffin design, which adds noticeable increase in length and width over a standard AR-15 magazine.

The SureFire High Capacity Magazine, 60-round measures at a length of 8.7 in., and a width of about 1.375 in. This makes it noticeably lengthier than the D-60, even if it’s still comparatively thinner.

It’s undeniable that the PMAG D-60 is quite a bit thicker at the base than even the SureFire magazine, however that seems to be a decent compromise for remaining about as lengthy as a standard 30-round magazine. We’re eager to see what aftermarket magazine pouches and other accessories come out for the D-60 in the coming months.

Update: Due to a request from the readership, we went ahead and recorded the weights of the magazines loaded and unloaded. We used American Eagle 55 gr. FMJ cartridges to load each magazine.

Magpul PMAG GEN M3 30-round

4.9 oz empty

17.2 oz loaded

Magpul PMAG GEN M3 40-round

6.3 oz empty

22.6 oz loaded

SureFire High Capacity Magazine, 60-round

7.7 oz empty

32.1 oz loaded

Magpul PMAG D-60

20 oz empty

44.4 oz loaded

www.magpul.com/products/pmag-d60-ar-m4

After its initial showing at SHOT 2015 and months of refinement, Magpul is now shipping the PMAG D-60. The D-60 is a 60-round 5.56/.223 polymer drum magazine for AR15/M4 compatible weapons. Despite its increased capacity, the height of the D-60 is still manageable for prone firing and storage. The D-60 features an easy-to-use loading lever, paint pen dot matrix, and a rear window for capacity indication.

Features

www.magpul.com/products/pmag-d60-ar-m4

Magpul is now shipping the PMAG 10 AK/AKM MOE. It is a 10-round polymer magazine designed for Kalashnikov-pattern rifles chambered in 7.62x39mm, such as the AK-47, AKM, AKS, SIG556R, and more. Like the 30-round AK/AKM MOE magazine, the PMAG 10 AK/AKM MOE features constant curve geometry, a low-friction follower, and a removable floorplate. Additionally, the PMAG 10 AK/AKM MOE magazine counts as three US compliance parts for 922r. Made in the USA.

FEATURES

www.magpul.com/products/pmag-10-ak-akm-moe

Earlier this week, we received a new PMAG 30 AK/AKM GEN M3 from Magpul, which prompted us to pull out one of the original PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE magazines and take a look at the differences.

The major change to the GEN M3 mag is the addition of the Stainless steel rear locking lug and steel-reinforced front lug and spine, compared to the original 30 AK MOE mag which features all polymer construction. As you can imagine, this adds a noticeable bit of weight to the magazine; the Magpul site lists the weight of the GEN M3 at 7.2 oz., and the MOE at 6.5 oz.

The patterning on the polymer body between the magazines is virtually identical, however, and they also both have the same constant curve internal geometry, stainless steel spring, paint pen dot matrix panels, and flared floorplate.

The other major noticable difference is the MOE mag has a reddish-brown follower, while the GEN M3 mag has a bright orange follower. Take note that in every image where both magazines are present, the PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE is on the left, and the PMAG 30 AK/AKM GEN M3 is on the right.

www.magpul.com