MagPul AK mags

[greenmist]

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Edited April 24, 2014 by greenmist

[Robocop1051]

Great find!

I read that Magpul turned several machines over, to make the new LWRC dedicated 6.8 magazine. They are both part of a big overseas order. Looks like the 6.8 might survive after all.

[greenmist]

Yup, it looks like MP has finished their move, are getting caught up with organizational things, and back into production modes. 

 

I'll load up 25 rounds into an MP I ordered, and weigh it against one of the steel units I received with my Zastava.

 

The MP AK units may be out there, but this was the most recent online "in stock" I could locate, AND flat rate shipping.

 

1051-is there more than one derivation of 6.8s? I'm relatively familiar with a Grendel, or was that a 6.5?   

[Robocop1051]

1051-is there more than one derivation of 6.8s? I'm relatively familiar with a Grendel, or was that a 6.5?

Technically there's three:

• 6.8x43 (the original design, pre-SPC)

• 6.8 SPC (SAAMI)

• 6.8 SPC II (non-SAMMI, but considered better)

If I'm correct, each upgrade can shoot all the previous chambers. Similar to how 5.56x45 can shoot .223, but .223 can't shoot 5.56x45.

LWRCi recently released a new receiver, with a wider magwell, designed to use their proprietary 30 round 6.8 SPC II PMAG. I have no clue if this new receiver, or the new PMAG, will work with standard AR parts or smaller caliber ammo.

So far, I believe this new rifle is exclusive to their overseas military contract, until their order Is completed.

[Robocop1051]

It's too bad Magpul never got into the 7.62x39 game for the AR platform. I would love a PMAG for my bean-flinger. I trust them a lot more than ACS (which is all I can seem to find)

[shibiwan]

The 7.62 PMAG 20LR/SR is starting to show up too... picked up 7 in the last week.