Again, I wish we’d see them shoot it at the end. And I doubt anyone recommends using a mag after it’s been driven over. But it is an effective demonstration of that fact that polymer mags deserve more respect than they often get.

They should have shot it at the end.

Cpl. Kevin Wilcox, a native of Clarksville, Tenn., pulls security while patrolling through the western Baghdad neighborhood of Hurriyah June 29. Soldiers continue to make a positive impact in Hurriyah, ensuring constant security for the Iraqi citizens with daily patrols throughout the muhallahs. Wilcox serves as a team leader with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Multi-National Division - Baghdad.

Note the straight 20 round mag, something I’m not sure I’ve seen in a photo of US troops in Iraq.

Does anyone out there use the straight 20 rounders? Some claim that they’re more reliable than the curved 30 or 20 rounders, but others say that good curved mags with good springs and followers are just as reliable.

Opinions?

So-called “high capacity” magazines actually promote safety: They allow you to fire a warning shot or two before firing for effect.

If I’m limited to 10 rounds, I’m not going to be overly generous with warning shots.

Has anyone tried one of these?

Gotta admit that I’m a bit skeptical, but I’d like to hear from anyone who has experience with one.

Via Footpounds.

UPDATE: These are actually by Cammenga, not Centerfire Systems as I had first written. Centerfire sells them here, and Defense Reveiw has a write-up here.