I just read on arfcom that there may be a problem with the pmags feed lips separating when stored loaded. As with most things on arfcom there are conflicting accounts on whether or not it is an actual issue.

 

I've been storing mine like this since Sandy, and don't want any problems given there aren't a lot of replacement mags around. Has this happened to any of you?

Before the M3s were released, someone from Magpul posted and said they had original PMAGs stored loaded without dust covers for 18+ months without issue.

Before the M3s were released, someone from Magpul posted and said they had original PMAGs stored loaded without dust covers for 18+ months without issue.

 

This. At work I have 50+ PMags issued to my people for training and duty use. They stay loaded 24-7 in mag pouches without dustcovers. They are shot often in training then immediately reloaded with new issue duty ammo and put back in their pouches waiting for the day we may need them. I have 15 pmags that go back to 2007 that have been treated this way.

 

I have had exactly zero issues with my mags.

 

Load them then forget them. Hell, I throw the dustcovers in the trash.

Good to know. Thanks for the info guys. Just as an aside, how do you tell the difference between gen 1 and gen 2 pmags?

 

M1, M2, M1, M1

 

 

M3

I hope not I have one loaded for over a year?