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10/10/2016 6:53:53 PM EDT
So I see gen2 Pmags, gen3 Pmags, are there gen1 Pmags?

What is the difference between the generations of Pmags??
10/10/2016 8:25:03 PM EDT
[#1]

Gen 1 and Gen 2 in the top picture







Gen M3




10/10/2016 8:36:29 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks for the pictures.  So gen3 is the latest and greatest I guess.

Should I stay away from the other generations, 1 & 2?
10/10/2016 9:17:04 PM EDT
[#3]
Nothing wrong with gen 2 if you're using an AR. They just have a slightly wider base plate and don't have a mag well stop, who cares? Gen 2 are usually cheaper so I have more.
10/10/2016 9:19:41 PM EDT
[#4]
Why in the Gen3 did they get rid of the ability to have the dust cover snap on the bottom?
10/11/2016 9:24:46 AM EDT
[#5]
I guess they wanted the floor plate as slim as possible.  

The dust covers are not needed and I only ever used them for storage.
10/11/2016 6:44:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Some people have drop-free issues with the Gen3.  I have all Gen2 30 rounders and Gen3 10 and 20's
10/12/2016 10:16:10 PM EDT
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Thanks for the pictures.  So gen3 is the latest and greatest I guess.



Should I stay away from the other generations, 1 & 2?
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Honestly, I've never had a problem with any PMag version




They all work every time in my rifles.
10/13/2016 7:26:13 AM EDT
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  Honestly, I've never had a problem with any PMag version


They all work every time in my rifles.
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Thanks for the pictures.  So gen3 is the latest and greatest I guess.

Should I stay away from the other generations, 1 & 2?

  Honestly, I've never had a problem with any PMag version


They all work every time in my rifles.

Same here with me.
10/13/2016 9:22:36 AM EDT
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Some people have drop-free issues with the Gen3..........
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^^^^^^^^^^

This in an older S&W./Stag. Milled approx. .010 off of the mag "dimple" and they are now 100%.
10/13/2016 9:36:44 AM EDT
[#10]
I like the slimmer baseplate on the gen3 so that is what i have been buying - no problems with my gen2 or gen3 mags.
10/13/2016 4:40:51 PM EDT
[#11]
Gen3's also work in the HK MR/CR556 rifles, earlier generations not as well in the HK's
10/13/2016 6:57:10 PM EDT
[#12]
I love the gen2s. I have some Gen3s as well, but I usually buy gen2s the dust cap fitting on the base is a big plus.
10/14/2016 7:46:14 AM EDT
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Gen 3 PMAGs will not drop free from either of my Daniel Defense rifles. And usually costing 2-3 dollars more per mag than MOE they do nothing for me. I sold all of the ones I had and have only bought MOE since. Case prices tend to be a lot better on MOE as well.
10/14/2016 8:35:42 AM EDT
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Gen 3 PMAGs will not drop free from either of my Daniel Defense rifles. And usually costing 2-3 dollars more per mag than MOE they do nothing for me. I sold all of the ones I had and have only bought MOE since. Case prices tend to be a lot better on MOE as well.
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The non windowed, Gen 2 black 30 rounder is my favorite and the best AR magazine IMO after NHMTG with Magpul follower.
10/14/2016 7:07:13 PM EDT
[#15]
Get the Gen 3s.

I woudn't have old technology in my arsenal.



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