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WE M4 clamped magazines


kagami

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Hmmm... isn't one of the mags facing the wrong way?

 

If I see correctly both mags are ammo up, with an offset on one magasine. That's not right, is it? It would interfere with the lower reciever if you tried to load the other magazine in, if this was real....

 

Derp.

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Perhaps it is designed that way to get a correct feed from the mech?

 

Though from what I recall when using mag clamps the mags should be at the same height, not offset like this. Saying that if the mag clamp is rather low and the mag is nice and high it might interfere with the ejection port (highly unlikely but still possible).

 

Though 80rds isn't that bad, the fact it will not really fit in most pouches is a bit annoying for those that would want to get one.

 

'FireKnife'

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I think the mag is offset so it wouldn't interfere with the ejection port. When they're level it should allow ejection just fine, but the top of the right mag will block the way of the dust cover if it was closed before loading and firing. With the right mag positioned lower, it makes enough clearance for the dust cover. When the shorter mag is inserted the left mag is higher and doesn't really interfere with anything except maybe if you have one of those ambidextrous mag release levers with a particularly large button or a BAD bolt release lever.

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I must admit I am speaking more from the MP5 ones which wouldn't have such issues as they have no dust cover system and the bolt is above the fore-end.

 

On a M4 it makes sense but I can still seeing these being a bit of an issue regarding stowage.

 

'FireKnife'

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If they are not too expensive its a good way to get started with a WE GBBR, get the gun and one of these and you are set, maybe getting a couple of v2's somewhere down the line.

That way you can always start off with the double mag and use the normal mags in their usual pouches.

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What if they made a universal c-mag? Like the all the mags would be the same and all they'd need is a specific adpater for which ever gun you're using. You'd attach the adapter by replacing the feeding lip and gas route. Then if you want to use it for another gun one day yoi could just unscrew that adapter and screw on the new one. I believe all of WE's GBBR mags hace feed lips that are just screwed in at the top so I think this is very doable. Except for maybe the MP7. Those mags have the feed lips pinned in.

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I doubt It would be feasible to have something like that work between a rifle and Mp7 due to the difference in dimensions. But it would probably be doable between M4 and G36 mags. Though I doubt they would actually do it. Either way if they did make a Beta C magazine just for the M4 then that would work with the majority of WE's rifles anyway.

 

I wouldnt hold my breath though, since the clamped mag was shown something like 2 years ago and is just being talked about again now.

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