The 7.62×39 AR magazine Buyer’s Guide

There are also ARs chambered for Soviet 7.62x39mm cartridges. Since 7.62x39mm ARs aren’t as popular as 5.56 variants there is less support from the factory for 7.62x39mm AR magazines. Why Do 7.62×39 ARs Need Proprietary Mags? The 7.62x39mm cartridge has more taper compared to the.223/5.56 cartridge. The Russian 7.62×39 cartridge taper from 11.35mm diameter at rim to 10.07mm shoulder, while.223/5.56 barely taper (9.58mm web to 9.00mm shoulder). The case taper determines the curvature of a magazine to properly feed a cartridge. This is why AK magazines are curved in a distinctive “banana-like” fashion. Naturally then, problems arise when attempting to design a very curved magazine for a rifle with a straight magwell like the AR.As you can see, the taper of 7.62×39 (left) results in a much more curved magazine than 5.56×45.Historically, one of the best ways to design a new rifle from a clean sheet is to start with the cartridge. Once the cartridge is chosen, a reliable magazine can be designed to feed it. The gun is only designed after that. It seems that both Kalashnikov’s and Stoner’s rifle designs have excellent magazines. When the industry decided that Mikhail’s Peanut Butter and Gene’s Chocolate would be combined with the advent 7.62×39 ARs the magazines could not live up the reputation of either rifle’s magazine. The top round may be too low for the bolt to pick up, or the magazine may nosedive and fail to feed. What Makes A 7.62×39 AM Magazine? You want to find a magazine maker who has taken the time to design a follower and floor plate that feeds and seats correctly. This means they should be designed by shooters for shooters and not just products to meet demand. Anti-tilt supporters are a necessity, and should be included in any AR-15 magazines you purchase, regardless of the caliber. You can’t tell until you have the magazine that the top cartridge must fully contact the feed lips. If it does not, it could mean that there will be issues stripping the top cartridge. If you can, avoid buying 10-round 7.62×39 magazines. Due to the taper, 10-round magazines are straight. This means that cartridges will not be pushed as efficiently. These magazines have caused more problems than high-quality magazines with larger capacities. The 28-round Duramag has a noticeably smaller curve than the 30-rounder. If mag pouches are an issue, choose 28-round magazines because the curve is less pronounced. You don’t have to choose between polymer and aluminum. All the examples you’ll find are made from steel. What about AR Lowers that take AK Magazines? It’s easier for the AR-15 lower receiver to be adapted to accept AK-47 magazines rather than to adapt an AR-15 magazine to feed 7.62x39mm. Some companies have realized that and made AR lower receivers which can accept standard AK magazines. The magwell is replaced with an AK-style magazine catch. A PSA KS-47 is one of the 7.62×39 AR-15s available that accept AK magazines. It is a downside that you need a new upper as well as lower. The 7.62×39 AR concept appeals to many people because they can use their standard AR lowers and only need a new upper. If you’re here, you probably have or want a 7.62×39 AR-15 upper that will feed from AK magazines. You’ll also need magazines to go with it. The good news is they are not as good as 7.62×39 mags or 5.56AR mags. However, some of them have been tested and proven to work. Duramags is one of the most popular brands for AR-15 magazines. This should be your first option unless they don’t fit your setup. The magazines are available in five, ten, twenty, thirty, and forty-round capacities. They all feature a stainless-steel body, Teflon-coated feed lips, and anti-tilt follower. C-Products is a company that does things right. It designed them to work from the ground-up. The MSRP is between $18.90 and $29.30. ASCASC, another excellent AR magazine maker, offers stainless steel magazines in 7.62×39. They are available in black or FDE with chrome silicon springs and anti-tilt follower. The magazines are available in capacities of 5, 10, 20, and 30 rounds. The 30-rounder’s MSRP is $21.99, but factory seconds (cosmetic only) are slightly cheaper. D&H TacticalThe D&H magazines feature carbon steel bodies that have a QPQ-finished and anti-tilt follower specifically designed for 7.62x39mm cartridges. These magazines are available in capacities of 10 and 30 rounds. The 30-rounder has an MSRP of around $40, but it’s a buy-once/cry once magazine. D&H builds these like tanks. AR-StonerARStoner is a house brand of MidwayUSA. Its 7.62×39 AR mags are said to be capable. However, there is a caveat. They are available in 10- and 30-round capacities with stainless steel bodies and anti-tilt follower springs. MSRP is only around $20 for the 30-rounders, making them one of the more affordable options.E-LanderE-Lander is an Israeli manufacturer mostly known for producing magazines for its country’s military, and it does not skimp on build quality or reliability. It only exports one 17-round 7.62×39 AR Magazine because it is the only one that meets its standards. The body is made of stainless steel, with a stainless plate and floorplate. It also has an anti-tilt guide and a corrosion-resistant finish. 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