Mag Couplers

[BloodEclipse]

I have thought about picking up some AR15 couplers.
I have no experience with them at all.
What types are the best and what should I avoid?
Thanks in advance for the wealth of knowledge that will be coming my way.

 

[shooter521]

I have thought about picking up some AR15 couplers.
I have no experience with them at all.
What types are the best and what should I avoid?

I would avoid mag couplers in general, as the top round on the "extra" mag can/does vibrate forward under use, preventing the mag from being inserted when you need it. Then there's also the issue of how to carry coupled mags.

The Redi-Mag family of devices prevents these issues by leaving the two mags separate and covering the top of the "extra" mag, but it is also expensive, obstructs/modifies the standard bolt catch when installed, and requires a unique set of manipulations to operate.

 

[obijohn]

i've used them for 3gun/multigun competition. very fast reload, but the issue that shooter521 mentions crops up occasionally. now i use a beta mag if the course of fire calls for a bunch of rounds.

 

[rhino]

Use a piece of wood or something similar for a spacer and some duct tape to hold them together. Experiment and see if you like and more importantly if your gun functions properly with the extra mag hanging there.

 

[bigcraig]

Try rhino's idea first to see if you like it.

I experimented with couplers a few years ago and my conclusion was that they suck.

YMMV
bc

 

[Rotor Talker]

I have them on all of my MP 5 magazines, (9mm) they work great, for .223, not sure. Blue Force has a device known as Redi-Mag, holds another mag next to the mag well, that might be something to consider.

HTH

 

[cosermann]

An accessory for weekend warriors, but not serious operators IMO.

 

[Rotor Talker]

An accessory for weekend warriors, but not serious operators IMO.

Certainly one way to look at it, in the MP 5 class Tom really advocates using them for the 9mm, again YMMV

 

[Turtle]

100 mile an hour tape Or duct tape. use a scrap of cardboard in the middle if ya get a lil rattle (ak mags) . Try to think practical. No fancy **** available when SHTF. But the couplers might make a fashion statement, or match your tactical looking wardrobe...lol

 

[Xman]

if u are not looking for speed,what about using a magpul with dust cover,or after market cover. would that help from the round moving forward and causing problems. ive been looking at couplers.. but after reading..i dont know.

 

[shooter521]

if u are not looking for speed,what about using a magpul with dust cover,or after market cover.

If you're not looking for speed, why use a mag coupler at all??

 

[BloodEclipse]

This is the kind of information that saves me money for a change
I won't be buying any couplers. Thanks guys for the input.

 

[rhino]

If you're not looking for speed, why use a mag coupler at all??

I can't speak for others, but I would consider it for keeping a spare mag attached to the gun. Sometimes the other methods don't work so well.