USMC Chooses Gen M3 PMAG as New Issue

[ST911]

Hopefully made in Wyoming.

That was actually what I was thinking - good news for Cheyenne. They will likely need to hire more folks and expand the plant.

Media blurb:

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The U.S. Marine Corps has selected Magpul Industries as the exclusive maker of ammunition magazines that Marines will use in combat.

Magpul is a private company that makes accessories for firearms, including magazines, grips, sights and slings. The company also recently started selling soft goods like hats, belts, shirts and gloves.

The operations, shipping and manufacturing portion of Magpul is based in Cheyenne, while its headquarters is located in Austin, Texas.

A press release from Magpul says the Marine Corps selected Magpul's GEN M3 PMAG series of magazines after several years of testing.

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that the company had added a second shift to handle demand for its products. Magpul started with 102 employees in Cheyenne but now employs 380.

[SeriousStudent]

I'm glad to read they are expanding. A more diversified economy is good for the folks in Wyoming.

[rainman]

I'm glad they gave Gov 'Lickinpooper' the equivalent of a single-finger salute when they moved most of their operation out of CO.


-Rainman

[JSGlock34]

Kit Up!: Services, Elite Units Testing Magpul’s 60-Round Drum

“M27 is the perfect platform for this magazine. This magazine gives the IAR gunner, the automatic rifleman an advantage in volume of fire right off the bat if they were ambushed or they were hit,” Ardese said. “They immediately have two magazines’ worth of ammunition in a flawlessly feeding drum that is very well balanced. It is a must for the IAR gunner.”

I wish you could buy Magpul stock...

[Chuck Haggard]

That is correct--since the USMC will likely be forced to use M855A1, the new magazines will be needed for proper functioning.

I hope they get to stick with the MK318, that would be rather awesome.

[DocGKR]

Mk318 is a far better choice for a M4 or M27.

[Beat Trash]

If I understand it correctly, Congress told the Army and the Marine Corps to decide on one round for all. Not sure who is going to make that call, but the top positions within the US military are currently filled with former 4 star Marine Corps Generals, so...

[JSGlock34]

Good article on the merits of the PMAG for military issue...

Primary & Secondary: WHY PMAGS ARE BETTER THAN ALUMINUM USGI MAGS