Here’s what to look for when considering a new magazine

Whether customizing a weapon or selecting a ready-made option, buyers are typically quick to pay attention to the aesthetics and how the gun feels in their hands. Both of those are certainly important factors, but rarely is enough time spent selecting a magazine.

You wouldn't custom build a car and fill the tank from some leaky gas pump with a rusted handle; why wouldn't you care as much as what fuels your gun?

Just because US Weekly, Sports Illustrated, and Cat Fancy are all magazines, but that doesn’t mean they’re created equal.

At all.

To help you pick out your next magazine, we visited GunWarehouseMagazine.com and reviewed their top 4 sellers:

1. Magpul PMAG GEN M3 AR-15 .223/5.56 30-Round Magazine

Cost: $12.99

Colors: Black, tan

Material: Polymer

Features:

• Pop-off impact/dust cover to minimize debris intrusion and for ammunition protection in storage and transit
• Next-gen impact and crush resistant polymer construction
• Modified dimensions for various platforms
• Anti-tilt, self lubricating follower for increased reliability
• Long life stainless steel spring
• Over-travel insertion stop on the spine.

Description: This is the gold standard of rifle magazines. With rugged reliability and innovative manufacturing, it improves strength, durability and reliability and exceeds military performance specifications. With 1,112 reviews, this product received an impressive 4.9 stars out of 5. One verified buyer commented, “Reliable and durable, easy to disassemble and clean when needed.” Our favorite review might be from Kramer K., who stated, “It’s cool. You can’t believe it.” Agreed bro.

2. Magpul PMAG Gen M2 MOE AR-15 .223/5.56 30-Round Magazine

Cost: $10.99

Color: Black

Material: Polymer

Features:

• Impact and crush resistant polymer construction
• Constant-curve internal geometry for smooth feeding
• Anti-tilt, self lubricating follower for increased reliability
• USGI-spec stainless steel spring for corrosion resistance and field compatibility
• Textured gripping surface and flared floorplate for positive magazine handling and easy disassembly

Description: This magazine broke the mold by becoming the world’s first lightweight polymer rifle magazine to offer USGI steel magazine reliability with even more durability and better features. This magazine is the perfect upgrade for your favorite rifle. With 935 reviews, this product also came in at 4.9 out of 5.0 stars. One buyer deemed it the “Best bang for your buck,” while another said, “Excellent product. They work flawlessly. The rifle always go bang.” Word.

3. Lancer L5 AR-15 223/5.56 30-Round Advanced Warfighter Magazine

Cost: $15.99

Colors: Clear, Translucent Red, Translucent Dark Earth (currently sold out of black, flat dark earth, smoke)

Material: Polymer

Features:

• Hardened steel feed lips
• Impact resistant polymer body
• Available translucent or opaque
• Top of magazine catch is steel
• Non-tilt follower
• Constant curve internal geometry
• Stainless steel spring
• Aggressive texturing on body for positive grip
• Slim body design

Description: This magazine combines the best of both worlds for the ultimate hybrid rifle magazine. Perfect for civilians, law enforcement and military alike, the innovative features and improved internal geometry takes performance and reliability to the next level. With 975 reviews, this magazine is also 4.9 out of 5 stars. One buyer deemed it “just plain goodness wrapped up in a translucent package and an overmolded bow. Hawt.” Another added, “Cool design, good looks… if you’re a filthy hipster like me and need your kit to be a little less mainstream, these are the mags for you.”

4. Hexmag Series 2 AR-15 .223/5.56 30-Round Polymer Magazine

Cost: $11.99

Colors: Black, Flat Dark Earth, Drab Green, Gray

Material: Polymer

Features:

• Tool-free latchplate design is secure while making disassembly fast and easy.
• HexID color identification system makes ammunition recognition simple
• Stripper clip compatible
• Lifetime warranty

Description: Hard to beat a lifetime warranty, and with this patented design, you won’t want to. These are some of the strongest, most versatile and most dependable options on the market today. With 864 reviews, this product also received 4.9 out of 5 stars. One buyer said, “These magazines look sharp and worked great at the range.” Another user said, “Easy to grip and their function is flawless. I’ve now converted all my AR mags to these. Love these mags.”

With so many great options for magazines out there (and especially with the kickass value at Gunmagwarehouse.com), it’s time to upgrade your platform with one of these top-selling magazines.

This post was sponsored by Gunmagwarehouse.com