AR Magazines - DPMS questions, etc.

[Jadecristal]

So, I recently bought a couple DPMS mags with Magpul upgrades - their self-leveling follower and the Ranger floorplates - and I find that one of those mags with 30 rounds doesn't seat nicely on a closed bolt, while the Bushmaster 30-rounders do seat nicely on a closed bolt.

I also got a couple of the other DPMS mags, which are made by a company in CT, but I haven't tried those yet to see how they behave. I did notice that the BFI and DPMS-with-Magpul-upgrade mags both have circles down the front and spine of the mags, like they were stamped there to join them, but the plain "milspec" model from this CT company don't. Odd.

Hence, my question(s) are about AR mags in general, whether it's "normal" to have issues getting them to seat in and lock when they are full and the bolt is closed, etc. Comments appreciated.

 

[possum]

yes most have trouble that i have experience with seating fully loaded. try loading them with 28 or 29 rds and you will be able to see a difference.

btw it might be you are being to gentle don't be affraid to slap that bad boy home!

 

[Onmilo]

There are a myraid of magazines on the market for AR rifles.
Some good, some terrible.

Best I have used yet to date are offered by Brownells.