Review: Duramag AR-15 6.5 Grendel Magazine
As a long-time ammunition enthusiast, I was thrilled to get my hands on the Duramag AR-15 6.5 Grendel Magazine. In this review, I’ll share my experience with this product, highlighting its key features, pros, and cons.
Overview
The Duramag AR-15 6.5 Grendel Magazine is designed for shooters who demand reliability, durability, and precision. Made from high-quality stainless steel, this magazine boasts a 5-round capacity, perfect for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and military personnel.
Design and Construction
The magazine’s overall construction is nothing short of exceptional. The stainless steel body provides a rugged, durable framework that can withstand the rigors of repeated use. The magazine’s dimensions are: 1.75" long, .83" wide, and .42" thick. The magazine’s body is Stainless Steel, with a Black Melonite Finished exterior, ensuring a durable and corrosion-resistant finish.
Key Features
• High-Impact, Shock-Resistant: Designed to withstand the most demanding environments, this magazine is built to take a beating and keep on working.
• Low-Profile: The slim design enables easy handling and reduces the risk of snagging or catching on clothing.
• Very High-Quality: Constructed from stainless steel, this magazine can withstand the harshest elements and still deliver with precision.
• Ergonomic Design: The contoured design ensures a comfortable grip, allowing for smooth, one-handed loading and unloading.
• Smooth-Operating Action: The magazine’s design permits a seamless feeding mechanism, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
• Key Extraction: The magazine’s unique key extraction system ensures the most effective and efficient extraction of the fired casing.
Pros:
• Durable and Rugged: Withstand the toughest conditions, and the confidant steel body withstands the test of time.
• Ergonomic Design: Effortlessly operate the magazine with a contoured design for optimal grip and handling.
• High-quality construction: Constructed from stainless steel, ensuring no corrosion or degradation.
• Ironclad 2-Year Warranty: SunGun returns your satisfaction with a 2-year warranty backing your purchase.
Cons:
• Higher Cost: Compared to other magazines, the 6.5 Grendel magazine may be an investment, but be aware that you’re getting a premium product to match.
• Specialized Loading: Pay extra attention when loading the magazine, as misaligned rounds can lead to jamming or malfunctions.
• Slight Edge Burrs: After culling through first-generation plastic cases, I noticed some slight edge burrs on the top of the magazine. Not a deal-breaker, but it’s worth noting.
• Alternatives Available: Generally, this magazine’s 5-round capacity is considered the norm for many magazines, However, if you’re looking for an ultra-high-capacity option, other alternatives might appeal more.
• Assembly Required: Liberally apply some laser-lube or equivalent for perfect sticking the first round.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Duramag AR-15 6.5 Grendel Magazine surpasses expectations with its exceptional construction, ergonomics, and unwavering quality. If you’re committed to reliable, high-performance, and the negligible weight of a premium magazine, this is a significant investment. Don’t settle for mediocrity; Upgrade to Duramag today!