Magpul D-60

[Magdump]

Anybody get to use one of these yet? What's the word? Never really looked for reviews. Just saw them at Kentucky Gun Co. For 99 bucks. Well, 2 to the door for $210. Not exactly a Beta mag, but tighter to the rifle than my Surefire mags.
Anybody tried one? If so, how'd it do?

 

[Daddy-O]

Funny you mention it, because I have one on the way. I think UPS will drop it today. I've stuck with 20 and 30 rounders on the AR, but recently bought a Surefire 60-round stick mag and that P-Mag 60-round drum just for the grins. Once I get chance to give them a spin, I'll let you know. Cheers.

 

[MOTOR51]

Funny you mention it, because I have one on the way. I think UPS will drop it today. I've stuck with 20 and 30 rounders on the AR, but recently bought a Surefire 60-round stick mag and that P-Mag 60-round drum just for the grins. Once I get chance to give them a spin, I'll let you know. Cheers.

Please keep us updated especially on the sure fire. I have seen a lot of negative reviews on the first run of the surefires but nothing but positive reviews on the Magpul.


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[Bwalken]

My buddy has one and he said its been 100% for home so far. He's only taken it out 5 times though

 

[Magdump]

Thanks guys. I will likely be giving them a shot in a week or so. Just too much going on at the moment to go shoot.
As to the Surefire mags, I bought my 60 rounders at Interstate prolly a year ago and they have definitely been put through the paces. No issues to date.
I just figured the DMAG (I'm coining that btw) would be a nice alternative, with the weight a little tighter to the rifle and take away that pendulum feel of 60 rounds hanging off the magwell. After loading a mag I gotta say, I got that much accomplished.

 

[oppsImissed]

Thanks guys. I will likely be giving them a shot in a week or so. Just too much going on at the moment to go shoot.
As to the Surefire mags, I bought my 60 rounders at Interstate prolly a year ago and they have definitely been put through the paces. No issues to date.
I just figured the DMAG (I'm coining that btw) would be a nice alternative, with the weight a little tighter to the rifle and take away that pendulum feel of 60 rounds hanging off the magwell. After loading a mag I gotta say, I got that much accomplished.

At your age, how long did it take to load the mag?

 

[machinedrummer]

Had someone tell me they are heavy. (Drum Mags) my answer was they get lighter every time you pull the trigger.

 

[Daddy-O]

Please keep us updated especially on the sure fire.

Will do. And UPS did drop it off at my office today. It is much more compact than I thought, which is a good thing. It loads, kinda-sorta, like an AK drum I had years ago in that you push down a lever and fill'er up. The construction appears to be solid.

Anywho, here is a pic I took after getting home. For size comparison I threw in a regular, run of the mill, 30-rounder and a normal sized playing card. And the 60-round Surefire just because.

Cheers.

 

[rcm192]

Had someone tell me they are heavy. (Drum Mags) my answer was they get lighter every time you pull the trigger.

I wonder if the D60 would work in my Scar 16? I also have a surefire 60.

...Its gotta be lighter than my Norinco 120rd drum lol.

 

[Magdump]

At your age, how long did it take to load the mag?

Bout as long as it takes you to tuck yer hemorrhoids back in after you crap yer attends

 

[CBlack]

How well do those Surefire magazines work? I've heard they're prone to jamming.

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[lsufan1971]

I have one. Its what you would expect from magpul. Reliable and tough. I have a few hundred rds through mine without any issues. Its kind of a PITA to load but has a lever that depresses the spring. You can load it up in about 5 minutes.

 

[rcm192]

How well do those Surefire magazines work? I've heard they're prone to jamming.

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I had a 60rd model when they first came out. Jamtastic for sure. I finally got around to sending it back to Surefire and also let them know that I was using it in junction with a Scar 16. They sent me out a brand new updated version. It seems to do OK. I think I've only shot it about twice though. I need to run it through its paces to give a true/fair assessment of it.

I hope the D-60 is more reliable than this.

 

[Magdump]

I have one. Its what you would expect from magpul. Reliable and tough. I have a few hundred rds through mine without any issues. Its kind of a PITA to load but has a lever that depresses the spring. You can load it up in about 5 minutes.

Thanks so much! Just what I was hoping to hear, except now I have to buy more, lol.

As to the Surefire mags, I must have gotten updated versions because I've had no problems with them. Wasn't interested in the 100 round version as I already have 2 original betamags and the amount of weight hanging down a foot below the weapon with the Surefire I figured would be a hindrance.

I did try a korean version, or a betamag wannabe a year or so ago. I remember how pissed I was at myself for loading 4 boxes of my ammo in there. I just gave it back to the guy half full. I figure $20 worth of ammo was a small price to pay for the lesson I learned.

 

[rcm192]

Thanks so much! Just what I was hoping to hear, except now I have to buy more, lol.

As to the Surefire mags, I must have gotten updated versions because I've had no problems with them. Wasn't interested in the 100 round version as I already have 2 original betamags and the amount of weight hanging down a foot below the weapon with the Surefire I figured would be a hindrance.

I did try a korean version, or a betamag wannabe a year or so ago. I remember how pissed I was at myself for loading 4 boxes of my ammo in there. I just gave it back to the guy half full. I figure $20 worth of ammo was a small price to pay for the lesson I learned.

Get a Norinco drum...they run like a top.

 

[Jasarii]

PSA Daily Deal today. Seems like a fair price.

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[JR1572]

I'm very interested in hearing about the Magpul D-60, not all the other magazines. Does anyone here have experience with the Magul D-60?

JR1572

 

[Jasarii]

I've never used one. But tons of online vids of ppl with their opinions on them.

 

[Magdump]

I'm very interested in hearing about the Magpul D-60, not all the other magazines. Does anyone here have experience with the Magul D-60?

JR1572

Got a chance to run mine today. Very pleased. As I expected, the weight was not an issue the way the mag hugs tighter to the gun than the straight mags. Loading was slow, but by the time I got to the 2nd mag it was easier. Lockup was great. Mags slide in easy and no wiggle. Blipped through the first 60 pretty quick with no issues. Ran it dry and loaded the other. Then I just fired controlled shots and double taps at the targets with a pause here and there. I started to think it would never run dry.
I'm challenged to find an appropriate pouch in my gear pile for the D-60, but I bet Magpul has already got it covered. I still don't see carrying one at the ready over a few 30 round mags, as the bulk of the thing would negate any benefit. But to have one in the rifle and 6 or 8 standard mags as backup could work.