In this authorвЂ™s humble opinion, most shooters will never, in their lifetime, put enough rounds through their AK to, say, shoot out a 4150V barrel, or wear out a magazine spring.

Yes, certain magazines are prone to denting, rusting, or cracking, but the most common and concerning point of failure in my mind is first, the locking lugs, and second, the feed lips. However, the single most important feature to me is the presence of reinforcements in AK Magazines. Summarizing what to look for in an AK Magazine is easy body material, thickness, and texture are considerations, as well as weight, length, and magwell fitment. I quickly noticed there are certain patterns and features to look for when purchasing magazines, and thought I would share this with newcomers to the Kalash scene, as well as short notes about specific magazines I have experience with. That would be an ambitious project we may attempt at some point, and beyond the scope of this guide.ДЄK Magazines are something IвЂ™ve been interested in for several years now, and over that time I have purchased, shot, and sold dozens of variations of magazines. While I will list a number of surplus military mags, as well as commercial production, this is not meant to be an exhaustive catalog of all the variations of AK magazines. The purpose of this guide is to help the beginner AK enthusiast understand what to look for, what to avoid, and considerations to make when considering purchase of an AK magazine. The AK Rifle Buyers Guide is located here Foreword

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