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Magpul Industries Corporation is an American company that
specializes in design and manufacturing of high-tech polymer and composite
firearm accessories. Richard Fitzpatrick originally founded the company in
Boulder Colorado in 1999. But in 2013 when Colorado proposed a magazine capacity
law that would make many of the company’s products illegal, Magpul relocated its
production facilities to Wyoming. They strategically relocated their corporate
offices to Texas where they have remained.

Magpul Industries is the division of the company that
manufactures firearm accessories. Their other division of Magpul was originally
founded in 2008 as Magpul Dynamics but soon changed to Magpul Core which
provides firearms training and produces instructional videos.

What Happened to Magpul?

As mentioned, before they were forced out of their home
state by the passing of magazine capacity regulations in Colorado. They were
forced to relocate because the new law would ultimately make many of the
products that made up a large share of their profits illegal. They had no intention
to stop production, so they moved production to Wyoming.

Where are Magpul Parts Made?

The production facilities for Magpul Industries that
manufactures the AR 15 parts and accessories is based out of Wyoming. Although
they also produce educational and instructional video training and have their
corporate offices located in Texas.

What are Moe Gun Parts?

MOE stands for Magpul Original Equipment
and is their line of firearm accessories designed to provide an economical
alternative while delivering a high-quality to be used in place of standard
weapon parts. The MOE line is distinguished with a simplified features but
maintains Magpul ergonomics, engineering, and material quality. Many of the
parts are made from Magpul reinforced polymer construction that has a lighter
weight while maintaining durability.

What is AR Magpul?

AR Magpul is slang industry terminology. It refers to the
Magpul lineup dedicated to the AR-15/M16 Platform. Magpul Industries manufactures
their own design of innovative and high-quality AR 15 platform accessories including
M-LOK, PMAG, MBUS, Hand Guards, Grips, Slings, and Buttstocks.

What does PMAG Stand for?

PMAG Polymer Magazine is the Magpul
designation for their own lineup of magazines made from their high-strength
polymer. Magpul was not the first to try and produce polymer magazines for the AR
15, but they were the first to produce high-quality polymer magazines. Many avid
users swear that the PMAG is the first actual replacement for metal magazines.

Does the Military use PMAGS?

The quality, reliability, and durability of the PMAG did not
go unnoticed by the military. Several militaries have contracts with Magpul for
their PMAGs. They are lightweight and are less corrosive that their metal counterparts.
Soldiers in the Marine Corps have used PMAGs in their weapons even in combat
for many years. In 2018 the Marine Corps Systems Command released a message
which officially authorized the PMAG (Magpul polymer magazine) for use in the
M27 infantry automatic rifle as well as in M16A4 rifle and M4 carbine.

Is Magpul High Quality?

All of the Magpul MOE lineup has been proven to be reliable,
impact resistant, and high-strength, and as such high-quality, especially for
the price. But the lineup of one of their flagship products the PMAG is
becoming legendary. With the introduction of the Gen M3 Series designed for any
STANAG 5.56 Weapon. What does that mean? It means it will work in just about
any 5.56 Stoner family of rifles you have in your bag. Such as the
AR-15/M4/M16, as well as the SCAR-L, the HK416/M27 IAR, some models of the AUG,
and the SA-80.

Just an added note about Magpul, they boast a 100% made in
America title. That means they use only American made parts and accessories to
produce their products, that includes the fasteners as well as the screws. Yeah,
you are going to pay a little more upfront, but you will not have to pay again in
frustration for buying sub-par products.

Is it OK to Keep PMAGs Fully Loaded?

Yes! That is one of the design features of the PMAG. The
reason that previous generations were told not to fully load and compress the
springs in the magazines long term because they would weaken and wear out. The
spring steel springs in the PMAG were designed specifically for keeping fully
loaded, an empty magazine is of very little use.

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