By Michael Hart
I came across this magazine in early 2013, I was looking for extra mags for my S&W 15-22 at a local gun show, but no one had any factory mags for sale, but they did have plenty of these 35 rounders, plenty of vendors were willing to sell me as many as I wanted, but the average price of $35 made me think about it real hard. As I walked down to the last booth, I decided I had to make a purchase because I did not want to feel like I wasted a $10 entry fee.
As I was grabbing for a couple boxes of .38 rounds and an AR15 ProMag magazine for $7.50, the vendor told me he was willing to let the Plinker Tactical mag go for $19, so I took it.
Off to the range I go, I start to load the mag and from the get go, I note to myself that this is the last magazine I will be buying from Plinker Tactical, it has no thumb assist for the spring and I was only willing to load 30 rounds due to the fear of damaging the rounds, as I write this and have visited plinkertactical.com, I notice that they must have plenty of complaint because they offer a "load assist" for $7.99. Now to the positive, it is made of a durable polymer and I did not have any problems inserting it into the rifle and have not had a problem cycling rounds.
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Claim to Fame: Plinker Tactical does guarantee this magazine 100% against breakage for life, it is a product made in the U.S.A., the website claims that it is solvent and impact resistant, and I have not tested to say other.
Target Market: This product is suited for anyone who is looking for more magazines for their 15-22.
FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):
- Durable
- Cycles well
- Fits well in the rifle
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?: Plinker Tactical M&P 15-22 35 Round Magazine is available in black, flat dark earth, and OD green.
What others are saying?: “I was in the market for a Smith & Wesson magazine for my M&P 15-22. I bought this one since I could not find a S&W mag. This works fine, I should have purchased more than one.” - Miffinlake, Cabelas Customer Review
Price Point:
I need it now! Availability: You can purchase this magazine from many retailer, including Cabelas, Midway USA, and directly from Plinker Tactical.
Our Rating:
+ Feeds well
- Hard to load to full capacity without the tool
Score: 5.0 Mediocre
