Short M16 (Vietnam Type) Magazine Pouches

5.56 · August 1st, 2011, 11:31

Hello, all. I am looking for suitable mag pouches for the short m16 magazines for my Sniper set up. I have the "shingle and 3 stack" type, but I find them too deep to reach into. I currently do not have any 7.62 type pouches, but I think this type might be a bit wider than the 5.56 magazines.
Any recommendations?

Strelok · August 1st, 2011, 11:39

Well, theres two things you can do.

What I did, was I used newspaper or a wood block to 'fill' the bottom of the magpouch. That way the magazine didn't sink in too far. Ontop of that, I used tape and rope to make magpuls to fish them out more easily as well.

5.56 · August 1st, 2011, 11:42

Ah, now that's out-of-the-box thinking. Will definitely consider that. Thank you.

Renegade) · August 1st, 2011, 11:44

www.mooremilitaria.com
Surplus stores... I picked up 3 FAL pouches for 6 bucks, and they fit 3 VN mags perfect with room of course, this just gives your fingers room to grab em.

5.56 · August 1st, 2011, 11:55

Renegade, with 7.62 pouches, does the 5.56 mag bounce and move substantially when running, or is it tolerable?

McKee · August 1st, 2011, 11:58

Tactical Tailor makes a molle solution for the VN mags.. a 3 mag shingle with the elastic keepers. Too expensive for my blood though... if you're willing to go old school the site Renegade pointed out has some great pouches but be warned, once you buy one vietnam thing you'll need to buy more.. it's addictive.

Personally i'd go with the wood block solution especially if you've already got mag pouches.

Renegade) · August 1st, 2011, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5.56

Renegade, with 7.62 pouches, does the 5.56 mag bounce and move substantially when running, or is it tolerable?

Very little, just enough room around them to get your fingers in, they are like Brittish or something, very old school.

5.56 · August 1st, 2011, 13:30

Okay, thanks everyone. I know what I'll go for now.

Disco_Dante · August 2nd, 2011, 10:42

Have you tried Blue Force Gear Ten Speed pouches?

These would work well as long as you put a magpul on your magazine.

5.56 · August 2nd, 2011, 14:24

Looks like it's stretchable material that will "squeeze" it in place. Am I right?

Disco_Dante · August 2nd, 2011, 14:43

Yeah it's just a glorified elastic band. Should fit 7.62 mags like FAL or G3 as well. Oneshottactical out of Trenton sells them.

5.56 · August 2nd, 2011, 14:53

Sound awesome. Thanks, Brother.

Chingyul · August 6th, 2011, 12:06

Not exactly sure how tall the VN mags are, but would the short ATS M4 pouches work?
http://www.oneshottactical.com/Merch...Category_Code=

Disco_Dante · August 6th, 2011, 12:46

I took a photo for you.

5.56 · August 6th, 2011, 12:55

That one looks perfect. Thanks so much!

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August 1st, 2011, 11:31	#1
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Short M16 (Vietnam Type) Magazine Pouches Hello, all. I am looking for suitable mag pouches for the short m16 magazines for my Sniper set up. I have the "shingle and 3 stack" type, but I find them too deep to reach into. I currently do not have any 7.62 type pouches, but I think this type might be a bit wider than the 5.56 magazines. Any recommendations?

August 1st, 2011, 11:44	#4
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	www.mooremilitaria.com Surplus stores... I picked up 3 FAL pouches for 6 bucks, and they fit 3 VN mags perfect with room of course, this just gives your fingers room to grab em. __________________ W1-5

August 1st, 2011, 11:58	#6
McKee Merica' Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, Ontario	Tactical Tailor makes a molle solution for the VN mags.. a 3 mag shingle with the elastic keepers. Too expensive for my blood though... if you're willing to go old school the site Renegade pointed out has some great pouches but be warned, once you buy one vietnam thing you'll need to buy more.. it's addictive. Personally i'd go with the wood block solution especially if you've already got mag pouches. __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side" - Han Solo Commanding in Airsoft

August 1st, 2011, 11:39	#2
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Well, theres two things you can do. What I did, was I used newspaper or a wood block to 'fill' the bottom of the magpouch. That way the magazine didn't sink in too far. Ontop of that, I used tape and rope to make magpuls to fish them out more easily as well.

August 1st, 2011, 11:42	#3
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Ah, now that's out-of-the-box thinking. Will definitely consider that. Thank you.

August 1st, 2011, 11:55	#5
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Renegade, with 7.62 pouches, does the 5.56 mag bounce and move substantially when running, or is it tolerable?

August 1st, 2011, 13:30	#8
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Okay, thanks everyone. I know what I'll go for now.

August 2nd, 2011, 10:42	#9
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	Have you tried Blue Force Gear Ten Speed pouches? These would work well as long as you put a magpul on your magazine. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

August 2nd, 2011, 14:24	#10
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Looks like it's stretchable material that will "squeeze" it in place. Am I right?

August 2nd, 2011, 14:43	#11
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	Yeah it's just a glorified elastic band. Should fit 7.62 mags like FAL or G3 as well. Oneshottactical out of Trenton sells them. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

August 2nd, 2011, 14:53	#12
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	Sound awesome. Thanks, Brother.

August 6th, 2011, 12:06	#13
Chingyul Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Not exactly sure how tall the VN mags are, but would the short ATS M4 pouches work? http://www.oneshottactical.com/Merch...Category_Code= __________________ Archived Buy/Sell Rating

August 6th, 2011, 12:46	#14
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	I took a photo for you. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

August 6th, 2011, 12:55	#15
5.56 Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnaby	That one looks perfect. Thanks so much!

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