TangoDown ARC Mag MK2
A basic problem for plastic magazines is that they have to have a
constant curved interior to be molded in one piece. There is no other
way. But the magazine well of the M16/AR-15 weapon system is straight.
So much compromise has to be reached from a design standpoint to make
the two work together. So side effects of magazines not dropping free,
are often seen. The optimum solution would be a straight upper section
to properly present cartridges through the magazine well, and a
constant-radius lower section to accommodate remaining ammunition.
However, this design has been impossible to produce in polymer… until
now.
The patent pending two-piece modular construction allows us to create
the ultimate magazine for many reasons. In addition to the proper
magazine form, we are able to achieve maximum strength and integrity
when the components are molded. Precision molding is achieved much
easier on two small parts versus one large one. We can also mix
materials, impossible with conventional plastic magazines. We can offer
transparent-solid color lowers/high tensile strength upper sectioned
magazines that avoid the brittle feed lip issue of all-single material
construction. Modular construction makes perfect sense for the
unprecedented strength- we eliminated the removable floor plate, so the
magazine becomes a five-sided box. ARC Mag survives the impact that
crushes metal magazines.
ARC Mag takes full advantage of the latest polymers available from
the aerospace industry- materials impervious to the effects of solvents
& lubricants. After molding, we permanently bond the two sections
together with advanced adhesives during manufacturing, so no disassembly
is possible, or required. ARC Mag has a unique low-friction
semi-floating follower that is slotted to allow for easy magazine
cleaning. Just dunk the ARC Mag in hot soapy water, rinse and invert to
drain. That’s hassle-free maintenance. ARC Mag also features a premium
stainless steel spring. Life expectancy for this spring is 100,000+
cycles.
Our design team created a magazine that could be handled by the
operator in any condition- note the aggressive ridges front and rear.
They allow a positive purchase when seating the ARC Mag. The deep waffle
pattern on the magazine’s sides assist in rapid extraction from mag
pouches. Every surface on the ARC Mag was given careful consideration to
help out the operator.
