Which Airsoft AK Mags Should You Use?

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  • @DesertFoxAirsoft
    @DesertFoxAirsoft Рік тому +58

    Classic G&G magazine, doesn't even work in their own gun. Had the same issue with their larger SR25 mags. Great job with this video, extremely informative.

  • @GunGamersMedia
    @GunGamersMedia  Рік тому +26

    Huge thanks to Lane, AKA "The BB Warrior" for shooting and editing this video for us! This made doing the AK midcap test much more bearable. Check out his channel for more informative airsoft videos!

  • @somedudenamedryan
    @somedudenamedryan Рік тому +19

    Would love to see someone chime in about Arcturus. My Arcturus AK12 doesn't seem to consistently feed any of my old cyma mags that my LCT loved.

    • @robertucakar5931
      @robertucakar5931 Рік тому

      D-Day mags work in Arcturus.

    • @jukebox_heroperson3994
      @jukebox_heroperson3994 Рік тому

      For me, the arcturus mags and mags that are smaller, since the AK12 is pretty tight.

    • @josiplacic1230
      @josiplacic1230 7 місяців тому

      I am using guarder and d day mags in my arcturus ak12u pe and works just fine

  • @juliancuevas6728
    @juliancuevas6728 Рік тому +3

    Years ago I got some NPO AEG plum AK mags for my E&L. Only 1 out of the 4 fit the rifle.
    I eventually made metal shims to build up the rear locking lugs and made the magazines fit and feed in my rifle.

  • @ebahmumamata
    @ebahmumamata 11 місяців тому +2

    To add some usage data for your test - I run an E&L AK74 airsoft replica and had feeding issues with half of the E&L midcap magazines... so I decided to use regular CYMA AK74 midcaps instead. No feeding issues. At all. However fitment was a problem, as you mentioned in the video, as the locking tab that enters the magwell first had to filled down in order to actually fit. I ran those modified magazines for about 2 years and... 2 of the CYMA magazines failed - those same filed locking tabs broke. Other than that I have to praise CYMA for their choice of springs used inside the magazine - the spring for the bb stopper is just stiff enough as to prevent bbs from leaving the mag when not loaded to the replica and then soft enough as there is no extra effort needed when the magazine connects with the feeding tube of the hopup chamber. Though compared to E&L they kind of messed up in regards to the securing pins - they used one extra pin and both of lower quality metal compared to E&L's.

  • @TheBBWarrior
    @TheBBWarrior Рік тому +14

    So what mags should we test next?

    • @A.S.028
      @A.S.028 Рік тому

      MWS!

    • @Cl_Nory
      @Cl_Nory Рік тому +3

      Arcturus mags, i have a couple and they work really nice in e&l (3rd gen) and lct (at least older models, have not tested in new batches)

    • @josephwilding5142
      @josephwilding5142 Рік тому

      MP5s

    • @byron_bliss
      @byron_bliss 5 місяців тому

      Specna arms AK mag

  • @gibby2879
    @gibby2879 Рік тому +5

    Awesome! I just ordered 6 CYMA mags, so to see that they seem to have done well is definitely a plus.

  • @hotwheels84
    @hotwheels84 Рік тому +1

    The data sheet is super useful, thanks.

  • @coryzuhlsdorf3770
    @coryzuhlsdorf3770 Рік тому +1

    The 5 blue box mags that I've had worked great in my LCT, poorly in my E&L and CYMA AKs.

  • @yellowjacketairsoft94
    @yellowjacketairsoft94 Рік тому +2

    I NEEDED THIS VIDEO BIG TIME!

  • @badwitchproject
    @badwitchproject Рік тому +1

    Just a side note; with the E&L its incredibly picky with mags. I bought mine brand new 5 months ago and with all the Cyma mags I had to file down the mag catchs on both sides for it to fit and feed properly. Thank you for an amazing well researched and put together video.

    • @botodin6979
      @botodin6979 Рік тому +3

      Yeah, filing down CYMA mags should make them fit E&Ls. Some mags you don't even have to file down; others it's just the back that needs filing.

  • @ReapingRose115
    @ReapingRose115 Рік тому +1

    The ones I generally try to search for now are the Cyma Polish 74 mags
    Metal outer shell means they're almost bomb proof, and the front feed lip is metal too so you'll never worry about breaking that part which is ALWAYS a problem for plastic mags even the good ones. You will break the front locking lug over time. You can also take the innards from other Cyma 74 standard sized midcaps and fit them in, which is a boom for longevity
    My current main AK is the Cyma CM040D which seems to have a wide range of compatibility with all sorts of mags. I did have Blue Box mags, in fact I had two boxes of them and all of them worked... Until one by one they broke over the years. I'm like down to two

  • @byron_bliss
    @byron_bliss 5 місяців тому

    Specna arms new AK mags are awsome!
    A year ago my team (25 players) made the shift from Cyma to Specna Arms and they have performed above and beyond. We also run them during the cold time here in Sweden and they feed flawlessly. A few members needed to do a small mod on their gun for them to feed (they sit a smidge lower in the mag well than a regular cyma mag).

  • @The.Gear.Locker
    @The.Gear.Locker Рік тому +1

    Doing Judy’s work here gents, nice video!!

  • @majormassenspektrometer
    @majormassenspektrometer 11 місяців тому

    CYMA and LCT Mags work perfectly in my E&L AK74MN. One advantage over E&L mags is their followers are longer and no BB remains in the mag after you "run out of ammo" so you can actually see they are empty. LCT followers are the longest and only 3 BBs drop out the HU feeding tube, while with the CYMA mags 4 BBs drop out.

    • @GeneralGiffel
      @GeneralGiffel 7 місяців тому

      Do you use the Cyma metal 74 mags? Also ive seen that Evike has LCT metal mags but they cost 50€ compared to Cymas 9€.

    • @majormassenspektrometer
      @majormassenspektrometer 7 місяців тому

      @@GeneralGiffel I use the LCT low cap and CYMA mid cap plastic mags for my E&L 74NM. The LCT low and mid cap plastic mags also fit the E&L AKM. I haven't tried the metal mags for the 74 and AKM.

  • @XtoDoubt25
    @XtoDoubt25 Рік тому +1

    You madman! You actually did it!

  • @NotLikethisComrade
    @NotLikethisComrade Місяць тому

    G&P AK-74 Mags and the G&G AK-74 Mags are the best AK magazines. The G&G AK magazines only fit if you remove the small raised area at the top. The best thing about these magazines is that they have the same dimensions as the real 5.45x39mm magazines. The ones from G&G are similar in appearance to the Bulgarian 5.45x39mm magazines. I use the G&G AK-74 Mag in my E&L AK-74U and it looks awesome!

  • @vankraken5490
    @vankraken5490 Рік тому +2

    Just going to give some feedback regarding Blue Box. They work great with my LCT RPK (with the LCT magwell spacer) and CYMA CM048 AK-74. The mags have a fair amount of side to side wobble with the CYMA but never seems to have any issues with feeding while it has a bit less wobble with the LCT (also feeds great). Note that the Blue Box mags i have came with a rather strong spring which can make them feed rapidly but can be a more difficult to load to capacity.

  • @bryanangel5659
    @bryanangel5659 Рік тому +1

    I've used clover airsoft midcap for about 4 months now have gone through about 10 reloads and they are great 2 mid cap polymers and 2 mid cap metal both hold about 200 and cost about $20

  • @xxitschucklesxx
    @xxitschucklesxx Рік тому

    G&G did have some older AK models that used the specific magazine that did not fit in anything! And you’d figure nothing else fit in those AK’s! It was a nightmare lol

  • @Harleyquinn_95
    @Harleyquinn_95 7 днів тому

    I use Bluebox mags with my CYMA AK's and haven't had any issues, fixed the wobble with electrical tape

  • @Muserulz32
    @Muserulz32 Рік тому

    I've also had good luck with the new Lancer Magazines in my CYMA and LCT Ak's!

  • @sanybalkanaciairsoft3253
    @sanybalkanaciairsoft3253 Рік тому

    I have an E&L AK74N Diamond (Begadi) and an E&L AKS74UN Gen4 (Begadi).
    Only 1 of 4 E&L has often feeding problems.
    4 Cyma mags fit well my 74N but sit very tight in the AKS74UN but still feed good.
    But, had problems with both guns not feeding, missfeesing and such with all mags with .32g
    Changed to .30g and no problems.
    And the last few game days i got problems with .30
    A few days ago i tested both guns with 1 E&L mag and 1 Cyma mag and with .45 and the fed like they ware made for them.
    Before i forget it, the LCT Drum mag worked well with the AKS74UN.

  • @michaelomalley9992
    @michaelomalley9992 Рік тому +1

    I wish you would have replaced the Blue Box mag for the, the Blue Box are the only mag's that have fed my 35+ RPS CYMA/ RED STAR.
    Regardless, thanks for the work and video!!

  • @BisforBlyat
    @BisforBlyat Рік тому

    Found out last weekend:
    Arcturus AK-12 variable mags.
    Tight fit in LCT RPK-16, but not rough
    Would not feed without being held into the gun.
    Unsure if it is because of the mag not meshing with the Combat Union hop up chamber, or just the spec differences between LCT and Arcturus. However, had no feeding issues with LCT AK-12 mid caps in the same set up.
    Will eventually attempt to use it in my LCT AK-104 with stock LCT hop up chamber

  • @juliusjones7876
    @juliusjones7876 Рік тому

    I use the black cyma magazines with my e&l platinum ak74. You just have to file down the lip like a millimeter or so and your good.

  • @Waffleboy67
    @Waffleboy67 Рік тому

    Great video thank you for releasing this with all of your data!

  • @warci
    @warci 11 місяців тому

    fantastic work gentlemen!

  • @sw8carbon
    @sw8carbon Рік тому

    Cyma ak mags (the ones that are basic/flat/stock) fit in LCT 74m with no wobble and feed even if you install the LCT magwell spacer

  • @axesata
    @axesata Рік тому

    I've had issues with my E&L 105 so I just got E&L ak12 mags for it. I bought cyma ak74 polymers at first but they stood a little too loose in the magwell. I had some metal ones 7.62 style that were too tight in the magwell. So yeah just as the video suggests just get E&L mags and save yourself the headache.

  • @TheWolvesCurse
    @TheWolvesCurse Рік тому

    i own several AKs from Cyma, LCT and E&L. the best feeding and functioning mags i encountered were made by Arcturus. they fit and feed in all of them, every bb weight, consistently without failure.

    • @aliffyyy6696
      @aliffyyy6696 Рік тому

      Hi, I'm having trouble mag feeding with my el ak12, wta can my EL use arcturus ak12 mag?

    • @TheWolvesCurse
      @TheWolvesCurse Рік тому +1

      @@aliffyyy6696 they will certainly fit, but i can't speak for their function as i only have the regular 74mags and the "modernized" ones with the window.
      if i was you, i would buy one arcturus ak12 mag and see if it works. by my experience so far i would trust that brand, at least in terms of magazines.

    • @aliffyyy6696
      @aliffyyy6696 Рік тому

      @@TheWolvesCurse thanks sirr, I'm gonna get arcturus mag first,I just repaired my current mag(which is the original EL mag) by filling a plastic plate under the part where it hold the mag release lever, to make the mag higher so it can reach to receiver properly (sory for my bad English)

  • @brakogunner
    @brakogunner Рік тому +1

    I'm missing D-Day mags in the comparation. In my experience they fit great in LCT and E&L replicas, doesn't matter the model

    • @AstoraNoble
      @AstoraNoble 9 місяців тому

      Those are the Arcturus Midcaps, right?

    • @brakogunner
      @brakogunner 9 місяців тому

      ​@@AstoraNoble DDay fabricates the ones that Arcturus sell for their replicas. Many are usually confused about it

  • @iammrbadguy9706
    @iammrbadguy9706 Рік тому

    Thanks. Still have a bias for cyma bulgarian mags, because they look the coolest for me. But the e and l option surprised me, thank you for enlightening me in that regard. Also, as for airsoft mp5 mags, cyma standard mags are pretty nice, and feed most of the time even in a gg

  • @IvanBarajas9192
    @IvanBarajas9192 Рік тому +1

    I would say the G&P magazines are the best fitting for an E&L, but they're not in stock anywhere

    • @Ubbah1
      @Ubbah1 Рік тому

      Can confirm my old G&P magazines are also a great fit on my LCT, if only I could find more in stock somewhere I'd buy them by the box

    • @IvanBarajas9192
      @IvanBarajas9192 Рік тому

      @@Ubbah1 I did buy last boxes of 10 found on redwolf airsoft 3 years ago, 1 box of plum mags, 1 box of bakelite color (which is btw the most accurate bakelite color/pattern i've seen on replica magazines compared to other brands), 1 box of metal 7.62's. They're still running great. Also the Palmetto State Armory mags are probably even better but nobody like them because of how they look, they were chucky and akward to fit most on pouches and expensive, good thing they're virtually indestructible, have them for 8 years and they still work great. they don't make them anymore though.

  • @MKAnr1
    @MKAnr1 Рік тому

    Now I have tried the ones you recommend without success unfortunately. so I think I'll stick to the GHK magazines

  • @jamesmatthewthomas2758
    @jamesmatthewthomas2758 7 місяців тому

    Really wish they had also tested the arcturus 105 and ak12 mags

  • @jonmacq6622
    @jonmacq6622 Рік тому

    The Cyma steel mags I have don't even fit in my Cyma AKs. 🙄
    The only mags that will feed my Cyma AKs are the Cyma hicaps that came with them... the MAG brand used to work, but significant feeding issues now.
    PITA. lol

  • @ironybob
    @ironybob Рік тому

    I have the LCT M70AB2 (Yugo AK) and the Cyma 7.62 mags do NOT fit ! They get stuck into the magwell and you have to take apart the mag release lever to be able to pull them out ! I use LCT mags for that reason

  • @FPSBurns
    @FPSBurns Рік тому

    G&P steel 150rd mags also feed great in cyma and LCT

  • @ShadySandsCosplay7604
    @ShadySandsCosplay7604 11 місяців тому

    Note
    Arcturus Mags will work for LCT and E&L AKs
    I got a LCT RPK-74m I use Arcturus mags with and I have no issues what so ever

  • @RushJunkieTV
    @RushJunkieTV Рік тому +1

    Doing gods work! Bless!

  • @theredheadrenegade2243
    @theredheadrenegade2243 Рік тому +1

    I have the 5.45 style bluebox mag that broke in the beginning. Strangely its one of my better ones-ICS ARK btw

    • @ehouse2326
      @ehouse2326 Рік тому +1

      I have no doubt that it’s capable of doing better, this one just had a defective follower I guess. 🥲

  • @ChasWG
    @ChasWG Рік тому

    Love ya Eric, but I'm gonna say that I think you're wrong about the Blue Box mag when using it in CYMA guns. I have two CYMA AKs (AK105 and a very old AKS74u) that both love those Blue Box mags, to the point of feeding every BB except the last one or two. I think you just got a bad one which is just unfortunate. I have other friends with CYMA AKs that also use these mags and they report the same thing, No problems and one of the best feeding AK mags out there. And the wobble is never a problem. Nothing a small bit of soft side velcro can't take care of. Whether the velcro is there or not makes not difference in feeding.
    Also, my CYMA AKs have no permanent mag well mods that would skew these results I have. Maybe a small bit of velcro as said before and only on the 105.
    The only mag that I have found that does not feed well or at all in my CYMA guns is the LCT mags. They have all sorts of issues.

    • @ehouse2326
      @ehouse2326 Рік тому

      I think if we do more of these we're going to have to buy two examples of each magazine and use two examples of each gun. Airsoft quality control makes doing one-off tests much less representative of larger sample sizes.

  • @levdp1757
    @levdp1757 11 місяців тому

    I know this video is from some time ago, but will you do a high-cap and/or flash ak mag comparison in the future?

  • @GrmpyPnts
    @GrmpyPnts Рік тому

    i bought a combo of an cyma CM040 with a box of MAG ak74 midcaps and none of them feed properly or no feeding at all into the hop unit. after some testing (different follower, different springs, even 3 diferent replicas) all of them turned to be lemons.

  • @YeaThatDavis
    @YeaThatDavis Рік тому +1

    I love my Cyma Waffle Mags. Tough and dependable.

  • @pakman184
    @pakman184 Рік тому

    How fortuitous! I just picked up an LCT AK-105 and was wondering what to feed it with

  • @dracowest8122
    @dracowest8122 7 місяців тому

    blue box works great in cymas if the follower isnt broken

  • @femz4952
    @femz4952 Рік тому

    You look great dude!

  • @6tsbc
    @6tsbc Рік тому

    Where did you get the ribbed 45rd???? I've been looking all over and CANNOT find them anywhere

  • @Terminatorbart
    @Terminatorbart Рік тому

    Good info!

  • @darkshock42mlg05
    @darkshock42mlg05 Рік тому

    What about pts Tpm's. They are loose in my cyma but feed flawlessly. They also fits tightly in my rpk 16 with some sight side to side movement needlest to say they feed. surprised the bulgerian mags don't work in the krytac because last I checked those were the best mags for the krytac according to Toronto airsoft because they tested 13 mags and It scored a 28 out of a possible 30 which was the highest score. Max was 5pts for each category and there were. Also bulgaoran mags if you can get them to fit ate a tight fit. Evwn in cyma but they seem to not fit lct or e&l but will fit a krytac and cyma verry snugly. Torontonairsoft tested then and they scroed a 28/30 for will it feed where. They test how much play, insert and jamming it in and theybfed fine. I have 2 bulgarian flashmags (the front lip broke off of one durring a game day) and they fit tightly in my cyma but they don't fit my lct. I also found a mag that will not fit some of. And it's the lct polymer drum that came with my rpk.
    Edit I found Tpm's retain 5 bb's in my rpk16.

  • @wiljwong9416
    @wiljwong9416 Рік тому

    have you tried ak toys made by aps? im curious also if they can fit other branded magazines.specially lowcaps

  • @Kendodude
    @Kendodude Рік тому

    Hmm, I own 6 blue box mags along side 7 Cyma and 2 LCT mags. The blue box mags were so cheap I couldn't refuse to try them out. They have been working great for the past 2 years I've owned them in both my CYMA (CM.040) and LCT (AK-74U). I let them get beat up without worry, only considering the PTS TPM ones now since I'm playing more CQB now a days and need to check my round count. Maybe blue box QC is all over the place?

    • @ChasWG
      @ChasWG Рік тому

      Its quite possible there are some QC issues, but then again, what airsoft manufacture doesn't have QC issues! LOL! AIRSOFT!
      I have 9 of these Blue Box 74 mags and they are wonderful and my main mag I use in both my CYMA AK105 (heavily modded) and my older CYMA AKS74u (only slightly less heavily modified). I like them, they are fairly cheap and I find the quality to be great to above average (for airsoft stuff). I think that they work a lot better than most AK mags over all, just based on availability from time to time. People seem to like them a lot!

    • @Kendodude
      @Kendodude Рік тому

      @Chas Gordon oh absolutely, I'm just waiting for the day these things Bork out but yet to happen. Everyone's experience is different. Will say though... they do FEEL and LOOK cheap. I definitely have swapped these out in photos... haha

  • @yewsoonfatt
    @yewsoonfatt 8 місяців тому

    Hi man, need your advice here : i have a King Arms AK, is it most other brands AK mag compatible with King Arms AK? i am thinking to buy some Mid-caps AK mags . thank you!

  • @kaslab
    @kaslab Рік тому

    So I dont use ak's, im just a basic m4 guy... but I still watched the whole video ..😆

  • @TheTomasx3
    @TheTomasx3 Рік тому

    Hello, nice video. Question. What about that different AK mags with HARD fitting in weapon, have air seal leaking isue. Do you mention it?

  • @MedicalTape_xX
    @MedicalTape_xX Рік тому

    "un disclosed filiming location"
    Aint now way that wasnt amped

  • @guntheridk6728
    @guntheridk6728 Рік тому

    I have had 6 blue box mags in a cyma aks74u and they feed fine with ok wobble one follower broke idk why tho

  • @Masqueraded_Arab
    @Masqueraded_Arab 7 місяців тому

    Hello guys I have a G&G AkA47 without mags which mags can I use instead of the G&G mags ?thanks

  • @CoBaLtOC
    @CoBaLtOC 12 днів тому

    Krytac TR47 It's can use 74 magazine?

  • @redguardmhm2178
    @redguardmhm2178 10 місяців тому

    Can weapons accept different type high and mid magazines?

  • @ivansucic9149
    @ivansucic9149 5 місяців тому

    How about pirate arms ak mags on a&l ak?

  • @ryanmelosini6794
    @ryanmelosini6794 Рік тому

    What's the best way to speed load an ak mag?

  • @dogedogego
    @dogedogego Рік тому

    does anyone know what fits the bolt AK mags? trying to find out which ones will work for those

  • @GrinGG
    @GrinGG Рік тому

    FINALLLYYYY

  • @marcoss1366
    @marcoss1366 Рік тому

    Do LCT ak 74 mags fit properly in a E&L AK 12?

  • @Predator_Stan
    @Predator_Stan Місяць тому

    Does anyone know what mid cap mags would fit into a golden eagle brand ak 47?

  • @ilichgonzalezromero1354
    @ilichgonzalezromero1354 Рік тому

    Hi, i have a King arms AK midcap and it's no feeding my replica, does anyone have a solution?

  • @redheadmetalhead247
    @redheadmetalhead247 Рік тому

    FINALLY!

  • @AWPtical800
    @AWPtical800 Рік тому

    no test of the PTS TPM-AK mag? Oof.

    • @ehouse2326
      @ehouse2326 Рік тому

      Couldn’t find them anywhere!

    • @RawksTactical
      @RawksTactical Рік тому

      @@ehouse2326 You want me to mail you one?

    • @AWPtical800
      @AWPtical800 Рік тому

      @@ehouse2326 Amped has them in stock now. I'd loan you mine, but I also only have a grand total of one.

  • @jemsq
    @jemsq Рік тому

    Based

  • @sandtheman
    @sandtheman Рік тому

    First

  • @greenfrog5647
    @greenfrog5647 Рік тому

    My new production e&l fits cyma mags if you file the locking lugs a little bit

  • @chrisgonzales5353
    @chrisgonzales5353 3 місяці тому

    @ehouse2326 Hey man great video, it would be good to know compatibility with PTS mags as well as Arcturus AKs

  • @bleachkid4life
    @bleachkid4life 9 місяців тому

    you look like a wish seth rogan, and i cant unsee it.