In this episode, we answer the age old question: "Does it fit and AK mag?" www.venturesurplus.com Join our mailing list for 10% off: www.venturesurplus.com/get-10...
Great video. The TAPS works really well with AK mags with a few mods. The four center pouches work with the shock cord mod and the radio pouches on the end will hold AK mags too. The other pouches do not hold any mags that well because of the curve of the rig, they are better left to tq's, flash lights ect.
Thanks Lucas! I think I've seen a video on the newer Eagle canteen/utility pouch (elastic top and mesh bottom) hold AK mags very well. They're deeper than the old ones with pockets. I think the Specter Universal double side by side pouch may hold them as well - has length adjustable cover flap.
Ak mags fit better in pouches with the rounds facing up, and that also pre orients your hand on the mag to rock in. Ar mags work well placed brass down to pre orient your hand to grab the bottom of it so you Can slide the top into the rifle firmly
@@solargeneraldo what works for ya. I just find that the locking lug on ak mags tend to snag on my pouches on the draw, the butt end of the mags not so much
Good video. Maybe do it with some of the magpul ak47 pmags next. They are pretty common and they are bigger than the metal ak mags, so finding pouches for them is kinda difficult.
Have to unfortunately say that I'm not having good luck with the USGI triple mag, open top pouch. It'll comfortably hold 2 magazines, but when you load 3 mags, the locking tabs on the magazines overlap and bind when attempting to draw. It's certainly an affordable way to carry magazines, but additional modifications will be required.
@VentureSurplus I have added the shockcord for retention, but I'm still having some binding issues. (Side note here, TAPCO AK mags are just a straight no-go lol. No issues out of Magpul or surplus steel.) I may take the USMC's approach and attempt to stretch the fabric by shoving something oversized into the pocket after boiling the pouch for some time. My other options are to modify the pouch or just run 2 rifle mags and figure out a use for the 3rd slot (kydex insert for different magazine, compact IFAK, etc.).
I use one of the two 200 round SAW pouches MOLLEd on the sides of my ruck to keep an extra 6 30 round AK mags at the ready. On the left side of my RACK vest I MOLLE a 200 round SAW pouch as a utility pouch for paracord, LED flashlight, headlamp, batteries, meds, etc... but can use it to carry another 6 AK 30s if I wanted to. Because of the way the RACK vest wraps around the body it definitely works in the prone. I carry my AK mags in 4 double mag pouches on the center, main MOLLE field ( 8 rifle mags on the vest, plus the mag loaded in the rifle ). Left side of the vest is for my trauma kit. If you don't mind running them open-topped, a USGI canteen cover will carry 4 AK mags ( you can then cinch the piece of shok cord to give you some level of retention, tho it's not vey secure ).
Can always do a war belt rig for a we have smersh at home vibe. The ATS war belt and suspenders, a 200 round pouch on each side, and maybe a butt pack would give you a pretty slick front for not a lot of money especially if you get the cheaper plastic buckle for their inner belt
I just run a naked front plate carrier and chest rig for my AK-103. I don't like any of the typical MOLLE pouches for AK-47 magazines. There's a different story for my AK-101 and future AK-74 build.
@@VentureSurplus Thank you. I curious how come I see a lot of US army etc only have 3 magazine pouches on the front of their body armour. Are there ever any pouches around the side. Also wouldn't if be better if the three on the front were double so you could fit six magazine instead of 3. Just curious.
@@VentureSurplus Consider learning the manual of arms, if lucky you may find yourself with no ammo surrounded by battlefield pickups from around the world.
