My gold standard for AR mags

The Lancer mags are made to USGI spec; the closest thing in polymer form. Ever tried to load a fully loaded USGI mag into a closed bolt? It's because they are supposed to prevent a soldier from loading 31 rounds in a 30 round mag. Think they are "too hard" to load on a closed bolt compared to your Magpuls? It's because Magpul can have 31 rounds in them. Don't think you're getting an extra round off - it won't function. You can clip the bottom of the follower on Lancers to make it easier. I just leave a fully loaded magazine seated against a closed bolt and it will loosens up just fine.<br>I carried these for duty, practice regularly with them, and prefer them (by far) to the Magpul variants. I miss the L5 rubber plate. I just use the original Magpul rubber pulls (for USGI mags) and wrap 'em over the bottom to save the floor plate from wear. Easy to see all of your rounds, smaller footprint than Magpuls, no over-travel notch to worry about. Under $15 is a steal, esp clear mags.