


Surefire Magazine AR-15 223 Remington, 5.56x45mm, 60-Round Aluminum Matte
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Enhance Your AR-15's Capabilities with the SureFire High-Capacity Magazine
Are you looking to significantly boost your AR-15's firepower without compromising reliability or adding excessive bulk? Do you want a magazine that stands up to the rigors of demanding use, performs consistently, and can be trusted to feed rounds smoothly when it matters most? For discerning shooters, tactical professionals, competitive enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a robust upgrade for their rifle, the SureFire High-Capacity Magazine (UPC: 084871315814) offers an unparalleled solution.
This isn't just another magazine; it's a meticulously engineered component designed to seamlessly integrate with all Mil-Spec AR-15 variants and other firearms that operate with standard AR-15 pattern magazines. Imagine the tactical advantage of having 60 rounds at your disposal, reducing the need for frequent reloads during critical moments, intense training sessions, or competitive stages. This magazine addresses a fundamental need for extended capacity while maintaining an ergonomic profile that defies its impressive round count.
Unwavering Reliability and Superior Construction: Why It Matters
At the heart of any dependable firearm system is a reliable magazine. The SureFire High-Capacity Magazine distinguishes itself through its uncompromising construction and thoughtful design, ensuring consistent performance that shooters can count on.
Mil-Spec Aluminum: The Foundation of Durability
The entire body of this magazine is constructed from Mil-Spec aluminum. Why is this important? Mil-Spec, or Military Specification, indicates that the material and manufacturing processes meet stringent standards set by the U.S. Department of Defense. This translates directly into exceptional strength, resistance to warping, and longevity under harsh conditions. For users, this means:
- Exceptional Impact Resistance: The magazine can withstand drops, bumps, and general rough handling without compromising its structural integrity or feed lips.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum naturally resists rust, and when combined with the finish, it ensures the magazine remains functional in various environmental conditions, from humid jungles to arid deserts.
- Lightweight Strength: While incredibly robust, aluminum is lighter than steel, contributing to the magazine's overall manageable weight, even when fully loaded.
Type III Hard Coat Anodization: A Shield Against Wear
Beyond the base material, the SureFire magazine undergoes a Type III hard coat anodization process. This is not merely a cosmetic finish; it’s a critical treatment that further enhances the magazine's resilience. Type III anodizing creates an extremely hard, abrasion-resistant surface layer on the aluminum. This protective layer:
- Minimizes Scratches and Abrasions: Keeps the magazine looking newer for longer and, more importantly, prevents surface damage that could potentially impede its smooth insertion and removal from magazine wells or pouches.
- Enhances Corrosion Protection: Adds another layer of defense against environmental elements, ensuring the magazine performs reliably even after exposure to moisture, sweat, or chemicals.
- Increases Lubricity: The hard coat can contribute to smoother insertion and removal from the rifle, as well as reduced friction during feeding.
Engineered for Indefinite Loading: A True Advantage
One of the most remarkable features for preparedness and convenience is that SureFire magazines are engineered to be left loaded indefinitely without compromising spring integrity or feed reliability. This directly addresses a common concern among firearm owners: spring fatigue. Unlike some other magazines that may suffer from weakened springs over prolonged compression, SureFire's design and spring quality ensure that they are ready to perform even after years of being stored fully loaded. This is incredibly valuable for:
- Home Defense Setups: Always having a fully loaded, reliable magazine ready for immediate deployment.
- Emergency Preparedness: Confidence that your ammunition supply is always primed and ready to go.
- Time Savings: No need to cycle and unload magazines to preserve spring life, simplifying storage and maintenance routines.
Disassembly for Cleaning: Promoting Longevity and Functionality
Maintaining your gear is crucial for optimal performance, and the SureFire High-Capacity Magazine makes this easy with its removable floorplate. This design choice allows for straightforward disassembly, enabling users to:
- Remove Debris: Easily clear out dirt, carbon fouling, spent primers, or other foreign materials that can accumulate inside the magazine body, ensuring smooth follower movement.
- Inspect Components: Check the spring, follower, and interior walls for any signs of wear or damage, allowing for proactive maintenance.
- Thorough Cleaning: Perform deep cleaning to maintain the magazine's pristine internal environment, critical for consistent feeding.
This simple yet effective design promotes the longevity of the magazine and ensures it continues to operate flawlessly over thousands of rounds.
Innovative Design: Firepower Without Excessive Bulk
The core innovation that sets the SureFire 60-round magazine apart is its unique 4x2 quad-stack configuration. This design is a game-changer for high-capacity magazines, addressing the common problem of excessive bulk often associated with extended magazines or coupled standard magazines.
The 4x2 Quad Stack Configuration Explained
Instead of a traditional double-stack design (which would make a 60-round magazine extremely long) or a drum magazine (which is often wide and cumbersome), the 4x2 quad stack arranges the rounds in two double columns, side-by-side, within the magazine body. As the rounds feed into the rifle, they transition from the quad stack to a traditional double stack configuration at the top of the magazine, ensuring smooth and reliable feeding into the chamber.
Benefits of the Quad Stack Design:
- Compact Footprint: The 60-round magazine is only an inch and a half longer than a standard 30-round AR-15 magazine. This minimizes the vertical extension below the rifle, making it less prone to snagging on gear or terrain when shooting from prone positions or moving through tight spaces.
- Narrower Profile: It's significantly narrower than two 30-round magazines clipped or taped together. This allows for easier manipulation, better fit in standard magazine pouches designed for single magazines (albeit tighter in some), and a more streamlined profile when carried on the body.
- Enhanced Maneuverability: The reduced bulk means better balance for the rifle, especially when compared to wide drum magazines, which can throw off the rifle's center of gravity and make it feel front-heavy.
- Seamless Integration: Designed to mimic the form factor of a standard magazine as much as possible while doubling capacity.
Solving Common Challenges: User-Centric Design
This magazine isn't just about capacity; it's about solving real-world problems faced by shooters:
No Dry Lubricants Required: Streamlined Maintenance
Unlike some other high-capacity magazines, particularly certain polymer or older metal designs, the SureFire High-Capacity Magazines DO NOT require dry lubricants for reliability. This is a significant advantage because:
- Reduced Maintenance Steps: Eliminates an extra step in your gear prep, saving time and effort.
- Cleaner Operation: No need to worry about specialized lubricants attracting dirt or grime, which can lead to feeding issues.
- Consistent Performance: The internal design and material choices ensure smooth feeding without external additives, even in dusty or harsh environments.
Seating with a Closed Bolt, Fully Loaded: No Downloading Required
One of the most frustrating issues with many high-capacity or even standard magazines is the difficulty of seating them in a rifle with a closed bolt, especially when fully loaded. Often, users must "download" the magazine by one or two rounds to ensure it seats properly and the bolt can close over the top round without excessive force. The SureFire 60-round magazine eliminates this hassle. It can be seated effortlessly in a rifle with a closed bolt, even when fully loaded. This feature is invaluable for:
- Quick Reloads: Ensures a smooth, fast reload without wrestling the magazine into place.
- Operational Readiness: If your rifle is stored with a round in the chamber and a fully loaded magazine, you can be confident that a fresh, full magazine can be inserted without issue.
- No Compromise on Capacity: You get the full 60 rounds ready to go, every time, without having to sacrifice a round for easy seating.
Ideal for Diverse Applications
Who can benefit from the SureFire High-Capacity Magazine?
- Competitive Shooters: Gain a decisive edge in 3-Gun or other action shooting sports by minimizing reloads, saving precious seconds.
- Law Enforcement & Military Professionals: Provides extended capacity for sustained engagements, suppressive fire, and reduces the need to carry multiple standard magazines, streamlining gear.
- Home Defense Practitioners: Offers peace of mind with maximum immediate firepower without cumbersome accessories.
- Recreational Shooters & Enthusiasts: Enjoy longer shooting sessions at the range without constant reloading, enhancing the shooting experience.
- Preppers & Survivalists: A crucial component for ensuring self-sufficiency and readiness in uncertain times, providing ample ammunition capacity for various scenarios.
When considering an upgrade for your AR-15, ask yourself: "Do I need absolute reliability in high-stress situations?" "Do I value streamlined operation and reduced reloads?" "Is durable construction paramount for my gear?" If the answer to these questions is yes, then the SureFire High-Capacity Magazine is an essential addition to your arsenal.
Why Choose SureFire? A Legacy of Excellence
SureFire is a name synonymous with quality, durability, and innovation in the tactical gear industry. From their renowned weapon lights to their suppressors and magazines, SureFire products are trusted by military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters worldwide. This 60-round magazine (UPC: 084871315814) reflects that legacy, built with meticulous attention to detail and designed for peak performance under the most demanding circumstances. When you invest in a SureFire magazine, you're not just buying a product; you're acquiring a piece of equipment backed by decades of expertise and a commitment to excellence.
Finding reliable, high-capacity magazines that genuinely perform without compromise can be a challenge. Many options exist, but few match the proven track record and innovative design of the SureFire MAG5-60. Its compact size relative to its capacity, coupled with its robust construction and user-friendly features like easy disassembly and closed-bolt seating, positions it as a top-tier choice for any serious AR-15 owner.
Upgrade your AR-15 today and experience the enhanced firepower and unwavering reliability that the SureFire High-Capacity Magazine (UPC: 084871315814) brings to the table. This crucial accessory ensures you have the rounds you need, when you need them, without any compromises. Available at DEGuns.
SureFire High-Capacity Magazine Specifications
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Finish | Matte Black |
Material | Aluminum |
Capacity | 60 Round |
Height | 8.7 Inches |
Width | 1.66 Inches |
Weight | 6.4 Ounce |
Caliber | .223 Remington |
Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
SKU | MAG5-60 |
UPC | 084871315814 |
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- SureFire
- SKU
- MAG5-60
- UPC
- 084871315814
- MPN
- MAG5-60