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ORIGINAL MAGPUL® ASSIST FOR 5.56X45 NATO AR-15 MAGAZINE Reviews & Ratings

When installed on the base of a 5.56x45 rifle magazine, the original Magpul provides improved speed and controllability during high stress, tactical magazine changes. Durable synthetic rubber loop with recessed rough gripping surface. Quick and easy installation and removal. Patented design based upon the tried-and-true para-cord loops and duct-tape tabs used by special warfare units worldwide.

FEATURES

Designed for use during high stress, tactical magazine changes. Improves speed of reload and control
A simple and durable synthetic rubber loop with recessed rough gripping for added tactile feel
The Magpul fits most aluminum, steel, and polymer magazines
Made in the USA.

SPECS

Platform: AR15, M4, M16
Compatibility: Most aluminum, steel, and polymer 5.56 x 45 magazines

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Reviews Summary

The ORIGINAL MAGPUL® ASSIST has received mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its practical utility for magazine retrieval and its affordability. However, some criticize the installation difficulty and changes to magazine fit. While it works well in some setups, its design can hinder compactness and usability for others. Overall, it performs as intended with caveats.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ease of Use

62%

Many reviewers find the Magpul Assist easy to use once installed, highlighting its utility in quickly retrieving magazines from pouches. However, others noted that the installation process can be challenging, requiring tools and patience, which may deter some users.

Design and Fit

55%

The product's design features a loop for easier handling; however, it tends to complicate magazine storage and may hinder fitting into standard magazine pouches. Users have reported that the added length can make magazines less compact, which is a significant drawback for some.

Product Quality

45%

Overall, reviewers acknowledge the product's quality, as it functions as intended in terms of magazine retrieval. Still, some users question its durability, feeling that the 'softness' of the product compromises magazine seating during usage.

Versatility

40%

The versatility of the Magpul Assist, being compatible with various magazine types, is a positive note among users. However, some express that alternative solutions, like paracord, may perform just as well at a lower cost, diluting the perceived value of this product.

Value for Money

72%

Reviewers generally view the Magpul Assist as a cost-effective solution for magazine handling. Many appreciate the reasonable price point relative to its functionality, seeing it as worth the investment despite its shortcomings.

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My Least Favorite MagPul Product

Another reviewer named Snowden hit it all on the head. I think this was MagPul's first product ever (might be wrong about that) and they've improved a lot over the years. If you're looking for some sort of an extension, go for the MagPul Ranger floorplate which can also be used as a base when using your magazine as a monopod. The problem with these is that they're so smushy feeling, they are more of a detriment than a benefit when trying to use the magazine for support, or when you give the mag a smack to ensure that it's properly seated. In short, all my magazines have a Ranger floorplate now, except for a few I keep "plain" so they'll fit in a mag pouch.

1 Review Covers All

A good idea but after a while, the loop gets in the way the more applications you use them. You're not going to be walking along, dangling 3 or 4 of them from your fingers and expect to be ready to shoot. When packing the mags with this thing on the end, it makes the mag longer and not fit into a pouch that was designed for the magazine without the loopie thing. The really useful application for these is to identify, which end of the magazine is the bottom. Cut off the loop and just use the portion that goes around the magazine. With the loopless Magpul on the bottom end of the magazine, you can tell what end is the bottom and will work for faster loading (in the dark).

Nice Concept But In The Way MoreThan Not

At first they looked like something that was a good idea. After getting a few, installing them and using them, well, not as good as I thought they would be. 1. When you are stacking, or packing your magazines these change the shape of things where compactness is lost. 2. When you insert them into the mag-well and go to "slap" the mag into the gun, these create a "softness" and you wonder, "did it really seat in the gun." 3. They make the magazine too long to fit in a mag pouch properly. On the plus side, you can carry 5 mags on your fingers more easily using the loops. When you drop a mag, if it hits the bottom of the mag, it cushions the impact. I would not reccommend these to a friend without first lending him a few to try before buying so he could decide whether it was a good item to have or not. Personally, I took them ALL off and put them in a bag in the closet.