SA80 Magazines and Ammunition

Since the STANAG ( STANdardisation AGreement ) most magazines to this standardisation fit the SA80. Before, most users sought the M16 / AR15 mag but now everyone including the M16/AR15/M4 clan are after the new H+K steel A2 mags. These are now made in 30 round standard mags and 20 round mags for use on the Carbine in AFVs and helicopters.

A pile of mags all supposed to fit the SA80 and LSW. We will look closer at these now.

A Sterling 40 round mag next to an H+K A2 mag compared to aluminium M16 mags in 30 round and 20 round.

A1 Radway Green mag with RG in large letters.

A1 Radway Green mag with RG in thin letters.

A very rare A1 mag from ACL.

The current H+K A2 mag in 30 rounds.

Relatively rare Sterling STANAG mag that fits the SA80. Not had any feedback on how well these work as we are frightened to use them in case they get scratched ! They are steel and were made way before H+K brought out their steel one.

The legendary Colt M16 mag.

We thought we would include this mag. It is an aftermarket mag from the U.S. and has never missed a feed in both our collegues SA80 and LSW !

C-Mag.

C-Mag made for the SA80.

Label on the box.

Comparison to M16 C-Mag which is on the left. Neck is a lot longer.

Can someone tell me how many of these were made ? I have heard 40 for evaluation purposes.

Box contents as label above.

Three C-Mag pouches. The left one has British Army style belt attachments.

Drill rounds in current use. May be superceded by the new solid rounds currently in use in 7.62mm amd .50cal.

2 PLCE mag pouches showing 2 A1 mags in each.

An H+K 5.56 mag clamp but this one has a conversion block on top right face for A1 and A2 mags. Trials use.

A1 cutaway mag.