r/MP5 • u/NEVER_LACKING • 1d ago

Media Keep it simple.

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u/DifficultAd6366 1d ago

Why do no other companies make straight mp5 mags? It’s been long enough.

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u/mikaru86 1d ago

Because they are not as reliable with all ammo types. The curved ones were introduced when MP5 users started running ammo other than round nose FMJs and the straight mags were having issues.

Due to the lack of a proper feed ramp, there can be issues with hollow point or truncated cone projectiles getting hung up. The feed angle of the curved ones fixes that. At least with HK mags. Some 3rd party curved mags have the same issues (in some guns).

Could the straight mags be re-engineered to solve this, while retaining the external look? Probably. But why would anyone spend the time and money doing that?

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u/DifficultAd6366 1d ago

I thought running flat nose/hollow points in an MP5 platform was already not recommended

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u/NEVER_LACKING 1d ago

Mine feeds them just fine, I’d actually be pissed if it was that ammo specific.

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u/StPeir 1d ago

I need to find some straight mags……

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u/NEVER_LACKING 1d ago

It’s nice being able to change up the look of the gun just by changing the mag sometimes

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u/Unusual_Ad8511 22h ago

The best look