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American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches

Article about: Below are pics of two different types of magazine pouches used by American and UK troops to store AR15 / M16 rifle magazines

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    Below are pics of two different types of magazine pouches used by American and UK troops to store AR15 / M16 rifle magazines

    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches


    American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches

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    Looks like the magazines are far easier to access on the British pouches.

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    I wasn't aware we (Brits) had kit for M16 mags......FNs / SLR ????

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    I wasn't aware we (Brits) had kit for M16 mags......FNs / SLR ????
    The SAS uses the M16 or used to use them.

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    ‘Knew that...would we (they?) have had a specific webbing item??? I’d’ve thought those guys would’ve adopted Alice or other kit...but what do I know.....:-)

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    They tried the American pouches and didn't like them.

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    Certainly SAS used them in Borneo before the Americans in Vietnam

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    Quote by Gunny Hartmann View Post
    Looks like the magazines are far easier to access on the British pouches.
    My thoughts exactly. But could also fall out easier.

    The US version looks hard to dig out especially under stress in a firefight.
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    The US one is the M1956 universal ammo pouch that was originally designed for the M14 rifle mags, which it fits better. Later was used with the M16, though not designed for it. I understand the field technique to improve access to the M16 magazine was to stuff a bandage down the bottom to lift the mags for easy reach.

    In Vietnam the NZ Army used a mixture of equipment, both the FN SLR and the M16 and likewise a mixture of pouches, from US M1956 web to British P1958 kit, as can be seen in this photo.American vs British AR15 Magazines Pouches

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    More informations about Uk pouches : Infantry Equipment, Pattern 1958

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