During some LE tactical training during the past couple weeks I did an evaluation of the new Creative Products 30 round magazine and LMT 10.5 inch barrelled upper. Four magazines were obtainied through Creative Products and 12 were purchased from the Equipment Exchange board. The LMT uppers were obtained through a local LE dealer. The weapons used in tactical training were Colt M16A1 lowers fitted with either Colt or DPMS 14.5 inch barrel uppers and RRA collapsible stocks. We were also evaluating two LMT 10 inch barrelled uppers for possible use by our tactical team. The LMT uppers were mated with Colt M16A1 lowers also. The CP mags had a mix of green anti-tilt and Magpul gray anti-tilt followers with both chrome silicon and stainless springs. Ammo used was a mix of Winchester Q3131A, Winchester and Federal 55 grain SP, and Federal EA223 55 grain.
The mags seemed to be of excellent quality with good fit and finish. I saw no issues with welds, seams, or visible quality control issues. All of the mags fit well, had good lockup with the mag catch, and dropped free. A total of 6,500 rounds were fired in both semi and full-auto with no jams or failures. The stock LMT 10.5 inch uppers were put through 1000 rounds each in 3 range sessions ( with CP mags ) and also had no failures.
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