Best AK-74 magazines to stock up on

[@XxxAtlantaxxX]

I just bought 15 of the new commercial Bulgarian magazines; reinforced - steel feed lips, steel front and rear locking lugs. They lack the steel spine and steel reinforcement around the floorplate but I think they are still a great magazine for price and quality.

[@grits_taste_good415]

We need more AK guys like you

[@taylornutt]

Don't forget about Polish Tantal magazines (basically Circle 10 copy). I have some East German Bakelites, Polish Tantal, Circle 10 and Magpuls. I had to file the rear tab on the Magpuls to fit in my Arsenal 104FR but feed fine. I hope to try one of the metal Romanian Mags. I wish they made 20 rounders for AK74.

[@taylornutt]

@@mruler360 Where can you get them?

[@taylornutt]

@@mruler360 I know a couple of places to get Romanian mags for $40 each.

[@mruler360]

@@taylornutt That's going to be your best bet. Somewhat high for my taste but for surplus 74 magazines that's the going rate these days.

[@taylornutt]

@@mruler360 I know. I have not tried the greenish clear Polish 74 mags to see if they are another good option. I use the FB Radom Polish mags for my .223 Saiga.

[@mruler360]

taylornutt The polish mags are supposed to be pretty good but I haven’t tried them out yet.

[@praktikalnurse504]

Good list. Covered pretty much all the ones I use. I haven't had any issues with the Tapco mags either. Heard all the horror stories about them, "they bulge in the middle of you leave them loaded"...not disbelieving but haven't seen it yet. There can always be one bad apple that slipped through QA.

[@harrisonshreve3695]

B A K E L I T E S

[@s0bedrag0n]

I don’t know where you’re finding AK74 Circle 10 mags for $25-30. Try more like at least $40-45. Only shooter/range grade mags(i.e. Rusted/heavy pitting on locking lugs, deep gouges or extensive trench art.) would cost $25-30.

[@mruler360]

He remembers the olden days of early 2013 before 74 prices went insane. As do I; my first four pack of 74 mags with a surplus pouch was $50!

[@KB-kw8ni]

Exactly

[@mach533x]

Trench art mags are also worth more. Fyi lol

[@AlexS-zr2nb]

And it only has gotten worse

[@dylanridge-storer2471]

I highly recommend the Polish V-Project magazines, they're polymer and don't have any reinforcements but they work and feed flawlessly. IMO the best $15 mags you can get.

[@coyotearmory]

Also east German 74 bakes are more expensive than they used to be, but they're still out there.

[@streamfisher7472]

I’ve got 2 tapco 74 mags and never had an issue with either one.

[@UrbanTiger74]

I wanna get a few of those commercial bulgies for range work.

[@billytube325]

I was lucky enough to score 6 Russian Tula plum mags and 2 polish tantal mags this year! I have one Magpul mag, one commercial Bulgarian mag, and one promag. The feed lips on the promag broke the first day I took it to the range. The commercial mag and the pmag work fine.

[@Cavemanheartrock]

Believe I'm gonna be picking me up a m74 soon. I've got a before I do it. Compatibility with AKM parts?

[@theAKGeek]

Yes it will take any AKM furniture. Gonna steal the Krabby Patty formula with it?

[@ImperatorTheodosius]

Just grabbed a NOS Circle 10 and 21 this week. I feel like I got the last 10 in the country.

[@AngelSilverFourtySeven]

You gotta have the Tula or Izzy Russian mags ... my go to Ak-74 mags hands down 🇺🇸🙌🏼🍾

[@komradwide4660]

What magazine pouches would you recommend for these? Better if a single pouch can hold 2 magazines

[@panzerofthelake1623]

Can these magazines fit in pretty much every AR mag pouches out there?

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What’s the deal with the rob ski bulgy mags on his site for sale?

[@Dragunov38]

While they are all decent mags, I do not agree that the Circle 10 is the gold standard or the best. Izzy is all I run and yes, they run a higher price tag, but you can still find NOS for good deals in all colors (Plum, true black and my fav Bakelite).

[@theAKGeek]

Considering the circle 10 mags and the Izmash mags are identical in construction it's pretty much a wash to say both are just as good as the other

[@Dragunov38]

agreed, is all a preference of brand when it comes to these mags.

[@commalTl]

Dragunov38 where are you finding them or the circle 10 for a good price everywhere I see it like $50+ -.-

[@Dragunov38]

@@commalTl NOS izzy bakelites,plums, and blacks can be found on gunbroker... However u will pay premiums but sometimes lucky auctions can go as low as $50 mags.

[@commalTl]

Dragunov38 yeah I’ve been on gun broker not really see much for good prices Now I’m tempted to try the Israeli Iwi mags

[@bronzeguy9839]

Not a fan of the Bulgarian commercial mags. In my experience with them, they’re brittle compared to Magpul and Tapco mags. Tapco waffle mags tend to snag on things. Magpul mags are okay. Was excited when they came out with the reinforced Ak47 mags. Wish they would do the same for the 74 market. Anyway, I stock up on the Circle 10/21/25 mags instead. Yeah, they’re expensive, but they’re worth it. I have that peace of mind that the tabs won’t fail on me. Just my opinion.

[@theAKGeek]

Not a bad opinion. Circle 10/21 mags are the world standard imo

[@bronzeguy9839]

That they are. Would be nice if Tapco made smooth AK74 magazines like they did for the AK47. Maybe some kind of copyright or design issue.

[@theAKGeek]

@@bronzeguy9839 i honestly like the old school ribbed tapco mags. I feel the ribs give the mag more strength. And they give you a very grippy texture to get ahold of when you are reloading.

[@KB-kw8ni]

Magpul mags are not truly reinforced only one of the lugs is actually reinforced and the feed lips are not either

[@bronzeguy9839]

@K B I know. I have 6 of the reinforced Magpul mags (the spine is reinforced, too). They’re definitely better than the regular polymer ones and about $20 less per mag than Circle 10 waffle mags.

[@christiandinero8083]

Circle 10 please.

[@thochhourn7287]

Can u turn that 10 round mag into a 30 round?

[@josedelia5309]

Is your Commercial Bulgarian mag still working

[@theAKGeek]

Yes

[@josedelia5309]

Have you done a video of a torture test on it?

[@bronzeguy9839]

Why would he do a torture test on it? Just go buy one. They’re like $10.

[@theoneand0nly874]

What is your opinion on pro mags

[@lordvito3395]

Not good

[@christianclose7382]

Please Remember Our Magazines Are Garbage

[@BCMr27]

Where are the Izzy mags? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@theAKGeek]

Sosa 300 I already responded to a comment like this. The Izzy mags are virtually identical to the circle 21 mags. The Izzy mags are pretty rare when compared to the Bulgarian mags so it would be a waste to tell people to seek out rare magazines as their go to war option.