Hexmag
Authorized Dealer • Made in Virginia Beach, USA • Veteran-Owned
Hexmag is the Virginia Beach, Virginia magazine manufacturer that built its market position on the hexagonal exterior grip texture (the brand's namesake), the HexID color-coding system for identifying mags loaded with different cartridge types at a glance, and the Carbon Fiber composite construction that Hexmag claims is stronger than steel and 20% lighter than standard polymer. The company is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB certified) and manufactures entirely in the United States. Keep Shooting carries four Hexmag SKUs spanning both major platforms: the POLYHEX2 polymer and Carbon Fiber AR-15 30-round magazines, plus the less-common Glock 17 and Glock 19 Carbon Fiber magazines for shooters running Glock pistols who want a lighter aftermarket alternative to factory OEM polymer.
Hexmag at Keep Shooting
Hexmag is an American magazine maker headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and operating as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The brand built its identity around three product-design anchors: the hexagonal exterior grip texture molded into every magazine body (the visual signature and the source of the brand name), the HexID color-coding system that lets a shooter mark different magazines with different colored followers and baseplates to identify cartridge type or training role at a glance, and the Carbon Fiber composite material that defines the premium tier of Hexmag's line. Hexmag claims their carbon-fiber composite is stronger than steel and approximately 20% lighter than the standard glass-filled polymer used in most aftermarket magazines — a meaningful weight delta on a loaded combat-rifle kit where six magazines on the belt and chest rig start to add up. All Hexmag production is in the United States.
AR-15 Magazines — POLYHEX2 Polymer and Carbon Fiber
Keep Shooting stocks both Hexmag AR-15 magazine variants. The Hexmag AR-15 30-Round Magazine is the standard POLYHEX2 polymer configuration — the entry tier of the Hexmag line, positioned alongside the Magpul PMAG Gen M3 and Amend2 as a direct American-made polymer alternative, but with the distinctive hexagonal grip pattern molded into the body for positive handling control under wet, cold, or gloved-up conditions. The Hexmag Carbon Fiber AR-15 Magazine 30-Round is the premium tier: same exterior hexagonal geometry, same 30-round capacity, same Mil-Spec STANAG-compatible feed geometry, but built around a carbon-fiber composite shell rather than polymer. For shooters running modular three-gun, PRS-style carbine matches, or simply carrying a loaded kit for extended periods, the ~20% weight reduction across a six-magazine belt is a real ergonomic benefit. Both Hexmag AR-15 variants drop into any STANAG-pattern AR-15 magazine well without modification — if your rifle accepts a PMAG, it accepts a Hexmag.
Glock-Compatible Carbon Fiber — The Less-Common Aftermarket Niche
Most Glock owners run factory OEM polymer magazines because the OEM mags are relatively cheap, widely available, and run reliably in any Glock pistol they fit. Aftermarket Glock magazines exist in a narrower market — competition shooters chasing extended capacity, training academies looking for color-coded identification of practice rounds versus live ammunition, or shooters specifically seeking lighter-weight alternatives to OEM polymer for high-volume carry. Hexmag's carbon-fiber Glock-compatible magazines address that last use case. The Hexmag Carbon Glock 17-Compatible 17-Round Magazine is the full-size Glock 17 capacity match (the same 17-round capacity as the OEM Glock factory magazine), and the Hexmag Carbon Glock 19-Compatible 15-Round Magazine matches the compact-frame Glock 19 standard capacity. Both feed Glock 9mm pistols and most 9mm Glock-pattern clones (PSA Dagger, Polymer80 builds, Shadow Systems MR918) that accept OEM Glock magazines.
HexID Color-Coding — The Engineering Detail That Matters in Training
The HexID system isn't just a cosmetic feature — it solves a real training and operational problem. Shooters who run multiple cartridge types in the same rifle (5.56 NATO + .223 Remington practice + training-grade reloads) need to keep them separated, and shooters who run training ammunition versus duty ammunition need to keep those separated. The traditional solution is masking tape and Sharpie marker on the baseplate; the Hexmag solution is interchangeable colored followers, baseplates, and HexID identifiers that snap into the magazine without tools. For an instructor running a class on a range where ten students each carry six magazines, color-coding is the difference between a clean reload drill and a confused safety incident. HexID matters more than the spec-sheet positioning usually conveys.
Pairing & Cross-References
Browse the full AR-15 magazines category for the side-by-side view of Hexmag against Magpul PMAG, Amend2, ETS, KCI USA, and Schmeisser on the AR-15 magazine tier. For the Glock-compatible magazines, see the Glock magazines catalog, the Glock 17 magazine subcategory, and the Glock 19 magazine subcategory for direct comparison against OEM Glock and other aftermarket options. For the broader AR-15 build-out context, the AR-15 parts catalog covers everything else on the platform — stocks, handguards, bolt carrier groups, lower parts kits, and muzzle devices — that pairs with the Hexmag magazine spend.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hexmag
Yes, we maintain inventory of the most popular Hexmag products. Each product listing shows real-time stock status. If an item is temporarily out of stock, you can sign up for back-in-stock notifications on the product page.
Yes! All orders over $49.95 qualify for free shipping, including Hexmag products. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days.
Keep Shooting offers hassle-free returns on Hexmag products. If you're not completely satisfied, contact our customer service team for a return authorization. All products must be in original, unused condition.
Yes, Keep Shooting is an authorized Hexmag dealer. All products are sourced directly and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.