STG 44 Magazine

Steel StG 44 Magazine

This United Defense magazine follows the curved, ribbed pattern of the StG 44, the German Sturmgewehr that introduced the assault rifle layout in the 1940s. It is made for owners of StG 44 pattern rifles who need a spare or replacement, and for collectors filling out a period display. The body is stamped steel with a black finish, built to the same lines as the original issue magazine.

Features

• Stamped Steel Body — The magazine is pressed from sheet steel, the same construction method the original used.
• Curved Profile — The body follows the long forward curve of the StG 44 magazine, which keeps tapered rifle cartridges stacking cleanly as they feed.
• Pressed Reinforcing Ribs — Raised ribs run the length of both sides to stiffen the steel walls against dents and flexing.
• Reinforced Spine Plate — An added plate with two embossed ribs covers the upper rear of the body, where the magazine seats in the rifle.
• Rear Catch Window — A cutout in the rear plate gives the rifle's magazine catch a positive point to lock into.
• Double-Stack Feed Lips — Wide feed lips at the top hold cartridges in two staggered columns, which fits more rounds into a shorter body.
• Removable Floorplate — The base plate slides off for cleaning and spring inspection, and a small catch at its edge holds it in place.
• Black Finish — A uniform black coating covers the steel and matches the look of period issue magazines.

Build And Fit

The magazine copies the original StG 44 layout: a ribbed steel body, a reinforced spine plate around the catch window, and a slide-off floorplate. StG 44 pattern rifles are made by more than one company and in more than one chambering, so confirm that your rifle's maker and calibre match this magazine before ordering.