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Mora Arms MP5 Mag 30

· October 6th, 2025 · Handgun Magazines

This video reviews the Mora Arms 30-round steel MP5 9mm magazine and its performance across several MP5-style platforms. It covers construction, fitment, range use, and basic measurements.

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Mora Arms MP5 30rd 9mm Luger, Black Steel, Fits HK MP5 Platform and Clones, Made in Taiwan - T-MP5-30 Specifications

manufacturerMora Arms
Caliber/Gauge9mm
Mag Capacity30

Video Summary

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Overview of the Mora Arms MP5 30-Round Magazine

The video focuses on the Mora Arms MP5 30-round 9mm magazine, a standard-capacity steel magazine with a metal follower for MP5-style platforms. The presenter outlines the plan to check fitment in several MP5-pattern firearms, load and test the magazine at the range, and then provide basic measurements. The goal is to show how the magazine performs in practical use and to share observations on reliability and general handling. The magazine is positioned as a functional option for MP5 platforms and compatible clones that accept MP5-pattern magazines.

Construction and Design Details

The Mora Arms MP5 magazine is described as a solid steel design with a metal follower, matching what users typically expect from a standard MP5-pattern magazine. Emphasis is placed on its straightforward construction rather than any unusual features. Pricing is mentioned in general terms, with the magazine typically around the thirty to forty dollar range, making it less expensive than many traditional MP5 magazines. The segment sets the stage for the subsequent fitment checks by confirming that the magazine is built to a familiar pattern intended for MP5-style firearms.

Fitment in Century Arms AP5 SD

Fitment is first demonstrated in a Century Arms AP5 SD. The magazine does seat and lock, but it requires a slight rocking motion to engage properly. The presenter notes that with the AP5 specifically, the user should insert the magazine and then push it in a bit farther to ensure it locks. This behavior is highlighted as unique to that platform among the examples shown. Despite the need for a rock-and-lock motion, the magazine is shown to function as intended once properly seated in the AP5 SD.

Compatibility with Mac 9 and PTR MP5 Platforms

Next, the Mora Arms MP5 magazine is tested in a Mac 9 that accepts MP5-pattern magazines. In this firearm, the magazine inserts smoothly and locks into place without any special technique. The same is observed with a PTR MP5-style platform, where the magazine locks in very solidly. These examples are used to illustrate that the magazine works across different MP5-based designs. The segment reinforces that the Mora Arms magazine is compatible with firearms that are built to use standard MP5 magazines, with only minor platform-specific nuances in insertion.

Fitment in Standard HK MP5

The magazine is then shown in a standard HK MP5. In this platform, the Mora Arms MP5 magazine fits and functions as expected, with no unusual steps required for insertion or locking. This demonstration confirms that the magazine is suitable for the original HK MP5 pattern as well as various clones. The only platform noted as needing a slight rock-and-lock motion remains the Century Arms AP5. Overall, the fitment segment concludes that the magazine is broadly compatible with MP5-style firearms that accept this pattern of 9mm magazine.

Weight, Length, and Range Performance

The video concludes with basic measurements and performance notes. The magazine weight is reported at approximately 0.38 pounds, aligning with expectations for a steel MP5 magazine. Overall length is described as close to 8 inches from tip to base, with slight variation depending on how the magazine sits at an angle, approaching about 8.25 inches at one point and closer to 8 inches at another. The presenter notes that a few hundred rounds have been run through these magazines during range days without issues, and they are frequently used when filming with MP5-style firearms. Any future problems or malfunctions would be shared in a pinned comment for ongoing transparency.

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