How do we stop jammed magazines?(M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine, M9 Pistol ...)

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Dear MSG Half-Mast

Is there any guidance For preventing magazines for the M16-series rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine From jamming? We've heard it's better to load no more than 28 rounds in a magazine to prevent jamming. Is that true?

SGT M.B.

Dear Sergeant M.B.,

If a magazine is in good shape, it should hold 30 rounds with no problem. But there are many magazines in the field that may not be reliable any longer. Here's how you can tell:

Check each of your seven magazines for dents and corrosion. If a magazine has more than minor dents ...

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