Fulton Armory

Comparing the M14 and BM 59 Magazines


For those curious about the differences between M14 and Beretta BM 59 Magazines.

The M14 magazine "rocks" into place. That is, you insert it by pushing it top front edge in the front of the well first (and briskly), then "rocking" the rear of the magazine up until it catches the latch.

The BM 59 magazine goes in straight up and straight down, kinda like an AR-15, despite latching at its rear.

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Left Side

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Left Side

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Right Side

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Right Side

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Top

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Top

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Bottom

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Bottom

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Front

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Front

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Rear

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Rear

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Top Front Closeup

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Top Front Closeup

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Top Rear Closeup

M14 (top) and BM 59 (bottom) Magazines, Top Rear Closeup

M14 (bottom) and BM 59 (top) Magazines, Rear Closeup

M14 (bottom) and BM 59 (top) Magazines, Rear Closeup