Arcturus EMM AK74 Bakelite 5-Pack Mid-Cap 135/30rds Black

The Arcturus EMM AK74 Bakelite 5-Pack Mid-Cap 135/30rds Black is a set of five adjustable mid-cap magazines for compatible AK AEG airsoft replicas. Thanks to the EMM system, you can set each magazine to a capacity of 135 BBs or a more realistic 30 BBs.

The magazines combine a reinforced polymer body with a blackened steel magazine base. An extended feeder also helps to minimise the number of BBs left in the hop-up/feed zone after the magazine has been emptied. This makes this 5-pack ideal for both regular skirmishes and players who wish to play with realistic magazine capacities.

EMM – Enhanced Modular Magazine

EMM stands for Enhanced Modular Magazine. With these magazines, this means, amongst other things, that the internal construction is designed in such a way that you can adjust the capacity and dismantle the magazine relatively easily for maintenance.

The latter is particularly useful during intensive use. Dirt, dust and BB residue can, over time, affect the performance of a mid-cap. As the magazine can be opened for maintenance, you can ensure that the internal parts remain easily accessible for inspection and cleaning.

Adjustable capacity of 135 or 30 BBs

One of the most interesting features of these Arcturus EMM magazines is their variable capacity.

You can configure each warehouse to:

• 135 BBs for standard airsoft use
• 30 BBs for a more realistic magazine capacity

With 135 BBs, you’ll have enough ammunition for standard skirmishes without having to fit a new magazine straight away after every brief firefight.

The 30-BB setting is particularly interesting for milsim, training and players who want to adopt a more realistic playing style. This means you have to be more mindful of your ammunition and change magazines more often.

As you get both options in the same magazine, you don’t need to buy two different sets of magazines for this.

Set of five magazines

This version is supplied as a 5-pack. You will therefore receive five separate mid-cap magazines.

When all magazines are set to 135 BBs, you have a total capacity of up to 675 BBs spread across five magazines.

If you use the realistic 30-BB setting, you’ll have 150 BBs spread across five magazines.

For players who distribute their magazines across various pouches on a plate carrier, chest rig or belt, a set of five immediately provides a practical basis for a complete loadout.

Mid-cap without a winding mechanism

The Arcturus EMM is a mid-cap magazine. Unlike a traditional high-cap magazine, you do not need to turn a wheel on the underside whilst playing.

The BBs are fed towards the replica internally by a spring.

A mid-cap is therefore particularly popular with players who want fewer moving parts in their magazine and do not wish to use the familiar winding mechanism of a high-cap.

A speedloader is highly recommended for loading mid-cap magazines.

Reinforced polymer casing

The magazine housing is made from reinforced polymer.

This material makes the magazine relatively practical for use as part of a full loadout. Particularly when you’re carrying several magazines at once on a plate carrier or chest rig, the weight of each magazine is a factor.

The design of the structure is in keeping with modern AK magazines, whilst this version of the set features a black colour scheme.

Warehouse floor made of blackened steel

In addition to the polymer housing, blackened steel is used for the magazine base.

Arcturus thus combines polymer and steel in the racking structure. The steel racking base forms the lower section of the racking.

Extended feeder to reduce the number of BBs left behind

One interesting technical feature is the extended feeder.

With many AEGs, after removing a standard magazine, a few BBs remain in the feed path between the magazine and the hop-up unit. These BBs can then fall out of the replica when you remove the magazine.

The extended feeder at the Arcturus warehouse has been designed to reduce this number.

This does not necessarily mean that absolutely no BBs are left behind with every combination of replica and hop-up unit, but the system has been specifically designed to minimise this well-known phenomenon.

Designed for AK AEG platforms

These EMM magazines are designed for AK AEG airsoft replicas and comply with the standard AK magazine specification.

Among other things, they are of interest for modern AK74 platforms and can also be used with various compatible AKM and AK12 variants.

However, within the AK platform, magazine compatibility is not entirely universal. Differences in the dimensions of the magwell, magazine catch and hop-up/feed mechanism can mean that a magazine fits more snugly in one model than in another.

Compatibility with other brands

These magazines are not only suitable for Arcturus replicas. Thanks to their standard AK AEG design, they may also be compatible with AK replicas from various other manufacturers.

With CYMA AK AEGs, for example, Arcturus/D-DAY-type AK magazines are often used as a suitable combination.

However, we recommend that you never base compatibility solely on the brand. Even within a single manufacturer, different generations and models may have slight variations.

As a result, a magazine may fit perfectly into one AK, whilst the same magazine may sit slightly tighter or looser in another replica, or feed differently.

Practical insights

The Arcturus EMM AK74 Bakelite 5-Pack Mid-Cap 135/30rds Black is particularly appealing due to its combination of capacity, ease of maintenance and the ability to switch between two playing styles.

For a standard skirmish, 135 BBs per magazine is a practical capacity. With five magazines, you’ll have a maximum of 675 BBs available without having to use high-cap magazines.

If you want to play more realistically, switch your magazines to 30 BBs. This really changes the way you play, especially during milsim: counting your ammunition and reloading in good time suddenly become a lot more important.

The extended feeder is also a small detail that can be useful in practice. Fewer BBs ending up on the floor every time the magazine is changed ultimately means less waste.

When using these magazines in a replica of another brand, compatibility remains the key consideration. Minor differences in dimensions can be particularly noticeable with AK-platforms. You should therefore ideally check in advance whether these magazines fit properly and feed reliably in your specific replica.

Who is the Arcturus EMM AK74 135/30rds 5-Pack suitable for?

This Arcturus EMM 5-pack is ideal for AK players who want to add several mid-cap magazines to their kit straight away.

For regular skirmishes, setting the magazine capacity to 135 BBs offers a good balance between capacity and the ease of use of a mid-cap.

Milsim players and those aiming for a more realistic loadout can reset each magazine to 30 BBs.

The EMM design is also of interest to players who carry out regular maintenance on their kit, as the magazines can be dismantled for maintenance.

Specificaties

• Brand: Arcturus
• Series: EMM
• EMM betekenis: Enhanced Modular Magazine
• Product type: AEG storage set
• Number of warehouses: 5
• Warehouse type: Mid-Cap
• Platform: AK AEG
• Suitable for: Compatible AK74, AKM and AK12 platforms
• Capacity per magazine: 135 / 30 BBs
• Adjustable capacity: Yes
• Total capacity at a setting of 135 BB: 675 BBs
• Total capacity at the 30-BB setting: 150 BBs
• Housing material: Reinforced polymer
• Warehouse floor material: Blackened steel
• Extended feeder: Ja
• Can be dismantled for maintenance: Yes
• Winding mechanism: No
• Colour: Black
• Stated total weight: 1020 g
• Application: Airsoft
• Compatibility with other brands: Possible, depending on the replica and tolerances
• CYMA AK compatibility: Generally good compatibility, but this depends on the model

Common mistakes

• Do not assume that every AK magazine fits exactly the same in every AK AEG. The AK platform has tolerances between different makes, models and generations.
• When using the magazine in a CYMA, E&L, LCT or any other brand, always check that it locks securely and feeds BBs reliably.
• Don’t forget that 135/30 BBs refers to an adjustable capacity. So the magazine does not hold 135 plus 30 BBs at the same time.
• When loading, it is best to use a speedloader. This is a mid-cap and does not have the winding mechanism of a high-cap.
• Do not force the magazine if it is very tight in the magwell. First check that the magazine is positioned correctly and is actually suitable for your specific replica.
• Do not expect the extended feeder to guarantee that no BBs will be left behind under every possible replica and hop-up combination. The system is designed to reduce the number of BBs left behind.
• When dismantling the magazines for maintenance, take care with the internal spring and components. These are under tension and must be refitted correctly.
• After changing the capacity, check that the magazine is fitted correctly and is feeding normally before taking it out into the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many magazines are there in this set?
This pack contains five Arcturus EMM mid-cap magazines.

How many BBs fit into one magazine?
The capacity can be set to 135 BBs or 30 BBs.

Why can I set the magazine capacity to 30 BBs?
The 30-BB setting is intended for players who wish to use a more realistic magazine capacity, for example during milsim or training scenarios.

How many BBs can I carry in total with this 5-pack?
With all five magazines set to 135 BBs, the total capacity is 675 BBs. With all magazines set to 30 BBs, this is 150 BBs.

What does EMM stand for?
EMM stands for Enhanced Modular Magazine. Among other things, the design allows the capacity to be changed and the magazine to be dismantled for maintenance.

Is this a mid-cap or high-cap?
These are mid-cap magazines. They do not have a winding wheel like many high-cap magazines.

Do I need a speedloader?
A speedloader is highly recommended for filling these mid-cap magazines quickly and easily.

What does the extended feeder do?
The extended feeder is designed to reduce the number of BBs left in the feed path after the magazine has been removed or emptied.

Do these magazines fit a CYMA AK?
Compatibility is generally good with many CYMA AK AEGs. However, due to tolerances between different AK models, we cannot guarantee that every individual CYMA model will have exactly the same fit and feed.

Do the magazines also fit AKs from other brands?
That is possible. The magazines comply with the standard AK AEG specification, but the exact fit may vary depending on the manufacturer and model. You should therefore always check compatibility with your specific replica.

Are the magazines made entirely of polymer?
No. The casing is made of reinforced polymer, whilst the magazine base is made of blackened steel.

Can I dismantle the magazines for maintenance?
Yes. The EMM design allows the magazines to be dismantled for inspection, cleaning and maintenance.

With the Arcturus EMM AK74 Bakelite 5-Pack Mid-Cap 135/30rds Black, you get five versatile AK magazines that you can easily switch between a practical capacity of 135 BBs and a realistic 30-BB configuration.