Blast from the not-so-distant past! Submachine guns were all the rage in special forces and police tactical units in the '80s and remained well represented in action movies through the '90s while real-world units started to shift towards carbines.

• Made for submachine gun magazines - fits snack bars, tools, flashlights...
• Modern PALS attachment and an even more modern closure system
• Incredibly tough milspec construction

This MOLLE magazine pouch is a component of a fairly modern load-bearing system and the forward-falling closure system is up to date even by today's standards. To carry the magazines of a weapon that was considered old-fashioned a couple of decades ago already may seem anachronistic.

Not so fast, though! Pistol-caliber long arms can still be used effectively in special applications so it's only reasonable to make current-spec magazine pouches for them as well. The people working with these tools don't care much about period-correct gear but rather want to get the job done. From this perspective, this magazine pouch makes a lot of sense.

Suitable for various items

Made for two MP5 magazines. You can carry two UZI magazines in the pouch as well but the strap won't close on the 32-rounders. It's probably OK because the fit is very snug. Polymer magazines are unlikely to fit due to their thicker walls: Sorry to all you Glock 18 owners!

Anything else that might fit? Pretty much any roundish object such as the grip of a screwdriver or a small tripod you might use for smartphone camera work. If the diameter is 33 mm (1.3") or less, the fit is ideal. The depth of the pocket is 16 cm (6.3") so anything you carry should be longer or it'll be difficult to fish out of the compartment.

Genuine US surplus

Made in the USA for hard use and conditions. Will probably outlast you and anything you may carry in the pouch.