The SMG (Sub Machine Gun) insert allows you to carry up to 5 magazines in your Maximus Placard. This insert allows most size magazines to be inserted from a smaller MP5 (9mm) style magazine up to larger HK UMP (45ACP) style magazine. The inserts are elastic and if your magazine is similar in size to the ones pictured, it will probably work.
BLUF: Loose on glock-styles, but unbeatable pricing.
My original in-depth review vanished when I tried to take a picture, so this is the quick and dirty–pic uploaded instead…
1) Insert could use a bit more velcro, but this minimal velcro also makes it a breeze to place into a placard (tradeoff to be aware of).
2) NOT enough retention for glock, but remedied with ridiculously-cheap kydex inserts (pic attachment).
3) Scored a homerun with just enough squeeze from the HRT insert and the addition of the kydex; this pairing combination makes both retention AND indexing perfect.
Rated 3 out of 5
Anthony –
It does the job. Got it to try out on longer P320 magazines. It’s all elastic. The male and female velcro could probably be a little larger. If there was more structure or larger velcro pieces I think it would fit better. The P320 magazines are too smooth for a secure fit and the polymer for a glock mag helps with the fit but I still feel like it needs bungee retention. Haven’t tried any thicker magazines yet. Overall 3 out of 5 because it gets the job done.
Rated 5 out of 5
Patrick –
goes well with the placard
Rated 5 out of 5
Kyle –
Fantastic inserts, will buy again in the future.
Rated 5 out of 5
Darryl H. –
Great product as expected.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Tighter fit with curved smg mags such as mpx. Works amazing with Glock mags.
Rated 5 out of 5
David Hawkins –
Have yet to use this one
Rated 5 out of 5
Fernando Quinones –
It’s great will order another one
Rated 5 out of 5
Fernando Quinones –
Love the item will be purchasing some other items love the gear
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Fits my spiritus mk4 perfectly. Also holds one more mag than their insert. Works great with ets and H&K mp5 mags
Rated 2 out of 5
Ruben –
Sig MPX mags fit super tight and not easily removed from placard or to reindex
Rated 5 out of 5
Daniel –
perfect for hk mp5 mags. may require additional double sided loop for some pockets
Rated 4 out of 5
Robert H. –
Sturdy and well made, functions as described, have yet to run a drill with it so can’t speak to operational functioning however. Plan to install and run in placard and drill this weekend. More to be revealed.
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrew Smith –
Very pleased. Fits my 35rnd AKV mags nice and snug. Quality materials and heavy stitching. Velcro hold tight, Ive got no worries about losing gear.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jamison –
Great for stick mags, stays open when needed to easily replace mags
Rated 3 out of 5
Jermaine Salmon –
The inserts could be a little stiffer, similar to the inserts on the placard. I had difficulty during mag changes when trying to insert the empty mag.
Rated 3 out of 5
Anonymous –
Got just in case but have not used yet.
Rated 5 out of 5
Adam O. –
Simple works well
Rated 5 out of 5
Rob G. –
Intuitive design, works flawlessly.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mikko L. –
Self explanatory, works fine!
Rated 5 out of 5
Cody Corado –
Best pouch for a sub gun on the market!
Rated 4 out of 5
Ray F. –
Very good. I wish it didn’t have an open bottom as it catches on 9mm AK mags a little. One came out of the rig but also snagged and nearly fell from my hand. MP5 mags and other smooth mags are a breeze though. The design doesn’t let me reindex mags easily though.it closes up once the mag comes out.
Rated 5 out of 5
Donald B. –
Awesome quality.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael D. –
Great Quality. Going to do a review on my YouTube Channel.
Rated 5 out of 5
Colton Howard –
Easy to mag reindex
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Work perfectly.
Rated 5 out of 5
Alex –
Great product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Trevor B. –
Good product
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael Felts –
Makes it easy to swap between AR and SMG, while using the same kit
Rated 5 out of 5
James –
Perfect insert for my Glock magazines.
Rated 5 out of 5
James K. –
Works well. Straightforward to install!
Rated 5 out of 5
carter thurman –
Great!
Rated 5 out of 5
Daniel Eckholdt –
works
Rated 5 out of 5
ChenWai –
Added flexibility to my plate carrier where I can now carry my SMG.45 magazines on my carrier for specific missions.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
It was custom worn on other equipment I had, not the hrt Maximus placard. but it works fine
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Haven’t messed with it much but looks to be of quality.
Rated 5 out of 5
Josh –
Great addition for running my 9mm sub guns.
Rated 4 out of 5
Levi –
Overall happy with this with a few critiques. You aren’t going to five five Scorpion Evo mags in here, it’s too tight. You technically can, but it’s completely impractical. I kinda figured that out before ordering, so I just stuck my CAT in the left most sleeve of the insert. I also wish there was more Velcro real estate, you’ve only got little 3/4″ strips on all five “pouches”, and I’m not completely sold on how long they’ll last or keep their position. Overall it’ll work fine, and if it doesn’t I’ll figure something else out.
Rated 4 out of 5
David –
These work fine with long magazines. Any shorter mags will slip down to the bottom of the placard insert pouch.
Anonymous –
Just what I needed
Rich C. –
AR rig is now Vector Rig. 10/10 would recommend
Jeffrey –
BLUF: Loose on glock-styles, but unbeatable pricing.
My original in-depth review vanished when I tried to take a picture, so this is the quick and dirty–pic uploaded instead…
1) Insert could use a bit more velcro, but this minimal velcro also makes it a breeze to place into a placard (tradeoff to be aware of).
2) NOT enough retention for glock, but remedied with ridiculously-cheap kydex inserts (pic attachment).
3) Scored a homerun with just enough squeeze from the HRT insert and the addition of the kydex; this pairing combination makes both retention AND indexing perfect.
Anthony –
It does the job. Got it to try out on longer P320 magazines. It’s all elastic. The male and female velcro could probably be a little larger. If there was more structure or larger velcro pieces I think it would fit better. The P320 magazines are too smooth for a secure fit and the polymer for a glock mag helps with the fit but I still feel like it needs bungee retention. Haven’t tried any thicker magazines yet. Overall 3 out of 5 because it gets the job done.
Patrick –
goes well with the placard
Kyle –
Fantastic inserts, will buy again in the future.
Darryl H. –
Great product as expected.
Anonymous –
Tighter fit with curved smg mags such as mpx. Works amazing with Glock mags.
David Hawkins –
Have yet to use this one
Fernando Quinones –
It’s great will order another one
Fernando Quinones –
Love the item will be purchasing some other items love the gear
Anonymous –
Fits my spiritus mk4 perfectly. Also holds one more mag than their insert. Works great with ets and H&K mp5 mags
Ruben –
Sig MPX mags fit super tight and not easily removed from placard or to reindex
Daniel –
perfect for hk mp5 mags. may require additional double sided loop for some pockets
Robert H. –
Sturdy and well made, functions as described, have yet to run a drill with it so can’t speak to operational functioning however. Plan to install and run in placard and drill this weekend. More to be revealed.
Andrew Smith –
Very pleased. Fits my 35rnd AKV mags nice and snug. Quality materials and heavy stitching. Velcro hold tight, Ive got no worries about losing gear.
Jamison –
Great for stick mags, stays open when needed to easily replace mags
Jermaine Salmon –
The inserts could be a little stiffer, similar to the inserts on the placard. I had difficulty during mag changes when trying to insert the empty mag.
Anonymous –
Got just in case but have not used yet.
Adam O. –
Simple works well
Rob G. –
Intuitive design, works flawlessly.
Mikko L. –
Self explanatory, works fine!
Cody Corado –
Best pouch for a sub gun on the market!
Ray F. –
Very good. I wish it didn’t have an open bottom as it catches on 9mm AK mags a little. One came out of the rig but also snagged and nearly fell from my hand. MP5 mags and other smooth mags are a breeze though. The design doesn’t let me reindex mags easily though.it closes up once the mag comes out.
Donald B. –
Awesome quality.
Michael D. –
Great Quality. Going to do a review on my YouTube Channel.
Colton Howard –
Easy to mag reindex
Anonymous –
Work perfectly.
Alex –
Great product.
Trevor B. –
Good product
Michael Felts –
Makes it easy to swap between AR and SMG, while using the same kit
James –
Perfect insert for my Glock magazines.
James K. –
Works well. Straightforward to install!
carter thurman –
Great!
Daniel Eckholdt –
works
ChenWai –
Added flexibility to my plate carrier where I can now carry my SMG.45 magazines on my carrier for specific missions.
Anonymous –
It was custom worn on other equipment I had, not the hrt Maximus placard. but it works fine
Anonymous –
Haven’t messed with it much but looks to be of quality.
Josh –
Great addition for running my 9mm sub guns.
Levi –
Overall happy with this with a few critiques. You aren’t going to five five Scorpion Evo mags in here, it’s too tight. You technically can, but it’s completely impractical. I kinda figured that out before ordering, so I just stuck my CAT in the left most sleeve of the insert. I also wish there was more Velcro real estate, you’ve only got little 3/4″ strips on all five “pouches”, and I’m not completely sold on how long they’ll last or keep their position. Overall it’ll work fine, and if it doesn’t I’ll figure something else out.
David –
These work fine with long magazines. Any shorter mags will slip down to the bottom of the placard insert pouch.
Anonymous –
Perfect for my MP5 mags.