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AR-15 50RD DRUM MAGAZINE 22LR Reviews & Ratings

Dependable, super-capacity drum magazine lets you shoot extended 50-round strings for plenty of plinking fun with a semi- or full-auto .22 LR conversion. Same rugged polycarbonate construction as the Brownells/Black Dog .22 LR box magazine. Easy to disassemble for cleaning (instructions included).

SPECS: Injection-molded polycarbonate, smoke. Standard model fits AR-15/M16 with a CMMG .22 LR conversion kit or similar Atchisson-type conversion system. May require some fine tuning to ensure proper feeding in full-auto rifles.

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Reviews Summary

The AR-15 50RD Drum Magazine 22LR generally receives positive feedback for its performance and enjoyable shooting experience. Users note initial loading challenges and some concerns about magazine durability. Despite these issues, many recommend the product for its fun factor and efficiency, especially for those who prefer fewer reloads.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Loading Issues

50%

Several reviews highlight the challenges related to loading the magazine efficiently, particularly pointing out the learning curve involved. Customers have experienced problems like misalignment of the dummy rounds, resulting in a lower capacity than advertised. This theme resonates with approximately 50% of reviewers.

Performance and Reliability

70%

Reviewers are largely satisfied with the magazine's performance, citing its reliability when used with specific ammunition brands like CCI and Federal. Many praise its ability to function well under rapid firing conditions, which contributes to a positive shooting experience. This theme is noted by about 70% of reviewers.

Fun Factor

60%

A consistent theme is the enjoyment of using the drum magazine, with users appreciating the reduced frequency of reloads, making shooting sessions more entertaining. Many found it reminiscent of the classic Tommy Gun experience, and this theme is mentioned by 60% of reviewers.

Durability Concerns

40%

While the magazine is generally well-reviewed, some customers express concerns about its long-term durability, particularly regarding the plastic construction of the magazine lips. Suggestions for improvements, such as using steel or aluminum components, signify a desire for more robust options, with around 40% highlighting this issue.

Customer Experience

30%

Many customers commend the purchasing experience from the vendor, noting excellent service and support. This positive interaction reflects well on the brand, with approximately 30% of reviewers mentioning their satisfaction with customer service.

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Awesome product and service

Amazing product. The only thing is loading it fast enough to shoot. It is well built and fun to shoot without reloading. I will be purchasing more in the near future. Brownells is an awesome company.

Great Fun

Purchased one of these to see how it would perform. I have shot thousands of rounds through it and have only had one failure to feed. This was do to me loading it to fast and I missed a round in the "slots" of the drum. It has a very tight spring which makes it a little difficult to load, but this stiff spring makes sure a round gets chambered even under rapid fire. Is an absolute blast, highly recommend.

Saw in video and wanted

This has the cool factor kind of like the drum on my Tommy Gun but a lot cheaper to feed. It took a learning curve on how to load, read instructions and go one at a time. I dont know how long it will last, but videos online seem like they have a good lifespan. I will be buying another one.

Very well built

Very happy with how this works. I used it with my CMMG 22 conversion and had no issues. Also its very easy to load.

something wacky?

as i was loading the magazine, when i pulled counterclockwise on the winder with my thumb, i guess i did it too quickly, or something? the dummy rounds are now spaced apart in two places! one space is a one-round empty chamber and the other is two empty rounds! so now the overall capacity is only 47 rounds, not 50! i guess it will still work, but i shouldn't be taking apart a brand new magazine, in order to fix a problem like this!

by R J. on March 30, 2024

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the dummies jumped!

by R J. on March 30, 2024

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Well made, good fit, reliable

I have tested both the 1022 and AR15 .22 conversion kit drum magazines made by Black Dog. They are well designed, very reliable with the right ammunition primarily CCI and Federal brands. One area that needs to be addressed however is the magazine lips. Since this is an ultra-hi capacity magazine, it is subjected to wear and stress twice as much than a regular 25 or 30-shot magzines of polymer construction. In all fairness to budget minded consumers who may not afford to buy a few to rotate, a steel or aluminium drum tower should be incorporated rather than plastic. If this is accomplished, I will give it a 5+ star rating as long as they keep the price tag under $100.