Cope's Distributing 20 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Where in the world can a man find a MD-20 drum these days ? I don't have a clue??? Please help a serious buyer??? www.copesdistributing.net In stock right now anyways... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Comanche 5 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Tried the pro mag 20 round drum. Works good for two rounds, then FTE every time. Works flawlessly with my stick mags, no FTE's. Will be getting the MD-20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Anyone know where I can get a new spring for my MD 20 Drum? Tried the pro mag 20 round drum. Works good for two rounds, then FTE every time. Works flawlessly with my stick mags, no FTE's. Will be getting the MD-20. I would back the spring off a half turn. I think your spring is wound too tight that friction is causing your issue. And be careful when you do it. Edited November 19, 2012 by topmaul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Penguin_Rapist_Lv.48 3 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 +1 on promag 20 rounders Except for those plastic locking tabs cracking which bring lifespan into question, no problems yet. Minimum of 500 Winchester ranger low recoil 2 3/4" slugs & the only wear is 3/6 cracked tabs. Cracked, but not broken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 The "only" wear is that half the tabs broke? You say that as if No big deal. I'd be mad. When you use it for another year, will it be held together with pipe glue? I'm glad I spent the extra $10 for an MD 20 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Penguin_Rapist_Lv.48 3 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 That extra $10 goes into a seemingly better design + availability of spare parts (so far no source for spare promag 12-20 covers), and I wasn't aware of MD 3 years ago, but I hope it lasts the test of time for you. Half my tabs cracked but they're still there holding on strong & I don't forsee them failing soon. I wouldn't consider it broken by any means, and if it does break then I'll pull out a roll of duct tape or use your advice You get what you pay for, that much is true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milmuseum 1 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Will leaving a 20rnd drum loaded for an extended time weaken the spring? The Beta C-Mags can be left loaded with no problems, are the ones for a Saiga 12 the same? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cartel 1 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Great information! Looking forward to my two MD Arms 20 round drums to arrive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nephilim7 107 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Will leaving a 20rnd drum loaded for an extended time weaken the spring? The Beta C-Mags can be left loaded with no problems, are the ones for a Saiga 12 the same? Thanks There is nothing wrong with holding a spring under load over time. The thing that ages springs is cycles of tension/compression. Also, get a spare spring for $8 shipped at the MD Arms website. I did. Now I don't have to worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shifty_85 20 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Lovin my MD arms 20 rounder took a little bit of time to make it fit but it is worth it and the book had step by step on how to do it and do it right. i had a thought for anyone who makes these. What about 2 of these side by side? kind of like the Ar-15's BETA mags. that would be 40 rounds of 12 gauge! unsure how to make it work. but just a thought! Thanks MD arms for a great product and fast shipping well worth the 136 shiped! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SUGARLOAFER 0 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have two twenty round drums from Promag, my question, do you guys use the temp. Plugs they give in the drums? Like Leave it and then fill rounds on top of it, bc the last round never feeds in the gun... It stays in the drum... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nephilim7 107 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 If you mean the dummy round (little black shot shell-sized cylinder), then yes. Leave that in to insure proper feeding. It pushes out the last round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SUGARLOAFER 0 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thanks dude, glad I saved them... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MegamanX 65 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 who was the guy on here that modified his 20 round promag drum with different clips and what not. I want to do that to mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tekilla 13 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I know most people prefer the MD20 over the Promag but at 49.99 for the Promag I couldn't resist. I bought 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) who was the guy on here that modified his 20 round promag drum with different clips and what not. I want to do that to mine. Two members, one was Matthew Hopkins. If you contact him I bet he will know the member whom he based his design off of. Edited: It wasn't a promag, it was an MD20. Edited July 23, 2013 by HighPlainsDrifter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MegamanX 65 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 damn it. So it was a md drum he modified then? Promag drums are easily available than the md or i would have bought one. but after hearing all the crap about them I'm hesitant to use mine regularly. It fit perfect and snug too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I know most people prefer the MD20 over the Promag but at 49.99 for the Promag I couldn't resist. I bought 3 Where'd you find them for that price? I'd have bought 10 and sold 8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tekilla 13 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I got them from Hinterland Outfitters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TtopFoxRod50 6 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Is there anyway to modify the drums so they can take the other ammo? I have a crap load of wolf and noble sport and they won't fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 ^^. This has been discussed in the past and I believe the general consensus was that it should not be attempted. That is what I remember but hell, if you have the creative abilities and you want to try it, go for it and let us know how it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shotgunLondon 0 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hello PapaZorro, can you let me know where I can buy some of those Drum Mags that appear to made of metal please? Thank you Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigerbawls 0 Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Could someone please tell me the dimensions of the screws that keep the dust cover in place for the MD arms Saiga drum. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Gault 0 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Don't know if anyone can help me, but I sure hope so! I got an MD 20 drum for my S12 years ago, and it got lost in packing and moving. Just found it again and was looking at using it, but the dummy round is gone. Do I need the dummy round for it to work, or is it functional without it? If it needs it, any idea where I could get a replacement or an alternate idea as to something else I could use to suit the purpose? Thanks! Gary Thomas gthomas10@neo.rr.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 I would try a dummy round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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