Cheap 7.62 Drum Opinions

[BrutalGardener 205]

Drums are finally priced at a point where I am thinking about picking one or two of them up. SGMT released their new production drums, which can be found for around $65. They claim that they are made from non-corrosive alloy and weigh 2.2 lbs. At the same time, AIM now has a very good clearance price on new production Korean drums, but don't provide much info about them.

 

Any one have experience with either of these drums or any thoughts on them? Thanks!

[BrutalGardener 205]

Additional question: How do these compare to a pre-ban Russian made drum that's in excellent condition?

[danklab 57]

I'm not sure about those 2... but I have one of the Romanian drums (same back loading wind up style) that I paid about $80 for. I dropped it on my deck unloaded by accident and put a big dent in the front rim before I got to test it out. I had to do some work beating that out before I could ever even use it.

I will say it has worked flawlessly with FMJs, as long as its loaded it correctly and wound up enough (without over-winding).

 

I did have a few low feeding rounds that jammed up when using Hollow Points though.. not sure if that's an issue specific to those drums or not.

 

I think most of the new drums out now are probably of about the same quality. I think they're prob. all commercial production and not made to mil spec quality as far as how robust the construction is... Not 100% sure though. I have some of the Korean 30rnd mags and I've never had any issue with them but the steel is a little thinner than my surplus mags. I'd expect about the same of the drums.

 

I've also heard some talk of the SGM drums actually being the same Korean drums, just imported and stamped with SGM??? I can't confirm that though.. just some second hand info. Maye someone else will know one way or the other.

 

I might go with the Russian made drum if you can find one like new. Doubt you could go wrong with that.

[308SAIGA 55]

I do not believe that you can use these in a Saiga, at least I have not heard anyone successfully doing so, they are made for the AK47....

[jgillaspy 24]

If you have made the proper modifications to the magazine catch and added a bullet guide they will work just fine. Copes now had the Romanian wind-up for $59.99 on special right now.

 

JG

[GregM1 241]

just saw this and will probably get some.

 

 

aim surplus has korean drums for really cheap

Edited December 10, 2010 by GregM1

[BrutalGardener 205]

What's the difference between Korean and Romanian drums?

[TARE 47]

I was under the impression that the romanian drums are of higher quality. I think thats based on my thoughts on korean mags in general, I stay away from them. My romanian drum cycles excellently.

[akkalish 1]

the korean drums are cheap shit stick with the russians or the chinese made a fine copy

[Templar Infidel 1]

I've got a Rommy drum. Works really well. I'd stay away from the Korean drums. After hearing how bad their version of a Glock mag is, I've lost all confidence in their ability to produce the drum. Rommy drum fits Saiga very well. Not so much on the Lancaster Polish AK. I'm not modding the mag release so they fit, however. Rommy's work well IMHO. Only good for the range though. Not good for long patrols: too much weight. Just my 2 cents...

Edited December 11, 2010 by Templar Infidel