lbsrdi 1,078 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Have you guys seen this? It is a new one to me. Says it holds 73 rounds, odd. Does anyone here own one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 where did u find that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) If they were going to make it, they should have at least made it hold 100rds! Looks interesting though. Hopefully one is in development for 5.45. Edited June 21, 2012 by HOG76 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
supertex 242 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 promag, midway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 For what they're charging for this thing, I'd rather have a steel drum, (proven reliability and durability). ymmv. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Ak-47 49 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 For what they're charging for this thing, I'd rather have a steel drum, (proven reliability and durability). ymmv. I would actually give it a try if it was under 50 dollars. In my mind thye did very good with Saiga 12 drums so maybe they can pull this off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I saw that too. I'll go steel Romy first. I like their S12 12rnd, but given the choice, I'll go steel EVERYTIME. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I saw that too. I'll go steel Romy first. I like their S12 12rnd, but given the choice, I'll go steel EVERYTIME. the top loading one? i dont have one but im not sure i want one i have a 75 ati korean and a 100 rd chinese and like most people id try the promag if it is was cheap (price, that is not quality like i expect it to be lol) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'd prefer the back loading. I've heard very little good about the Korean drum(pop metal, cheap rivets, etc). May be a luck of the draw thing though. I've never heard anything bad about the Romys and the Chinese are rare to say the least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DropKick867 9 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'd prefer the back loading. I've heard very little good about the Korean drum(pop metal, cheap rivets, etc). May be a luck of the draw thing though. I've never heard anything bad about the Romys and the Chinese are rare to say the least. My experience w/ the Korean exacly. I got the ATI Korean drum and wished I hadn't. Shells start jumping out of the feed lips after half a turn of the spring. The shell-holder wheel things are mal-formed; some of the ammo cells are too small and some are too large. The feed ramp to the magwell part was bent to hell right out of the box. I've never been able to use it and don't think I ever well. If you got one that worked, cheers. I didn't. If Promag can make it work right, good on them. Hope they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 i have not had any problems with my ATI korean so i guess im lucky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Bulgarian is the way to go! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Bulgarian is the way to go! The Bulgarian were actually Chinese made, some company stamped the "circle 10" to get them in, but got in some deep shit, at least according to the internet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I doubt they got in trouble, something like 5+ batches came in. I think they are keeping them in Bulgaria for the required number of years. and then importing them. Risky but within the laws as they are currently understood. The Promag could actually work well. The way the drums work could fit right in with the poly type that promag uses. The fingers within the drum would probably work well with a self lubricating poly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I doubt they got in trouble, something like 5+ batches came in. I think they are keeping them in Bulgaria for the required number of years. and then importing them. Risky but within the laws as they are currently understood. The Promag could actually work well. The way the drums work could fit right in with the poly type that promag uses. The fingers within the drum would probably work well with a self lubricating poly. If they are going to go through the trouble they should at least bring the 100rd drums! Hopefully that works for them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 $70 seems a little high, especially with no real customer testimonials yet. I am not sure I would take a gamble on it until I hear some feedback. my.02 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dayofruin 425 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Anyone use the top loading steel drums? Thinking about getting a couple this weekend. I'd be interested in trying the promag but like others have said, quality steel isn't that much more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 The top load Romanian and Russians are nice. They wont fail you, but you have to have a thumb of steel to load them. you gotta press the lever down for each round you insert. Other than that, they are strong, sturdy, take abuse drums. I like the conture of the slant forward for the RPK's on bipods. I own several drums from Romanians to Chinese and I do like the back load and wind up, but I have had even the Chinese drums jam up. The top loads.... Never had a jam, slip, or any problems. They're just consuming to load. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dayofruin 425 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 The top load Romanian and Russians are nice. They wont fail you, but you have to have a thumb of steel to load them. you gotta press the lever down for each round you insert. Other than that, they are strong, sturdy, take abuse drums. I like the conture of the slant forward for the RPK's on bipods. I own several drums from Romanians to Chinese and I do like the back load and wind up, but I have had even the Chinese drums jam up. The top loads.... Never had a jam, slip, or any problems. They're just consuming to load. Is $80 a good price on them? I only have one Romanian back loading drum that I paid $100 for. Now I see local gun shops and vendors at shows pricing Korean for $120. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 $80 for a top load?? Yeah, I'd buy that. Thier going for $120 + Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlenderWizard 12 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Bulgarian is the way to go! The Bulgarian were actually Chinese made, some company stamped the "circle 10" to get them in, but got in some deep shit, at least according to the internet. That was ATI, and they did get in a little shit. They were not the ones stamping them, though. Someone was importing them into Europe, stamping them, and passing them off as Bulgarian. THEY got in deep shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Well I'm going for it. just cause I can't get a steel Romy shipped to me and I figured I better get one before they can't sell them anymore(hope not). I'll let you all know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DropKick867 9 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Well I'm going for it. just cause I can't get a steel Romy shipped to me and I figured I better get one before they can't sell them anymore(hope not). I'll let you all know. There you go! Please let us know when they are actually available and how it tests. I'll need one if I want to put a drum on the AMD-65 and be 922r good. Meanwhile I just ordered a Romy Drum from Apex to replace the "failure to launch" API Korean-POS.....if the Romy doesn't work, I'll give up and keep my few remaining C-Bills to myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TIMTIMTIM 57 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I to returned 2 of those ati pos. I had the damn thing putting 2 rounds at a time in my sks. Then the followers broke. Never again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DropKick867 9 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Wow! The Romy drum mag passes the Snap-Cap test with all my AK variants.....the ATI Korean failed w / every one of them......if you look at the two drums side-by-side, there is NO! Comparison,..... The Korean ATI drum has two flimsy, sheet-metal flaps for feed-lips whereas the Romy has the same system as any decent box magazine......... Got 2 Excellent ATI mags for my Saiga 12.....however, their 7.62x39 drum mag is a NO GO! Edited August 5, 2012 by DropKick867 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Well, it's been two weeks and still waiting. They did finally send the rest of my order, but no drum in sight. Would be nice to get it BEFORE they ban them, lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warthog35F 11 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) ATI SAIGA-12 Mags?????? The only manufactured S-12 mags I've found are Factory,AGP,SGM, and PRO-Mag correct me if I'm wrong I'm fairly new to the saiga12 but not so new in the AK realm but aperantly there is an ass load of new information I've learned off of you guys on here it is nuts some of y'all really know your shit wich is awesome and not to steal the post but has anyone ever heard of someone selling the 10 rnd AGP S-12 mags for a Rediculous 65.00 or am I crazy I can get them from the e- store for 30.00 Edited August 16, 2012 by Warthog35F Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Warthog, check the S12 section, if you haven't already. And welcome to the forums. I talked to ProMag . They're suppose to have another patch going out soon. Here's hoping my vendor is one of the shipments. Backordered a month now. Edited August 30, 2012 by BpS12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 drop kick is the romy drum u got top or back loading? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DropKick867 9 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 drop kick is the romy drum u got top or back loading? Its a top-loader with the tension release lever on the front.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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