Chinese 100rd drum or just 30rd stick mags

[Zombiehunter762 376]

How does the Chinese 100rd drum perform? Is it worth the money?

[theorangeplanet 968]

I don't think it is. Much the price is derived from its rarity due to the import bans... its just a commodity.

[TheDarkHorse 216]

For a semi-automatic rifle, it's just a novelty.

Too heavy for practical use, but fairly desirable from a collector's perspective.

[richUK 90]

I bought a 75r drum and thats heavy enough when loaded and it rattles like hell, so can only assume a 100r drum is heavier and rattlier!.I bought it because they are relatively cheap here in the UK and i wanted one to go with my other mags it was brand new still in the wrapping.Here in the UK our AK's are straight pull only , so on the range the 75r drum meant i didnt have to reload so often, plus a drum mag may be handy if the shtf,the AK's were 'opened up' and suppressing fire was needed!

[Zombiehunter762 376]

I can buy a lot of ammo for $250. Rather than have a novelty.

Edited December 2, 2012 by MfWiC

[akastormi 617]

For a semi-automatic rifle, it's just a novelty.

Too heavy for practical use, but fairly desirable from a collector's perspective.

 

+1 to that.

Great for the pictures, Ooh-ah factor is about it.

Collectable, yes, own one if you wish. But for shooting purpose, that's alot of 30rd mags you can buy.

[BpS12 512]

I saw some at Knob Creek yesterday. You can get 120rnds(4 30rnders) in the same space as 1 100rnd drum. Only advantage I can see, whether at the range or tactically, is in the number of mag swaps needed. But $44 vs $250? I'll swap mags thank you.

 

A 75rnd drum is a better deal as they take up about 4 20rnd mags worth of space. So you're only loosing 5rnds but gaining 3 mag swaps at a 1/3 or less of the 100rnd price.

 

But if you're collecting, go for it.

[lbsrdi 1,078]

I can say that the 100's are just as reliable as the 75s. If I told you guys what I paid you would hate me. Lets just say that the guy did not know about the release button and thought it was broken.

[mpoppel41 24]

You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community.ive had no problems with mine, but i haven't used it in years, the 86 dollar a case OTD price at gunshows are over. mine came with the rifle with a mag. but that was so long ago i can't remmber what year i got it.

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You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community. what does that mean? ive always used image shack.

[sunnybean 939]

mpoppel41,

 

I'm getting the same error message when using photobucket. It sucks!

[mostholycerebus 415]

I just picked up a 75rnd for $80. But, yeah, all reviews make me think its a range toy. As a range toy, I wasnt gonna get one until next year, but figured they were gonna either disappear or triple in price. I wasnt counting on both, glad I got one. But if you need reliable combat mags first, a drum is the last thing you need.

[corbin 621]

I agree with much of what has already been said. Drums are ok in a military application where you're in a fairly fixed position and giving suppressive or cover fire, usually with full auto bursts. In that scenario, they'll allow a mag fed weapon to serve in place of a belt fed weapon, albeit not as well IMO.

 

But for semi auto range time, they're too bulky, heavy and noisy for most people. Yeah, I've got one.

[misterT 174]

I had a 100rd drun before and sold it because it was so damn big it was very awkward to reach the fore grip, it is O.K. for use with a bipod but not practical otherwise. The 75 rd drum is much easier to handle though both work just fine I like stick mags better for all around usefullness.