Interesting compact AR drum mag

[Laxguy59]

Beta Mags are freaking huge but this thing looks reasonable.
www.xs-products.com
Check out the x-15 unit, they also have skeletonized versions so you can see the ammo, and versions for other guns

 

[joshcaldwell15]

I have got to get me one. Does anyone know how well these mags work?

 

[chosinsteve132]

First I've heard of it but it looks cool. I'm waiting on the link to load.

 

[chosinsteve132]

Not bad $189. Definately will be making a phone call.

 

[Camp Wheeler]

Looks like a copy of the HK 7.62 drum, scaled down.

 

[Laxguy59]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5QafiiSU2c

bad video but seems to work, these ma be small, but their construction is all metal and I can only assume heavy

 

[Kain8719]

Looks like a copy of the HK 7.62 drum, scaled down.

I believe it is. Their first designs in .308 were exact copies of the H&K model. Handled one of their first production models and a little rougher then the H&K one I have handled, haven't heard any reports on hard use from people I trust though. General response is its like a Beta mag, neat, cool range toy, not much use after that though. Considering I have an old Beta Mag I'll back up that remark on the Beta mags, neat, cool, but pretty useless otherwise. As far as the drum, it would have to get down in price to the level of the Surefire 60 Rounder or less and show similar or better reliability for it to take off, otherwise I see it like the Beta mag, range toy and limited application.

 

[BHJ]

I'm not sure about that one but the betas run great. I guess the economy is in the toilet when you start downsizing your car to save gas and downsizing your drum to save ammo. If you're gonna weight one down you might as well go with a beta twin drum and 100 rounds. I've heard it said that "If you can't run with the big dog stay on the porch"

I love my beta.