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Best Drum Magazines In 2026: Fun Mags For Every Caliber
Drum magazines have been cool since World War II, when submachine guns like the American Thompson and Russian PPSh-41 took to the field with more ammo than any other weapon. The calibers were small, and the recoil was insane, but that’s where burst fire and shot placement were discovered. And here we are.
Nowadays, you don’t see factory drum magazines coming with new firearms. Everything has become far more practical. Drum magazines are typically kept strictly on the range, as they have been known to be unpredictable in performance and to malfunction from time to time.
Drum mags are great for the range and breaking in new guns!
But, thankfully, we have quite a few solid options that are great for fun at the range. Better yet, we have some for every standard caliber you might have.
Magpul PMAG D60 GEN M3 AR-15 .223/5.56 60 Round Drum Magazine
One of the most common drum mags that I’ve seen on the range is the Magpul PMAG D60. Just like Magpul’s other famous PMAGs, these drums are made of complete polymer, making them lightweight and durable. They are pretty small magazines compared to other drum mags, too, despite their impressive capacity.
Not your average AR-15 magazine.
Between the rear-facing witness window, easy load lever, and paint pen dot matrix, there isn’t much left to ask for out of a drum magazine.
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Magpul PMAG D-60 GEN M3 AR-15 .223/5.56 60 Round Drum Magazine
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If you’re looking for a good drum mag for your AR, you can’t go wrong with a company that has magazines in every corner.
Century Arms Romanian AK-47 7.62×39 75 Round Drum Magazine
What firearm setup can you think of that is more combat-ready than an AK-series rifle fitted with a drum mag? These drum mags have seen more sand than surfboards and have definitely run reliably in said conditions.
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75 rounds of 7.62×39 is a heck of a way to blow off some steam, “break in” a new AK, or blow a decent amount of coin while getting everyone else out of the range next to you.
Unlike the other magazines on this list, these are made of straight-up steel. Which means they are prone to breaking more easily (try not to drop them too much) and rusting.
But as long as you take care of them, you’ll have these running for many years.
ProMag AK-47 7.62×39 50 Round Drum Magazine
Those 75-round Century Romanian Drum Mags can be expensive. And heavy. And honestly, not as durable as their polymer counterparts. So if you don’t mind sacrificing your GWOT AK build dreams for a polymer drum mag, then this is the one.
These are cheaper, lighter, and tend to last far longer than steel mags. It’s hard to ignore all of those benefits once you put them together.
Magpul PMAG D-50 AR-10/SR-25 .308/7.62×51 50 Round Drum Magazine
Remember that first drum magazine on the list from Magpul? Well, if it appealed to you, but you are looking to outfit your battle rifle over your AR-15, this is the .308 model that you want!
You get the same rear-facing witness window, paint pen dot matrix, and easy load lever, but the magazine delivers even harder-hitting firepower.
ProMag AR-12 12 Gauge 20 Round Drum Magazine
You’ve probably seen your favorite Guntuber at one point or another blasting dozens of rounds quickly through a shotgun, and chances are, they were using the ProMag AR-12 20-round magazine.
If that doesn’t scream “mess around and find out”, I’m not sure what does.
These magazines are made to take a beating, with rugged construction, steel feed lips, and a heat-treated chrome-silicon wire spring. With 20 rounds of 12 gauge at your disposal, it’s almost impossible not to have fun at the range.
ProMag Ruger 10/22 .22LR Round Drum Magazine
The Ruger 10/22 is one of the best sporting rifles on the market. Its extreme popularity has also produced an enormous variety of aftermarket parts, making it even more versatile. You can hunt varmint, or you can slap in one of these drum magazines and shoot pop cans for hours.
These Promag 10/22 drums are made from a complete polymer, helping you save weight while still providing the maximum durability that metal cannot. It won’t bend or warp, burn you in the summer, but it will last you a long time if you take care of it.
We have them in capacities ranging from 30 to 70 rounds, so you can pick how much fun you want to have!
ProMag 9mm & .40 S&W 50 Round Drum Magazines
Drum magazines for Glock-compatible pistols in 9mm are the most common, followed closely by those in .40 S&W.
They fit many different platforms, not just Glock, making them highly versatile for those who have pistol-caliber carbines and AR-9s that accept Glock magazines.
These magazines are made of polymer with a steel-lined polymer magazine tower, so you don’t have to worry about impacts against the ground too much if you drop them. Just try not to do that because they are very heavy once loaded and can still break.
Not the most ergonomic, but it’ll do. Source
Using them for self-defense isn’t recommended, but for plain old range fun or breaking in your new Glock, they are good to go!
If you’re looking for a little bit more reliability, which comes at a higher price tag, you can always opt for the Magpul PMAG D-60.
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Magpul PMAG D-50 GL9 PCC 9mm 50 Round Drum Magazine for Glock-style PCCs
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ProMag .45 ACP 40 Round Drum Magazine for Glock 21, 30 Pistols
Stepping up to the bigger calibers, we have a 40-round drum mag for firearms that accept .45-caliber Glock-pattern magazines.
In a .45 ACP PCC, that’s a pretty good amount. Definitely enough to fulfill your childhood dreams of knocking the star off the paper at the carnival. As you can imagine, like the other ProMags on this list, it’s polymer with steel reinforcements.
Best used for breaking in those new PCCs and Glocks. We’re getting to more expensive ammo on this list, though, so maybe it’s best to skip the drum mag and break it in while you train?
Conclusion
Drum magazines are a lot of fun once you get them going. Bonus points if you can get them going full auto. You may have to go to your local range to make that happen legally, and you’re definitely going to waste a ton of money on ammo, but it’s all in the sake of fun.
All of these drum mags will definitely do the job. Of course, they may not run as well as your factory magazines, so don’t rely on them for home defense. Lastly, don’t get caught up in all the fun and forget to train with your defensive setups!
