AK-47 Drum Magazine

[Tommie D]

So my oldest son calls me up and asked me to find out who makes the best drum magazine for his AK.
Anyone have an opinion?

Thanks,
Tom

[lrs]

Are these types of magazines currently available anywhere?

[jmayton]

I have one and it works very well, but I can't remember who makes it.  I'll check later and let you know.

[Savage]

These work, and are inexpensive.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ak7675drnewa1.html

Savage

[32 Magnum]

I have a Romanian - these are the ones that take one round at a time for feeding, with a twitch of the loading lever.  It works very well - I paid $105 about 8 years ago - they went up to around $140, and have now come down to around $95 - 100. 
The other type that I have seen, but never used, and have some feedback from customers is the Chinese type (as posted by Savage re: cdnn) - these are the type with the front opening panel that you load then wind up.  They are supposed to be excellent, in general with a stinker thrown in now and then.  The CDNN price of $70 is very attractive - if they work as intended. 

[lrs]

I thought I remembered buying a 75 rd drum magazine, way back when.
Dug around a little, and dang, I found it.
It has never been used, and it has a small decal on the back, "made in china".

[jmayton]

I checked on mine and I couldn't find a mark indicating manufacturer or country of origin.  It is the wind-up type and has been very reliable.