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What was drum magazine and what role did it play?

The magazine became an important platform for emergent African nationalist movements. Anthony Sampson, a friend of Baileys from Oxford, was appointed editor, and under his leadership the magazine continued to grow and widely influence the new urban black culture.

What is a drum magazine Cod?

Drum magazines hold 75 rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, maximizing ammo capacity at the expense of mobility. AK-47 Gunsmith description. 75 Round Drum Mags is an attachment featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It is a magazine extension for the AK-47 and AK-12 assault rifles.

How does a dual drum magazine work?

The C-MAG is a compact twin-drum magazine design that accepts up to 100 rounds of ammunition. During firing, spring-driven rotors advance the cartridges in both drums until they meet at a cam blade that merges the cartridges into a single column that feeds up through the feed clip and into the weapon.

Does any military use drum mags?

The M1928 Navy and M1928A1 variants, used by the US Navy and US Marine Corps, could also accept drum magazines, but standard box magazines were more popular due to the drum magazines weight and tendency to jam.

Why do drum mags jam?

Theres a reason militaries stick to 30 round mags - theyre the most reliable for their performance. Spring tension in larger magazines can cause frequent jams if not meticulously maintained.

What are drum mags used for?

A drum magazine is a type of high-capacity magazine for firearms. Cylindrical in shape (similar to a drum), drum magazines store rounds in a spiral around the center of the magazine, facing the direction of the barrel.

How much is a drum magazine?

As a result, drum magazines became more common in the civilian market in the United States, although they are far less common than standard, lower-capacity box magazines. As of 2019, about six manufacturers produced drum magazine in the United States, retailing for about $100 each.

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