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Posted: 6/13/2024 4:52:44 PM EDT
Does anybody currently make 50 or 100 round drums for the HK-91?
If so, are they ever in stock anywhere? |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2024 8:40:10 PM EDT
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There's maybe 7 on GB right now. Not sure what happened.
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Posted: 6/13/2024 11:06:30 PM EDT
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You use to see x91 drums everywhere
I8 couldn't find them anywhere |
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USA
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Posted: 6/13/2024 11:41:17 PM EDT
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Looks like X Products is now located in Washington State and doesn't make their drums anymore due to Washington State ban.
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MP, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2024 7:10:54 AM EDT
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Doesn’t Beta still make a g3/91 drum?
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OR, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2024 11:11:58 AM EDT
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There's no AR15 drums on GB either.
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Posted: 6/14/2024 10:02:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshNC: Doesn’t Beta still make a g3/91 drum? I have this.. an MG-15 75rd "Doppel Trommel" mag that was converted (by Viking I think) to 7.62x51 with a HK91/G3 feed tower, I bought it from Fred Vollmer way back when.  |
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USA
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Posted: 6/14/2024 11:24:09 PM EDT
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Beta make the 100 round drums.
The 50 round x products drums are $$$ if you can find them...but they work fantastic...even with the blue 308 training ammo. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 12:16:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Yes they do. I have this.. an MG-15 75rd "Doppel Trommel" mag that was converted (by Viking I think) to 7.62x51 with a HK91/G3 feed tower, I bought it from Fred Vollmer way back when. https://i.postimg.cc/vBzbfD4k/75rd.jpg Shit! He stole my idea!  I thought about doing that years ago when the DT mags were a little less insane in prices. Then, I remembered how heavy loaded 91 30s were, and sort of gave up on it. How reliable is it? Very neat. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 12:31:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762AP: How reliable is it? Very neat. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762AP: Originally Posted By osprey21: Yes they do. I have this.. an MG-15 75rd "Doppel Trommel" mag that was converted (by Viking I think) to 7.62x51 with a HK91/G3 feed tower, I bought it from Fred Vollmer way back when. https://i.postimg.cc/vBzbfD4k/75rd.jpg How reliable is it? Very neat. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 2:33:51 PM EDT
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I know a guy who has a beta mag with the HK91 tower on it for sale. I just asked this morning what he wanted and he's firm at $400. I think he has a little more than that into it. New in box with little backpack case. If you are interested I can send some pics.
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Posted: 6/15/2024 3:00:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: I have only maybe 500rds thru it so far, but it's worked as advertised. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Originally Posted By 762AP: Originally Posted By osprey21: Yes they do. I have this.. an MG-15 75rd "Doppel Trommel" mag that was converted (by Viking I think) to 7.62x51 with a HK91/G3 feed tower, I bought it from Fred Vollmer way back when. https://i.postimg.cc/vBzbfD4k/75rd.jpg How reliable is it? Very neat. That's probably the coolest looking HK drum in the WORLD. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 3:22:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: That's probably the coolest looking HK drum in the WORLD.  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2024 4:29:08 PM EDT
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I have one made by C&S Metalwerks. Came with a black ballistic nylon case, video tape
instructions on loading it, and the tools needed for loading. At the time which was way back when before the ones made by Viking they mentioned that they only made 20 or so. As I recall one had to supply the saddleback drum for the build. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 4:32:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MP5-357Sig: I have one made by C&S Metalwerks. Came with a black ballistic nylon case, video tape instructions on loading it, and the tools needed for loading. At the time which was way back when before the ones made by Viking they mentioned that they only made 20 or so. As I recall one had to supply the saddleback drum for the build. I had no idea Ken made any of those for the 91. If you want to piss him off, ask about building you an MP-5 drum. Those things must have been a real PITA. He’s the same guy who is selling the beta drum I mentioned earlier BTW. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 4:59:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MP5-357Sig: I have one made by C&S Metalwerks. Came with a black ballistic nylon case, video tape instructions on loading it, and the tools needed for loading. At the time which was way back when before the ones made by Viking they mentioned that they only made 20 or so. As I recall one had to supply the saddleback drum for the build. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:56:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Yes they do. I have this.. an MG-15 75rd "Doppel Trommel" mag that was converted (by Viking I think) to 7.62x51 with a HK91/G3 feed tower, I bought it from Fred Vollmer way back when. https://i.postimg.cc/vBzbfD4k/75rd.jpg 91s are already heavy bitches, that drum will make feel like carrying an M60, lol. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 10:54:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: 91s are already heavy bitches, that drum will make feel like carrying an M60, lol. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 12:57:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Not quite - even with a fully loaded magazine it's still about 5lbs lighter than the M-60. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: 91s are already heavy bitches, that drum will make feel like carrying an M60, lol. I'm taking my PTR91 to the range tomorrow. My supervisor, who is also a shooter, lifted me two extended mags from the 80s or 90s. They're 2 20 rounders welded together. Still brand-new in their boxes. I wouldn't mind getting a drum mag for giggles and accessories collecting. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 8:37:56 PM EDT
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If you really want to piss Ken at C&S Metalwerks off remind him of my check for $200 that
he kept posted on his bulletin board as payment for the Hk 91 Drum along with the saddleback drum. It was an advance payment for the drum before they ever tried making one. |
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Posted: 6/17/2024 8:15:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MP5-357Sig: If you really want to piss Ken at C&S Metalwerks off remind him of my check for $200 that he kept posted on his bulletin board as payment for the Hk 91 Drum along with the saddleback drum. It was an advance payment for the drum before they ever tried making one. |
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Posted: 6/17/2024 8:50:20 PM EDT
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Ha. No shortage of those stories in this business. There weren’t really any other options for drum mags back when I first got into MP5’s and I tried my damnedest to bribe him into a couple more but it didn’t work. Sounds like they really, really sucked to build.
 There’s the drum |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2024 10:42:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BASE: Ha. No shortage of those stories in this business. There weren’t really any other options for drum mags back when I first got into MP5’s and I tried my damnedest to bribe him into a couple more but it didn’t work. Sounds like they really, really sucked to build. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196570/IMG_3993-3244093.jpg There’s the drum It’s funny everyone bringing up C&S because that background looks very familiar! lol I saw that in there a few weeks ago and was toying around with picking it up. |
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Posted: 6/19/2024 12:41:35 PM EDT
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That place is kinda dangerous. I've been fighting the urge to pick up that drum for a few weeks now so it would remove some stress from my life if it would go away.
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Posted: 7/11/2024 2:46:26 PM EDT
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I have two Allied Armament X-91 drums that I bought years ago at the SAR Show in Phoenix. Loads of fun to shoot!
I had them out last weekend at the TracerFire Range annual Independence Day Shoot here in PA. They run flawless in my S&H Arms of OK converted G3k. The Cellini muzzle break that I put on it makes it very controllable to shoot but admittedly does create some muzzle flash. They do add some weight to the gun... but not for long.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/12/2024 1:11:23 AM EDT
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I have one drum for my FMP G-3 that I bought at the SAR show in Phoenix. It was an estate sale and the lady was selling everything her husband had.
Runs flawlessly. But I do put a little dry lube in the inside that is used in the Beta mags and it has performed well. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/16/2024 9:17:10 PM EDT
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That Vollmer conversion is so cool. I am surprised no one mentioned the other rarest of them all, the HK factory "G8" 50 rd drum. These were selling from like $1,200 years ago when they were a regular production item (not sure of status now but I assume no more). I understand that for whatever reason HK was really weird about these drums and would only drop ship them directly to LE or Mil so regular HK dealers could not get them without jumping through hoops etc. Considering at the time you could still by a used HK91 for like $1,800 - $2K that was a hard pass for me.
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Posted: 7/17/2024 7:21:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKR: I am surprised no one mentioned the other rarest of them all, the HK factory "G8" 50 rd drum. These were selling from like $1,200 years ago when they were a regular production item   |
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USA
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Posted: 7/17/2024 8:46:46 PM EDT
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Bingo! I always did want one but it was always priced beyond absurd to me for what it is.
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Posted: 7/17/2024 9:33:15 PM EDT
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I just picked up and X-products 50 round drum on GB for around $300, the one before it got in a bidding war between two bidders up to about $450. Budget $400-$500 and just keep your eyes peeled on GB, they regularly turn up.
Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 7/17/2024 9:45:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jozsi]
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It baffles me why nobody is just Squirting one out for sale.
and BTW....the East German 75 rd mag covers fit perfectly on it for protection.  Attached File |
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