The KCI USA KCIMZ036 delivers reliable high-capacity feeding for AR-15 platforms with its 50-round drum design. This clear polymer magazine allows shooters to monitor ammunition levels at a glance while maintaining consistent feeding performance. Built for extended range sessions and competitive shooting applications where frequent reloading interrupts training flow.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard 30-round magazines, this drum configuration provides 67% more capacity without compromising reliability. The transparent polymer construction sets it apart from opaque alternatives by enabling visual ammunition tracking. KCI's spring-loaded feeding mechanism maintains consistent pressure across all 50 rounds, addressing the feeding issues common in many high-capacity designs.
Key Features
- 50-round capacity reduces reload frequency during extended shooting sessions
- Clear polymer body allows visual confirmation of remaining ammunition
- Standard STANAG magazine well compatibility fits all AR-15/M4 platforms
- Dual-spring feeding system maintains consistent pressure throughout capacity
- Reinforced feed lips resist deformation under stress
- Tool-free disassembly for cleaning and maintenance
- Drop-free design ensures reliable magazine changes
Range testing demonstrates consistent feeding across various ammunition weights from 55-grain to 77-grain projectiles. The drum's low profile maintains maneuverability in confined spaces while the wide base provides stable support during prone shooting positions. Weather-resistant polymer construction withstands temperature extremes without brittleness or warping that affects functionality.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 50 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
- Material: High-impact clear polymer construction
- Compatibility: All AR-15/M4 platforms with STANAG magazine wells
- Overall length: Approximately 4.5 inches
- Width: 3.2 inches at widest point
- Weight: 1.2 pounds empty
- Country of origin: South Korea
- Manufacturer: KCI USA Inc
This drum magazine addresses the tactical disadvantage of frequent reloading while maintaining the reliability standards expected from duty-grade equipment. The clear body design provides an operational advantage unavailable with traditional opaque magazines, making ammunition management more intuitive during dynamic shooting scenarios.