The Lancer L5AWM Gen 2 magazine combines translucent polymer construction with steel reinforcement to deliver enhanced durability and visual ammunition tracking. This 30-round magazine features Lancer's proprietary Advanced Warfighter Magazine design, engineered to exceed military specifications for AR-15 platform rifles.
What Makes This Different
The L5AWM Gen 2 incorporates a unique hybrid construction that pairs impact-resistant polymer with steel feed lips and locking lugs. This combination provides the lightweight benefits of polymer magazines while maintaining the structural integrity of steel components under extreme conditions. The translucent body allows instant visual confirmation of remaining ammunition count without magazine removal.
Key Features
- Hybrid polymer body with hardened steel feed lips and locking lugs
- Translucent smoke-colored polymer for visual round count
- 30-round capacity for 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington
- Self-lubricating follower reduces friction and binding
- Textured grip panels for positive handling in adverse conditions
- Compatible with all STANAG 4179 magazine wells
- Removable floor plate for maintenance and cleaning
Field testing demonstrates consistent feeding across temperature ranges from -40°F to 180°F. The magazine maintains reliable function through extended firing sessions and withstands drops onto concrete from 6 feet when fully loaded. Law enforcement agencies and competitive shooters report consistent performance in high-round-count training scenarios.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 30 rounds (5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington)
- Overall Length: 7.1 inches
- Weight: 4.2 ounces (empty)
- Body Material: Translucent polymer composite
- Feed Lips: Hardened steel
- Locking Lugs: Steel reinforced
- Follower: Self-lubricating polymer
- Spring: Heat-treated stainless steel
- Compatibility: AR-15, M4, M16, and STANAG platforms
- Country of Origin: USA
The L5AWM Gen 2 represents proven magazine technology that addresses common failure points found in standard polymer designs. Professional users choose this magazine for its consistent performance and enhanced visibility features that support tactical reload procedures.