The Lancer L5AWM Gen 2 10-round magazine combines advanced polymer construction with steel reinforcement for exceptional reliability in 5.56/.223 platforms. This smoke translucent magazine provides visual round count verification while maintaining the durability standards demanded by serious shooters.
What Makes This Different
The L5AWM Gen 2 features Lancer's proprietary hybrid design that integrates a steel feed lip insert with impact-resistant polymer body construction. Unlike traditional all-polymer magazines that can crack under stress or all-steel magazines that add unnecessary weight, this hybrid approach delivers optimal strength-to-weight ratio. The translucent smoke finish allows shooters to quickly assess remaining ammunition without removing the magazine from the rifle.
Key Features
- Hybrid steel and polymer construction with steel feed lips for consistent feeding
- 10-round capacity compliant with restricted jurisdictions
- Translucent smoke body for visual ammunition count verification
- Compatible with AR-15, M16, and 5.56/.223 chambered rifles
- Anti-tilt follower design prevents binding and double-feeds
- Textured grip panels for secure handling in adverse conditions
- Drop-free design with enhanced magazine release compatibility
Field testing demonstrates consistent feeding across various ammunition weights from 55-grain FMJ to 77-grain match loads. The magazine functions reliably in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 180°F, making it suitable for competitive shooting, hunting applications, and professional use. The steel feed lips maintain their geometry under repeated loading cycles, while the polymer body resists impact damage that would crack lesser magazines.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 10 rounds
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
- Body Material: Impact-resistant polymer with steel reinforcement
- Feed Lips: Hardened steel insert
- Follower: Anti-tilt polymer design
- Finish: Translucent smoke
- Weight: Approximately 4.2 oz empty
- Compatibility: STANAG 4179 compliant
- Country of Origin: USA
The L5AWM Gen 2 represents proven magazine technology refined through extensive military and civilian testing. Professional shooters and agencies have adopted this platform for its consistent performance under demanding conditions. Limited availability in restricted-capacity configurations makes this an essential component for compliance-conscious shooters who refuse to compromise on reliability.