The Lancer L5AWM Gen 2 5-round magazine delivers restricted-capacity compliance without sacrificing the reliability that has made Lancer magazines a top choice among precision shooters and tactical professionals. This translucent smoke variant combines advanced polymer construction with steel reinforcement for magazines that feed consistently across multiple rifle platforms.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional aluminum magazines, the L5AWM Gen 2 features a hybrid design that pairs impact-resistant polymer with steel feed lips and locking lugs. The translucent smoke body allows instant visual confirmation of remaining ammunition while maintaining the structural integrity needed for demanding applications. This generation incorporates design improvements based on extensive field testing and user feedback from military and law enforcement agencies.
Key Features
- Hybrid construction with steel feed lips and polymer body for optimal durability
- 5-round capacity meets hunting regulations and restricted jurisdictions
- Translucent smoke body provides clear ammunition visibility
- Compatible with AR-15, M4, and most 5.56/.223 rifle platforms
- Self-lubricating follower reduces friction and binding
- Aggressive texturing on sides and base pad for positive grip
- Drop-free design with enhanced magazine catch engagement
Field performance demonstrates consistent feeding across various ammunition weights from 55-grain to 77-grain loads. The magazine functions reliably in temperatures from -40°F to 180°F, making it suitable for hunting applications, precision shooting competitions, and professional use. The steel feed lips maintain proper geometry under stress while the polymer body flexes without cracking during impacts.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
- Body Material: High-impact polymer
- Feed Lips: Heat-treated steel
- Overall Length: Approximately 7.1 inches
- Weight: 3.2 ounces empty
- Color: Translucent smoke
- Compatibility: STANAG 4179 specification
- Country of Origin: USA
The L5AWM Gen 2 represents the evolution of magazine technology, combining proven materials science with manufacturing precision. Professional users and civilian shooters choose Lancer magazines when reliability cannot be compromised, and this 5-round variant extends that reputation to applications requiring capacity restrictions.