Does DRUM JAM on Glock?

Published on January 15, 2022
Duration: 5:52

This video tests the reliability of a 50-round 9mm drum magazine with a Glock 17 Gen 5. Despite common concerns about drum magazines jamming, this budget model from Taiwan cycled 9mm rounds perfectly during multiple rapid-fire mag dumps. While a small plastic dial piece broke off the magazine, it did not affect feeding, leading to a positive 8/10 rating for reliability. The test was conducted by Esai Givens, a firearms enthusiast with practical range experience.

Quick Summary

A budget 50-round 9mm drum magazine from Taiwan was tested on a Glock 17 Gen 5 and demonstrated perfect cycling reliability during multiple rapid-fire mag dumps. Despite a minor plastic component failure, feeding was unaffected, indicating good performance for its price point.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Range Test
  2. 00:12Gear Overview
  3. 01:09Reliability Testing
  4. 02:09Accuracy Assessment
  5. 03:21Final Review and Durability

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a 50-round drum magazine typically jam in a Glock 17 Gen 5?

In this test, a budget 50-round 9mm drum magazine from Taiwan cycled perfectly in a Glock 17 Gen 5 during multiple rapid-fire mag dumps, showing no feeding malfunctions. While some drum magazines can be prone to issues, this specific unit performed reliably.

What are the key features of the Glock 17 Gen 5 tested?

The Glock 17 Gen 5 featured a FDE/Tan finish and was equipped with an Olight Baldr Pro weapon-mounted light and laser combo. Its standard capacity is 17+1 rounds, but it was tested here with a 50-round drum magazine.

What was the accuracy like when using the drum magazine?

Despite the rapid fire associated with a drum magazine dump, the Glock 17 Gen 5 maintained good shot grouping. Shots were well-centered in the 'A-zone' and head area of an NTC B-27E silhouette target.

Are budget drum magazines reliable for firearms like the Glock?

This video suggests that some budget drum magazines can be reliable. The tested 50-round 9mm drum, made in Taiwan, functioned flawlessly in a Glock 17 Gen 5, even though a small plastic part broke off without impacting feeding.

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