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The Lancer L5AWM Gen 2 brings real improvements to what was already a solid magazine platform. The hybrid design uses hardened steel feed lips where durability matters most, paired with a lightweight polymer body that keeps weight down without compromising strength. The Gen 2 redesign focused on making this magazine easier to use in the field.
The Gen 2 features a revised floorplate and improved cartridge stacking geometry that makes loading on a closed bolt noticeably easier, with up to 22% less insertion force required compared to the original design. The hardened steel feed lips won't wear, bend, crack, or deform under sustained fire, extreme temperature swings, or long-term storage. The polymer body is molded with proprietary materials and tested from -40F to +180F, handling everything from Arctic cold to desert heat.
The aggressive surface texturing on the magazine body gives you a secure grip in wet, cold, or dusty conditions without relying on fancy coatings. The anti-tilt polymer follower paired with a stainless steel spring keeps rounds properly aligned and feeding consistently. Drop testing showed the Gen 2 surviving more impacts on concrete than competing designs, though like any magazine it's not indestructible.
At 20 rounds, this magazine takes up less space than a 30-rounder while still giving you a full magazine for training sessions, practice at the bench, or any scenario where a smaller profile is preferable. The straight body stacks rounds efficiently without the curved geometry of larger-capacity mags. Lancer designed this mag to work with M4, M16, AR-15 and similar platforms chambered in .223 Rem or 5.56 NATO.
Made in the USA and built to handle real-world use without fussiness.
The Gen 2 features updated feed lip geometry and a revised floorplate design that improves cartridge stacking and reduces insertion force on a closed bolt by up to 22%. The hardened steel feed lips were refined to be even more resistant to wear, and the magazine was tested to perform significantly better in drop tests. If you load your AR fully on a closed bolt, you'll notice the Gen 2 is easier to seat.
Yes, the hardened steel feed lips won't wear or crack from heavy sustained fire, and the anti-tilt follower keeps rounds aligned even during fast shooting strings. The polymer body holds up well to field use and is rated to perform reliably across an extreme temperature range. Several users who shoot in high-round-count training sessions report consistent performance without issues.
The 20-round L5AWM Gen 2 is optimized for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. While it may function with lighter .300 Blackout loads under 200 grains, Lancer offers dedicated 300 Blackout magazines with different geometry for better reliability with that cartridge. Check with your specific ammo weight if you plan to run subsonic rounds.
The 20-round capacity offers a more compact profile for better maneuverability, easier handling on the bench or during precision work, and simpler follower dynamics due to the straight body design. It's particularly popular for training, competition prep, and scenarios where portability matters more than maximum capacity.
| UPC | 738435622251 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | L5-G2-20-BLK |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 20 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 5.5000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Magazine |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.23 |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
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