AK47 Magazines

Steel AK magazines are famous for running in any condition. The 30-round magazine is standard, with 10, 20, 40 and 75-round drums also out there. Military surplus magazines from around the world make the AK one of the most collected magazine platforms.

AK magazines from 10 rounds to a 75 round drum lined up by capacity
AK magazines by capacity
Steel AK magazines next to 7.62x39 ammunition
Steel AK magazines and 7.62×39

Steel, Bakelite and polymer

Steel is the classic. Bakelite and other early polymers came in red, plum and brown and are highly collectible. Modern polymer magazines are lighter and very reliable.

Using a LULA loader on an AK magazine
A LULA loader on an AK magazine