Originally Posted by
P2000
I now have about 10 AWMs with just over 3,000 rounds through them. Never had a problem. This includes some shooting with 20 rounders too.
I just received last week 4 FDE 30 round AWMs and I see a couple of changes. First of all the drainage hole in the baseplate has been filled in. Reports of sand/dirt induced failures might be the reason why Lancer filled this in. If you think about it, every time you shoot the follower jumps up, which would suck debris into the mag if using it as a monopod on the dirt. Secondly, the new spring is shorter and weaker than my other AWMs. Now the spring feels the same as as a PMAG or GI mag. Personally, I liked the extra power spring just for longevity reasons, but I am sure it will function perfectly either way.