Vector 9mm said:
I too look at 2 32 round mags is alot cheaper. Tho a drum looks cool and I'd like the challenge of making one of my own. If it'd work, sweet, if it wouldn't, well I'm not out much.
Dude, you've got access to a machine shop, I say DO IT! We are doing these things in our garages with only the basic tools.
Almost everything you need to know is right here:
http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54837
I can even send you mine to inspect when you are ready.
My only advise is to build one because
you want one and then build another if you want to
help others get one. If you go into it thinking you are going to make mucho $$$, you may start to cut corners and then they won't run right.
These are not difficult to build, but they are time consuming to get right and you will have about $100-$130 in parts and ammo and 5-6 hours of shop time. The ammo is a killer, especially if you rush through it and can't figure out why it won't run. Build one that runs first, then use that as a template. Don't try and make changes on the fly after you get one working.
Also, drums are just plain cool. We have machineguns and anything else to put them over the top is good in my book. Sure, 2 32 rounders taped together will get the job done, but you can't beat the sound of 70 continuous rounds!
you dont need any license to make a magazine, or to sell them. As long as your state doesnt have an issue with hi-cap mags you are fine.
