Polymer magazine developed for assault
rifle.
by Williams, Robert H.
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At the request of military and law enforcement agencies, Lancer
Systems of Allentown, Pa., has developed a translucent polymer, 30-round
magazine for the M16 rifle that is as durable as metal counterparts.
The magazine features steel feed lips and a removable rubber coated
bottom with butter count markers at 20 and 30 rounds.
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