Duramag 20-Round 5.56 Aluminum Magazine - Grey/Orange

The Duramag 20-round 5.56 aluminum magazine is a lightweight, reliable choice for AR-platform rifles and carbines. Built from 6061-T6 aluminum with type-III hard-coat anodization, these magazines combine durability with a no-nonsense design that's earned trust among military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters since 2011. Unlike polymer mags, aluminum won't flex or swell during extended loaded storage, and the anodized finish is integral to the metal itself—not a painted-on coating that can chip or wear.

Each magazine features a black follower, anti-tilt design, and Duramag's EverFlex anti-fatigue spring to keep feeding reliable across thousands of rounds. The 20-round capacity makes these practical for range sessions, hunting, or tactical training where a lower-profile mag keeps your shooting position stable and your handling clean. The grey and orange finish provides both function and quick visual identification in a mixed kit.

Duramag builds these with progressive die tooling, post-and-hole design, and fully robotic welding—every magazine is manufactured to the same exacting standard. If you want an aluminum mag that runs, holds zero wear patterns, and survives years of use in a gun bag or stored loaded, this is a proven platform.

Key Features

• 6061-T6 aluminum body—lightweight and rigid, won't flex or swell under load
• Type-III hard-coat anodized finish—durable, corrosion-resistant, and integral to the metal (not a paint coating)
• 20-round capacity—standard for 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington
• Anti-tilt follower—reduces binding and improves feed reliability
• EverFlex anti-fatigue spring—resists compression set and maintains consistent spring pressure
• Black follower with grey and orange body for visual identification
• Consistent manufacturing using progressive die tooling and robotic welding
• Safe for extended loaded storage without degradation

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this magazine work in my AR-15 or M4 carbine?

Yes. Duramag 5.56 magazines are USGI-compatible and will function in any AR platform rifle or carbine chambered in 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington.

Can I leave this loaded for storage without it degrading?

Yes. Unlike polymer magazines that can flex and swell under spring pressure over time, the aluminum construction and type-III anodized finish make this magazine safe for extended loaded storage without performance loss.

Why is the finish inconsistent between magazines of the same color?

The color is applied during the type-III hard-coat anodizing process, which is a chemical treatment of the aluminum itself. This process can produce natural color variation from batch to batch. Duramag's quality control accepts a range for each color hue and rejects any mag outside that range, but minor shade differences are normal and do not affect function.

What's included with the magazine?

You receive the assembled 20-round aluminum magazine with the black anti-tilt follower and EverFlex spring installed and ready to load and use.