Duramag

What Duramag does

Duramag, operating through its legal entity C Products Defense, Inc., is a privately held manufacturer of metal firearm magazines founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. The company produces aluminum (6061-T6 with Type-III hard-coat anodizing) and stainless steel (410 with proprietary T-360 coating) magazines for AR-15, AR-10/SR25, and various pistol platforms, covering a broad caliber set that includes 5.56/.223/300BLK, .308/7.62x51, 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC, .350 Legend, .400 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM, 9mm, and specialty hunting cartridges. Core technical differentiators include the Advanced Geometry Follower, EverFlex anti-fatigue spring, LipLock geometry, Post & Hole structural design, and proprietary internal bracing for big-bore calibers — engineered specifically to address polymer magazine failure modes (flex, swelling, moisture absorption) and feeding issues with Soviet and straight-walled cartridges in AR platforms.

The company's customer base spans four primary segments: OEM firearm manufacturers (Duramag states it supplies most major US firearm manufacturers), military and law enforcement units globally (with named distribution reach into Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and Austria), civilian shooters and sportsmen, and restricted-state residents served by its 10/30 compliant SKUs. Duramag sells primarily through direct e-commerce at dura-mag.com, supplemented by an extensive network of US online retailers (Brownells, Midway USA, Optics Planet, Palmetto State Armory, Primary Arms, and others), wholesale distributors (RSR Group, Sports South, Bill Hicks, Zanders, MSR Distribution), and international distributors. A notable strategic OEM relationship exists with Springfield Armory for an exclusive 1911 DS 9mm magazine sold through the Springfield Prodigy pistol line.

Duramag's revenue model is straightforward hardware sales at unit prices ranging from $17 to $46 per magazine, with replacement parts (springs, followers, base plates) priced $1.50–$4.99 and premium special-edition pattern anodized SKUs at $39.99. The company is ISO 9001-2015 certified (since upgrading from ISO 9001-2008 achieved in 2013), privately held with no disclosed outside funding or parent company, and operates with a small staff consistent with a focused specialty manufacturer. A related suppressor brand, BOE Suppression, extends the product footprint beyond magazines under the same corporate umbrella.

Name

Duramag

Legal name

C Products Defense, Inc.

Website

https://dura-mag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duramag (C Products Defense, Inc.) is a Bradenton, Florida-based manufacturer of metal AR-15, AR-10, and pistol magazines serving US firearm OEMs, global military and law enforcement, and civilian shooters through direct e-commerce, retailers, and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearm Magazines

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Ordnance Components & Subassemblies (Casings, Liners, Guidance Sections) (IMABAHAL)

Keywords

• AR-15 magazines
• Firearm accessories
• Metal magazines
• Tactical equipment
• OEM magazine manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Magazine Sales: One-time purchase of metal firearm magazines for various calibers including AR-15, AR-10, and pistol platforms. Revenue generated from direct consumer sales via e-commerce and through distribution network of online retailers and B2B channels to OEM manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Duramag designs and manufactures metal firearm magazines (aluminum and stainless steel) for AR-15, AR-10/SR25, and pistol platforms, covering a wide range of calibers including 5.56/.223/300BLK, .308/7.62x51, 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC, .350 Legend, .400 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM, and 9mm. The company also produces the 1911 DS 9mm magazine in partnership with Springfield Armory, Ruger American flush-fit magazines, and special-edition pattern-anodized magazines. Core proprietary features include T-360 total coating, Advanced Geometry Follower, EverFlex springs, and LipLock geometry.

Product overview

Duramag is a manufacturer of high-quality metal firearm magazines, primarily targeting AR-15 and compatible platforms. The product portfolio centers on two main magazine lines: DURAMAG Speed (aluminum with Type-III hard-coat anodizing in various colors) and DURAMAG SS (stainless steel with T-360 coating). These core products support a wide range of calibers including 5.56/.223/300BLK, .308/7.62x51, 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC, .350 Legend, .400 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM, and 9mm. The portfolio also includes specialty magazines for Ruger American rifles, Ruger LCP pistols, and 1911 double-stack 9mm pistols (developed with Springfield Armory). Replacement parts (springs, followers, base plates) and special edition camo-pattern magazines round out the offering. The company emphasizes metal construction over polymer for reliability in extreme environments, incorporating proprietary technologies including LipLock, Advanced Geometry Follower, EverFlex anti-fatigue springs, and T-360 total coating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DURAMAG Speed: Lightweight aluminum AR magazines constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum with Type-III hard-coat anodizing and progressive die tooling.
• DURAMAG SS
• BOE Suppression

Products and services

• DURAMAG Speed 5.56/.223/300BLK AR Magazine (Aluminum) Lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum AR-15 pattern magazine with Type-III hard-coat anodizing in multiple colors, featuring LipLock, Advanced Geometry Follower, EverFlex anti-fatigue spring, and T-360 coating. Available in 20-round and 30-round capacities for civilian, LE, and military shooters.
• DURAMAG SS 5.56/.223/300BLK AR Magazine (Stainless Steel) Premium 410 stainless steel AR-15 pattern magazine with T-360 coating for maximum durability; designed for serious shooters including 300 Blackout with long load lengths or heavy sub-sonic loads. Available in 5rd, 10rd, 20rd, and 30rd capacities.
• DURAMAG SS .350 Legend AR Magazine Purpose-built .350 Legend AR-15 pattern magazine with caliber-specific rib geometry for reliable feeding. Constructed from 410 stainless steel with T-360 coating. Marked with .350 on body and follower for quick identification. Available in 5rd, 10rd, and 20rd capacities.
• DURAMAG SS .308/7.62x51/6.8x51 AR10/SR25 Pattern Magazine

Quantifiable outcome

• Will not flex or swell like polymer magazines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Springfield ArmorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDURAMAG developed the enhanced double-stack 9mm 1911 magazine in partnership with Springfield Armory specifically for the Prodigy line of pistols. This partnership allowed DURAMAG to offer improvements to double-stack 1911 owners. The 1911 DS magazines are cross compatible with Staccato 2011 and other pistols using this pattern. Products are available exclusively through Springfield Armory.
• BOE SuppressionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRelated suppressor brand launched by the same company. Cross-promoted on Duramag website as a related product line under the same corporate umbrella.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magpul Industries: Magpul is the dominant U.S. manufacturer of firearm magazines (PMAG line) and accessories for AR-platform and other firearms. Directly comparable to Duramag as a magazine-focused OEM/aftermarket supplier, though Magpul is best known for polymer where Duramag competes in metal.
• Lancer Systems: Lancer Systems manufactures advanced carbon-fiber and hybrid AR-15 magazines (L7AWM) competing in the same AR-platform magazine category as Duramag. Comparable as a premium magazine manufacturer targeting military, LE, and civilian shooters.
• Mission First Tactical (MFT): MFT produces polymer AR-15 magazines and firearm accessories, competing directly with Duramag in the AR-platform magazine aftermarket, particularly in OEM and LE/military channels.
• ASC (Amend2): Amend2 designs and sells aftermarket AR-15 pistol and rifle magazines for civilian and LE markets. Directly comparable as a U.S.-based magazine specialist serving the same caliber platforms as Duramag.
• Luth-AR: Luth-AR manufactures AR-15 components including polymer magazines and complete rifles. Comparable as a small U.S. firearm accessories manufacturer competing in similar OEM and aftermarket channels to Duramag.
• Troy Industries: Troy Industries is a U.S. manufacturer of AR-15 rifles, magazines, and accessories with significant LE/military supply relationships. Comparable as a firearms accessories manufacturer serving the same OEM, military, and LE channels as Duramag.

Regional players

• CMMG: CMMG is a U.S. AR-platform rifle and components manufacturer with in-house magazine and accessory lines. Comparable as a firearms manufacturer with branded magazine offerings, though their primary business is complete rifles rather than standalone magazines.

Others

• Springfield Armory: Springfield Armory is both a customer and a strategic partner of Duramag (1911 DS Prodigy co-development). Comparable as a major U.S. firearms OEM with branded magazine programs and a relevant partnership reference for Duramag's OEM strategy.
• Brownells: Brownells is one of Duramag's largest retail distributors and a major firearms accessories retailer. Comparable as a channel partner and ecosystem player in the U.S. firearms aftermarket where Duramag's products are sold.

Emerging players

• Okay Industries: Okay Industries produces metal AR-15 magazines and components in the U.S., directly competing in the metal magazine niche that Duramag has positioned itself around. Comparable as a smaller, focused metal magazine competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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