Magpul Glock Mags

[jag09]

Took out my 19/23 and 26 to the range this past weekend, and noticed that every other magazine in either gun the magpuls would fail to lock the slide back on the last round. Has anyone else had this problem? I was really hoping these would be 100% reliable and use them for carry but seems like they'll be strictly for the range and practice as of now

 

[DanVoils]

I've never had a problem with them in my 17 Gen 4. Feeds properly and locks back every time.

 

[Route 45]

Why would you use anything except factory Glock mags for carry?

 

[ckcollins2003]

I use the Magpul's in my G22 with a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel and I've never had them not lock back. Are you sure you're not riding the slide release with your thumb while shooting? I only ask because I have a buddy who had that problem. He always wondered why his slide didn't lock back so we video taped him shooting and noticed he rode the release the entire time.

 

[phylodog]

Took out my 19/23 and 26 to the range this past weekend, and noticed that every other magazine in either gun the magpuls would fail to lock the slide back on the last round. Has anyone else had this problem? I was really hoping these would be 100% reliable and use them for carry but seems like they'll be strictly for the range and practice as of now

Were you shooting the G17 or longer length mags?

 

[Fordtough25]

I have several of the 19 and 17 size, they're worked great so far in my 19. No problems as of yet.

 

[DanVoils]

Why would you use anything except factory Glock mags for carry?

I have both. Neither has been a problem. Why limit yourself to only one brand/type? How are the Glock brand better then the Magpul's?

 

[nipprdog]

Took out my 19/23 and 26 to the range this past weekend, and noticed that every other magazine in either gun the magpuls would fail to lock the slide back on the last round. Has anyone else had this problem? I was really hoping these would be 100% reliable and use them for carry but seems like they'll be strictly for the range and practice as of now

Did you buy them when they were first introduced, or after the replacement? The reason for the replacement was issues using them in pistols other than the 17.

Edited to add;


If you're using them without something like an A&G grip extender, you will have problems.

 

[duffman0286]

looking forward to the 30 rounders starting to invest in glock mag toys just got a vector

 

[nipprdog]

looking forward to the 30 rounders starting to invest in glock mag toys just got a vector

Wut?

 

[lewisjt]

I had 3 early on that didn't work in my g19. I bought 3 more 2 months ago which didn't work in any of my glocks(failure to feed). Sent them back (shipping on my dime) replacements work fine but I won't be buying anymore.

 

[duffman0286]

Wut?

They have been taking preorders for there extended mag line i guess i was wrong on the count 21rds and 27rounders still a great alternative to the glock 33rounders....

 

[Dog1]

I have found that brand new, they have a tendency to misfeed one round, usually the 2nd round in the mag. It does stop after a few mags.

I also tried loading the last batch I got and leaving them loaded for a few days to a week before I shot them. It did eliminate the 2nd round misfeed.

I'm using them for practice and the odd steel match.

 

[Route 45]

Why limit yourself to only one brand/type? How are the Glock brand better then the Magpul's?

Oh, I don't know. It's not like original equipment Glock mags have a reputation for reliability, or are, you know, designed by the engineers that designed the gun.

The better question is, why carry with anything except factory mags? I understand the aftermarket mags are a little cheaper, and great for range work or maybe storage for the coming zombie apocalypse. But is the difference really worth it for a tool meant to defend your life? If I ever have to draw my pistol, the last thing in my mind is going to be how I saved $12 on a magazine.

I'm not asking why people buy them. I'm asking why you would carry with them. The OP mentioned that he was hoping to carry his Glock with them. Why? The pistol comes with 3 factory mags.

 

[jag09]

I don't think I am riding my thumb up that high but I will tape next time I shoot and look. I planned to carry one of them as a spare mag when I carry my 26. I run them occasionally on the range in the 23 with a conversion barrel but only carry oe glock mags. I do also plan to pick up more oe mags along with some ets. I just got them recently so I don't think they are the first release of the magpuls that were having problems.

 

[croy]

I'd only carry a factory mag. The magpul are great for plinking though. Magpul usually has great stuff

 

[Vigilant]

Took out my 19/23 and 26 to the range this past weekend, and noticed that every other magazine in either gun the magpuls would fail to lock the slide back on the last round. Has anyone else had this problem? I was really hoping these would be 100% reliable and use them for carry but seems like they'll be strictly for the range and practice as of now

Not locking the slide back is not a failure of the magazine, most generally. Most of the time it's improper grip, but even that said, a proper TRB will solve all of that. Quit depending on what you expect, and overcome everything that happens?

 

[cedartop]

Not locking the slide back is not a failure of the magazine, most generally. Most of the time it's improper grip, but even that said, a proper TRB will solve all of that. Quit depending on what you expect, and overcome everything that happens?

I enjoy your mindset aspect, but if a gun runs without malfunctions with factory mags, but then has problems with aftermarket mags, I think it is reasonable to suspect the magazine is the problem. I also think it is reasonable to expect the gun to run 100% (it's not a 1911 after all). That being said, I have 8 or 10 of the Magpul mags and so far they have been flawless.

 

[James45]

Where is the best place to purchase the Magpul mags for a glock 19?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Run them in my Sub2000 carbine. In fact, KelTec supplies the carbine with a Magpul mag. Have picked up a couple more along with some factory Glock mags for the carbine. All work flawlessly. Now I need to pick up a Glock 17 pistol to go with it.