Trick to loading Glock mags?

[WC Deer Hunter]

Okay so I just bought a new G27 and I cannot for the life of me get the last round to load in the mag, is there a trick to it? And how the heck does this freaking mag loader work?

 

[11-B]

Take the purse off your shoulders when u load ur mags

 

[Jeremy1066]

Take the purse off your shoulders when u load ur mags

Kinda new for that kind or attitude, aren't ya?

 

[Jeremy1066]

I've never used the included Glock mag loader because I've never had a problem loading any of my 9mm mags. I've heard that the .40 spring can be really stiff when new and will lighten up a little over time.

 

[TopDog]

That is true the mag will lighten up over time. It is the compression and decompression working the spring that wears it, just leaving a mag loaded does nothing.

You can always buy a Universal Hand Gun/HandGun Mag loader, those of us with arthritis sometimes resort to these devices. They can come in very handy. You can get them just about anyplace on the net. Here is a link to amazon.

Amazon.com: uplula

 

[mrproc1]

Hmm.. good to know.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

Take the purse off your shoulders when u load ur mags

Take the Oscar Mayer out of your mouth when you talk, it's not polite to talk with your mouth full.

 

[donnie1581]

Take the Oscar Mayer out of your mouth when you talk, it's not polite to talk with your mouth full.

LMAO

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

I've never used the included Glock mag loader because I've never had a problem loading any of my 9mm mags. I've heard that the .40 spring can be really stiff when new and will lighten up a little over time.

Yeah my G19 mags were no trouble either. I figured they will loosen up over time, just thought I'd ask to see if this was normal with them.

That is true the mag will lighten up over time. It is the compression and decompression working the spring that wears it, just leaving a mag loaded does nothing.

You can always buy a Universal Hand Gun/HandGun Mag loader, those of us with arthritis sometimes resort to these devices. They can come in very handy. You can get them just about anyplace on the net. Here is a link to amazon.

Amazon.com: uplula

I though I had heard that the Uplula wouldn't work with Glock mags? It's no biggie just really checking to see if it was normal with the new mags. My G19 I purchased used so this was my first experience with the .40 mags and new mags also. Thanks for the info.

 

[Mgderf]

I had a 33 round after market Glock mag that I couldn't get to take more than 18 rounds. I tore it apart to investigate and found that the steel sleeve inside the mag was two-pieced. It looked like they took the insert for an 18 round mag and just added another on top and welded them together. There was an ever so small burr at the weld seam that was catching the follower at exactly 18 rounds every time.
Ten minutes with a jewelers file and everything now works as advertised.
33 rounds now means 33 rounds, not 18!

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

Normal. I have 4 mags. G23 here and all I can say is that it will get easier. once you find a consistent way to load that works easiest for you, just shoot at the range and it will get easier. The spring just needs to lighten up, I had the same problem with mine at first.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

Okay thanks for the feedback. I figured the springs just needed "breaking in". It almost fits the last round but just shy of it. Hopefully I can make it out to the range to shoot it for the first time soon. I don't know how anybody can buy a gun and never shoot it, I'm ready the second I walk out the door with a new one.

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

I find it helps if you load the rounds in at an angle, consistent with where the cut out is on the side of the mag. I grab the mag with my left hand, push the rounds down as best I can, then angle in the last round in with a good bit of force from my right thumb. never used the loader it came with, didn't see a use for it and it was kind of awkward to me. Really just have to try different things until you find the one that is comfortable for you and consistent. I struggled a bit before i found the right combination of thumbing and cartridge angle for me.

 

[throttletony]

I've never used the included Glock mag loader because I've never had a problem loading any of my 9mm mags. I've heard that the .40 spring can be really stiff when new and will lighten up a little over time.

Jeremy said it here^^^
THe .40 especially is tough with the subcompact mags. THe 9mm mags for the G26 seem a little easier to get to full capacity. It should ease up a bit over time

 

[Dj15802]

This last round is a pain....... The spring will break in after a while. I have no problems with mine, but when new it took a little muscle for the last round.

 

[UncleMike]

I have a couple of dozen mags for my various Glocks.
All of them resisted the last round until I'd put them through a couple of firing cycles each at the range.
After that they load just fine.

 

[EvilleT]

I feel your pain. I had to buy standard capacity magazines for my 17 when I shot IDPA. Its so much easier to put 10 rounds in an 18 riound magazine than a 10. That last round is a B!?@h.

 

[84VETTE]

Really this is just one of the trials of a first time Glock owner that one must figure out on their own. We all have done it. It's all part of the fun. Now it's your turn. Congrats on your new acquisition and good luck on your future Glock conquests.

 

[Shootsforfun]

The uplula works? Fine with glock mags by the way.

 

[waltherppk]

M mags for my 30sf were same way first few times. Now no prob getting last rounds in. Load and unload several tomes and they'll loosen up. +1 for the up lulu loader. It is great.