Using Glock 17 Mags in a 19 Will Get You Killed?

[Paul Gomez]

You will over-insert a Glock 17 spare mag in your 19 and this will get you killed in a fight for your life! I've heard more than a few folks spout this one, in person and on the Interwebz. Here's my response. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXohG9HfR1M

 

[canav844]

I can safely say this is the first place I've heard this rumor on the interwebs.

 

[minuteman32]

I carry a G19, G26 & use a G17 spare mag w/ +2 extension. I've never had any problem.

When I carried a 1911 w/ an Officer length grip, I would sometimes over insert a gov't mag, because it was a single stack. You should have no problem w/ a double stack mag.

 

[shooter521]

I have a friend who owns multiple Glocks in a given caliber (17/19/26, 22/23/27) and all he buys for spare mags are the full-size ones, so they will fit all of the guns. He puts a LOT of rounds downrange in a year, and has never had an issue AFAIK.

 

[Hookeye]

Forget your target stapler?
Use a Glock!

 

[Tydeeh22]

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[Hookeye]

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[Paul Gomez]

mmm. trolling..

Excuse me?

 

[Tydeeh22]

Excuse me?

my workplace has youtube among other websites banned. i cannot see what you have posted. i personally enjoy higher cap mags and havent had a problem with them.

 

[lovemachine]

mmm. trolling..

my workplace has youtube among other websites banned. i cannot see what you have posted. i personally enjoy higher cap mags and havent had a problem with them.

So because you couldnt see his video, you call him a troll?

Wow.

 

[the1kidd03]

 

[the1kidd03]

I have a friend who owns multiple Glocks in a given caliber (17/19/26, 22/23/27) and all he buys for spare mags are the full-size ones, so they will fit all of the guns. He puts a LOT of rounds downrange in a year, and has never had an issue AFAIK.

Should this be in purple? ^^^

 

[Tydeeh22]

So because you couldnt see his video, you call him a troll?

Wow.

.

 

[lovemachine]

Whoop de doo. So you couldn't see his video, and you say he's "trolling".

Not a big difference compared to being called a troll.

 

[STEEL CORE]

I carry either G-17 mag w (+)2 bottom or a G-22 mag holding 15 rds as spares when I go out with my G-26 or G-23 or G-27. Never an issue.

 

[Tydeeh22]

man. people have their panties in a bunch this morning.

 

[JohnP82]

I have heard this rumor for so long now and have been in several discussions trying to assure them that it cannot happen, but often times they still don't believe me. Thanks for sharing.

 

[indytechnerd]

Nice demonstration, way to put that theory to bed, Paul. Thanks.

I have a friend who owns multiple Glocks ....

 

[iChokePeople]

Not like THAT's your biggest worry with a Glock... Jamming up and being unable to kaboom could actually be considered a safety feature -- the Glock now has FOUR safeties.

^^
Now THAT's trolling.

 

[cosermann]

The only issue I've seen is with the short-gripped G26, where, depending on how a person's grip presses against the exposed mag, it can induce malfunctions (but that has nothing to do with "over insertion"). Haven't seen any issues with the G19 (the full grip keeps this from happening, imo).

Appreciate the videos Paul. Keep 'em coming!