Glock 43X /48 15 rd Shield magazines are Excellent !!
My original mags were not feeding the final round using regular pressure 147 and 125 gr ammo.
Shield still hasn't answered me about springs for those. With this batch I bought the springs and will test this weekend.
They should just make them with the new springs standard.
Not minority enough!
March 20, 2020, 05:29 PM
sns3guppy
Shield arms answered an email to say they have no record of the order, try again.
No more springs...on back order.
March 21, 2020, 12:11 AM
ruger357
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Originally posted by XLT:
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Originally posted by ruger357: [QUOTE]Originally posted by Chowser: I was having issues with the last round not feeding and am waiting for Shield to respond. My second order of three arrived with spare springs. My 43X is a recent black slide model. Installed the springs and will try it this weekend.
First two are used springs. Third one is new so you can see how much it’s compressed. Then the +10% springs.
That is worrisome.
why ? have you ever checked all of your other magazines to see how much they have compressed ? this could be something that happens to every magazine. are you worried the company won't stand behind them if there is an issue down the road? btw the magazines are back in stock I just got a notice.
I’ve had plenty of spring compress but usually after years of use. These mags have been out a couple of months.
Just fired 28 Gold Dots thru the two new mags, they work fine.
Yes, 14 in each. There is NO WAY I could get 15 in there, 14 was a challenge. I'm OK carrying 14+1.
March 21, 2020, 01:05 PM
Biggy
For warm weather carry, I like the G43X using the Shield Arms 15rd mags. In cooler weather I like a G19. All nine of my SA15 15rd mags have so far been flawless in every way. I have had them for around two months. I bought two of them through SA and the rest got through Brownell's. They all lock in secure and drop free using the SA aluminum mag release, in my G43X pistol (black slide model). All nine of mine have the gloss black finish, with no blemishes. My pistol's functioning (feeding, extraction, ejection and last round slide lock back) has been perfect since day one with around 600rds of 124gr and 147gr FMJ, and 200rds (total) of 124gr+p AND 147GR FMJ HP ammo. I also installed the EP +10% mag springs in all of my mags from the start. While the mags were designed to feed and function loaded with 15rds, and mine have functioned fine loaded with 15rds, I will only be loading 14rds in my mags, because I feel in this specific application,it will increase the mag spring life some, even though this is somewhat debatable.
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March 22, 2020, 11:32 AM
XLT
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Originally posted by Sigmund: Just fired 28 Gold Dots thru the two new mags, they work fine.
Yes, 14 in each. There is NO WAY I could get 15 in there, 14 was a challenge. I'm OK carrying 14+1.
buy an uplula loader you will never go back to doing by hand super fast and easy.
March 22, 2020, 04:18 PM
agony
I put another 500 rounds through the 4 mags with upgraded springs for a total of 2,500 since doing so. No issues at all. I think that it's a good idea to have the plus power springs no matter what. And I agree that SA should just start shipping them with the extra power springs as standard.
"You have the right not to be killed..." The Clash, "Know Your Rights"
My 3 mags have arrived. My alloy mag catch is on order. Does anyone anticipate any additional wear from the alloy mag catch to the frame or OEM mags?
April 06, 2020, 12:42 PM
JWF
+10% power springs back in stock at Shield Arms.
Just another day in paradise.
NRA Georgia Carry
April 06, 2020, 03:45 PM
jljones
I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised to be wrong. It appears that these in fact are going to work out. In the past, many vendors have tried to make a metal Glock mag work, and many failed miserably.
"It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it works out for them"
April 06, 2020, 04:07 PM
RHINOWSO
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Originally posted by jljones: Guess I'll pick a couple up one of these days.
I'm there with you, once they have recouped R&D costs and the price comes down to around $30 and a could be tempted. Until then I'll just stick with my fatty G19 - not to mention G43X/G48 are out of stock everywhere with the 'Rona Gun Rush.
April 06, 2020, 07:34 PM
YVK
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Originally posted by jljones: I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised to be wrong. It appears that these in fact are going to work out. In the past, many vendors have tried to make a metal Glock mag work, and many failed miserably.
Guess I'll pick a couple up one of these days.
Hold your horses. I couldn't go through 2 training sessions without stoppages with these recent production mags. One mag actually, second is in plastic in case I wanted a refund. Four failures to feed mid-mag in 200 rounds. Almost threw it out in the thrash can but somebody suggested to try +P spring first. I've shot only 50 rounds since, but they were super-flawless.
April 07, 2020, 12:59 AM
XLT
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Originally posted by YVK:
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Originally posted by jljones: I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised to be wrong. It appears that these in fact are going to work out. In the past, many vendors have tried to make a metal Glock mag work, and many failed miserably.
Guess I'll pick a couple up one of these days.
Hold your horses. I couldn't go through 2 training sessions without stoppages with these recent production mags. One mag actually, second is in plastic in case I wanted a refund. Four failures to feed mid-mag in 200 rounds. Almost threw it out in the thrash can but somebody suggested to try +P spring first. I've shot only 50 rounds since, but they were super-flawless.
if you dont want them I will buy them from you I have 10 of them and they run flawless out of my 43x and my franken 43x . all my other glocks collect dust. I might just turn into a 43x hoarder like the 12131 Oriental redneck and his 228 collection.
April 07, 2020, 09:52 AM
YVK
I'll let you know
April 10, 2020, 03:32 PM
Sigmund
$18.95: New AimSurplus Aluminum Mag releases for Glock 43X and 48 pistols. Improve control and grip on crucial magazine changes. These also work great when using metal magazines like the Shield Arms 15rd. Metal magazines will not wear out this mag release.
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