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3/7/2026 8:24:14 AM EDT
pretty much what the title says. I go to eject an empty mag and when I hit the mag release it drops the mag about half and inch and then just sticks… It’s not a California compliant pistol, the magwell just appears tight.

Any ideas on how to fix this?
3/7/2026 10:16:03 AM EDT
[#1]
I would just shoot it a lot and see if the magwell loosens up over time. Is there a dry lube that would work on the outside of the magazine? like hornady dry lube?
3/13/2026 11:30:17 PM EDT
[#2]
I've had a mag do that. It was one or two of the many I have.

my theory is the paint they put on them is a little grippy at first. Mine wore in/broke in at some point and it stopped happening.

don't remember exactly when it was but I use the same set of mags at the range so I know it was one of my full size mags.

i have changed grip modules several times so it could be related to one grip module but I don't think so.
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