Anyone here have issues with you magazine while CCW?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone here have issues with you magazine while CCW?

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:01:35 AM EDT

Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

UPDATE: I think I figured out what is going on. I raised the belt loops so that it would sit about an inch lower in my waist line and my belt now crosses the weapon at a poing where if I sit down, it presses the mag release against my hipbone. Gonna raise it back to normal and see

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:04:37 AM EDT

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

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I pocket carry a keltec. In the last 7 years, I've noticed my magazine was out maybe 5 times.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:06:00 AM EDT

[#2]

I think your pistol is trying to tell you to get a different holster.

ETA: That should NEVER happen.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:06:19 AM EDT

[#3]

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

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What holster are you using?

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:08:10 AM EDT

[#4]

revolver

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:08:17 AM EDT

[#5]

My SW 39-2 in a cheapie nylon holster used to do that a lot. My P01 in a Crossbreed Supertuck never has.

The Smith was a real problem since it had a mag disconnect. I was constantly checking to make sure it was fully seated.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:09:16 AM EDT

[#6]

Never. (M&P 9c in a Crossbreed Supertuck)

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:11:15 AM EDT

[#7]

Never, but I don't use shit holsters.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:11:40 AM EDT

[#8]

Never

G19 in a Galco Kingtuk.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:18:51 AM EDT

[#9]

Once or twice over the years. If it happens twice the holster either gets replaced or modified for clearance depending on cost/availability of replacement.
Same with finding safety off, either modify leather for Clearance or replace safety/plunger spring.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:22:29 AM EDT

[#10]

Never with any of my guns. All use a Foxx hybrid (Crossbreed supertuck clone) or a Comp-Tac M-TAC.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:22:44 AM EDT

[#11]

Never.

Redact my never to "Never since replacing hybrid leather/kydex holsters with all kydex holsters." It would happen occasionally with my TRP in an MTAC. I only carry in C-TACs and Infidels now, and it's never happened with them.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:23:38 AM EDT

[#12]

Get a gun with a Euro style heel release?

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:25:05 AM EDT

[#13]

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I think your pistol is trying to tell you to get a different holster.

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Truth spoken here.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:32:05 AM EDT

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I had that problem with my M&P45 fullsize in a Crossbreed Super Tuck. My issue is that the mag release button was right on the inside against the leather on my hip and would get pushed in at times if I sat down or leaned on a seat etc pushing the button in.

I marked the area on the leather where the mag release button rested, took a 60d nail, dampened the leather slightly, placed the nail HEAD on the leather and drove it on the leather with a hammer to the point (so upside down basically). It created a perfect circular recessed area and I haven't had it happen since. That was probably 3 years ago or more now. Good to Go.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:35:48 AM EDT

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

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Does this happen when seated? I had this issue with several of my CCW pieces, but only when driving/in a sitting position. 2 things helped: a) a better holster and b) putting the holster in a place (approx. 4 o'clock position) where my hip bone doesn't depress the mag disconnect.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:36:37 AM EDT

[#16]

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I think your pistol is trying to tell you to get a different holster.

ETA: That should NEVER happen.

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Yep! It happened to me once when I adjusted my CTAC IWB to ride lower and the top of my belt could depress the mag release. I ended up having a new holster made that shielded the mag release with a little bonus kydex "wing" or nub.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:38:09 AM EDT

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I pocket carry a keltec. In the last 7 years, I've noticed my magazine was out maybe 0 times.

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

I pocket carry a keltec. In the last 7 years, I've noticed my magazine was out maybe 0 times.

fixed for me

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:38:54 AM EDT

[#18]

baby glock 26 with comtac holster IWB the mag woks its way out about once in a year.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:41:25 AM EDT

[#19]

For some reason it has happened with two guns in quality holsters. I use crossbreed super tucks and my 1911 and glock19 both had mags pop out every time I wore them. I called crossbreed and they said to find spot release touches holster, wet that area and press it in with a tool. I used a piece of dowel rod.

Problem solved.

I am guessing it was due to me having very little body fat, being all lean muscle and my hip bones are right under my skin.

Most of you guys have a good amount of padding around your midsection.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:41:49 AM EDT

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I think your pistol is trying to tell you to get a different holster.

ETA: That should NEVER happen.

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Posted: 3/10/2014 6:42:39 AM EDT

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Never, but I don't use shit holsters.

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Exactly this.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:43:39 AM EDT

[#22]

Never happened to me. Even when I carry my 1911 in a cheap Galco IWB holster.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:46:17 AM EDT

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

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Then you need a new holster.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:47:26 AM EDT

[#24]

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

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Holster problem. It's depressing the magazine release.

Either get a new holster or cheer up the mag release.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:49:46 AM EDT

[#25]

No, I don't have that issue because of that stupid mag release HK uses.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:50:08 AM EDT

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Never, but I don't use shit holsters.

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Not necessarily a shit holster (though probable).

I've seen several cases of this with Glocks @ IDPA events. That big Gen4 release can cause it to happen. Best one was when a really good shooter started a stage with the gun on a table. He depressed the release as he snatched it up and the mag went flying. The penalty cost him the match.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:52:49 AM EDT

[#27]

Used to happen to me when I molded the kydex over the mag release.

Since making a little cut out around the release it hasn't happened.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:53:23 AM EDT

[#28]

NEVER.

G26 or G19 in a Comptac MTAC

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:53:56 AM EDT

[#29]

My S&W BG380 does that if I have it in my back pocket.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:55:19 AM EDT

[#30]

The magazine occasionally pops out of my pocket carried Kel-Tec, but it's only a backup gun. No issues with any others. You probably need a new holster as the one you have is depressing the magazine release. Alternatively you could try a stiffer magazine release spring, or shrink the release a bit. You could also try carrying something with a heel release, but the holster is probably your issue.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:57:07 AM EDT

[#31]

When I pocket carried a Kel-Tec P32 in an Uncle Mike's holster in my left, front pocket, I would occasionally find the mag had released. That's one of many reasons I stopped carrying that gun and holster combo.

Posted: 3/10/2014 6:58:48 AM EDT

[#32]

A quality holster choice is as an important as picking the right gun.

Posted: 3/10/2014 7:02:29 AM EDT

[#33]

Update in OP

Posted: 3/10/2014 7:11:00 AM EDT

[#34]

Never.

Ruger SR40c in an Old Faithful hybrid IWB holster.

Posted: 3/10/2014 7:21:12 AM EDT

[#35]

Never. I don't need an expensive holster, either. I'm at a loss that anyone seems to think that this is okay.

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Once or twice over the years. If it happens twice the holster either gets replaced or modified for clearance depending on cost/availability of replacement.
Same with finding safety off, either modify leather for Clearance or replace safety/plunger spring.

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Posted: 3/10/2014 7:26:21 AM EDT

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Never. I don't need an expensive holster, either. I'm at a loss that anyone seems to think that this is okay.

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Never. I don't need an expensive holster, either. I'm at a loss that anyone seems to think that this is okay.

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Once or twice over the years. If it happens twice the holster either gets replaced or modified for clearance depending on cost/availability of replacement.
Same with finding safety off, either modify leather for Clearance or replace safety/plunger spring.

Not this gun just in general.

Posted: 3/10/2014 8:24:01 AM EDT

[#37]

My 92F pops mags when driving, in an IWB Crossbreed at 5:00.

Posted: 3/10/2014 8:33:34 AM EDT

[#38]

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Every so often the mag pops out of my CW45 while it is in it's holster.

Anyone here have issues with something like this?

UPDATE: I think I figured out what is going on. I raised the belt loops so that it would sit about an inch lower in my waist line and my belt now crosses the weapon at a poing where if I sit down, it presses the mag release against my hipbone. Gonna raise it back to normal and see

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Get a better holster.