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Posted: 10/2/2020 9:02:35 AM EST
My view on this is that it's worth having to dink around a little with springs, catches and followers. All of these parts are relatively inexpensive and the successful end result is a firearm with before unseen capabilities.
A single stack G19, that's easily concealable, with 16 rounds on tap is pretty damn awesome. As I said above. After going to the +10% springs and steel mag catch mine have been very reliable. |
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Posted: 10/2/2020 3:09:51 PM EST
Well, after contact Shield yesterday, they have my new springs in the mail today....that’s pretty impressive customer service.
I did shoot the 43X today about 200 reds with zero issues with the factory mags.....so hopefully the shield mags become 100% once I get the +10 spring in them. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/3/2020 4:02:05 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Bradd_D: I've never understood that line of thinking. It's no consolation to the people having issues. I already have to fiddle with my 1911's. Having to do it with my Glocks negates the reason I bought Glocks in the first place. If the mags were cheaper, it might be worth it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bradd_D: Originally Posted By GimmeLibertee: For every person that reports problems on the internet, how many completely satisfied people do you think exist that you don't hear a peep from? Think about it. I already have to fiddle with my 1911's. Having to do it with my Glocks negates the reason I bought Glocks in the first place. If the mags were cheaper, it might be worth it. Cheaper would certainly be better. Or at least, G19 springs/followers straight from shield. Best thing one can do is get a few mags, try ‘em out and see if they work with that particular gun. |
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Posted: 10/5/2020 10:24:27 AM EST
What do ya'll reckon is the average wait time on mags? I ordered 3 from brownells at the beginning of August - still nothing. Ordered another set from SA at the end of August, nothing.
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Posted: 10/5/2020 1:27:59 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By dillydilly: What do ya'll reckon is the average wait time on mags? I ordered 3 from brownells at the beginning of August - still nothing. Ordered another set from SA at the end of August, nothing. eff Back ordered 9-26 |
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Posted: 10/7/2020 10:28:00 AM EST
[Last Edit: 10/7/2020 10:33:33 AM EST by Corey]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GimmeLibertee: My mags all work fine with the SA springs and followers. I only replaced the mag catch with a steel one. I'm sure there are lots of others who have similar experiences to mine. Mine run fine too. I have a couple of 15 round S15’s and a couple with the +5 extension kit. I did replace the mag catch with the aluminum and upgraded to the steel one once that became available. I also loosened the grip slightly with painters tape on the side of the mag and a hair dryer. Works great. No malfunctions at all but admittedly I do not have a ton of rounds through them (the ammo $ issue...). I am using the stock springs that came with the S15 mags in the 15 round mags (unknown if +10% spring or not, any way to tell?). With the Shield +5 I am using the extra power spring that came with the mag extension. |
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Posted: 10/7/2020 11:17:08 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Corey: I am using the stock springs that came with the S15 mags in the 15 round mags (unknown if +10% spring or not, any way to tell?). With the Shield +5 I am using the extra power spring that came with the mag extension. The standard ones have 9 coils, the +10 ones have 10 coils (counting horizontal wire profiles from top to bottom). |
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Posted: 10/7/2020 4:00:41 PM EST
[Last Edit: 10/7/2020 4:17:32 PM EST by dcs12345]
Are y’all steel mag releases stiffer than the stock ones?
Normal power 9 coils. +10% - 10 coils I haven’t installed the +10 yet so it isn’t nearly as short 
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Posted: 10/8/2020 1:56:14 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By KTM300XCW: My view on this is that it's worth having to dink around a little with springs, catches and followers. All of these parts are relatively inexpensive and the successful end result is a firearm with before unseen capabilities. A single stack G19, that's easily concealable, with 16 rounds on tap is pretty damn awesome. As I said above. After going to the +10% springs and steel mag catch mine have been very reliable. It's a double stack like the P365 with the shield mags. Even the standard 10 rounders are a stack and a half. Not a true single stack. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2020 3:51:04 PM EST
Have two S15 mags and an alu mag catch but have never ran them, just pulled the trigger and ordered a "electroless nickel" steel mag release and will prob swap everything over soon
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OH, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2020 7:33:13 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Storz: Have two S15 mags and an alu mag catch but have never ran them, just pulled the trigger and ordered a "electroless nickel" steel mag release and will prob swap everything over soon Update with results I plan to continue to monitor the situation on these  I'm hearing mixed results bit 15 in that thing is something else.
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Posted: 10/29/2020 4:04:30 PM EST
[Last Edit: 10/29/2020 4:08:29 PM EST by norbyam]
Did a quick design and 3D print of a minimalist magwell for the 43x. Shield mags still seat fine.
Just picked this up so will have to see if the mags run. I think it’s awesome to get 15 instead of 10rds. Mags drop free better than the oem.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 10/30/2020 11:20:23 AM EST
Will you share stl? And what magazine release are you running?
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2020 8:08:21 PM EST
Anyone received the S15 magazines from back order status recently ? Just curious the approximate wait time.
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Posted: 10/30/2020 9:59:59 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By 3030: Anyone received the S15 magazines from back order status recently ? Just curious the approximate wait time. Seen on Shield Wall on FB someone who placed an order on 8/27 received their mags a week ago. Placed my order on 9/4 so hoping mine aren’t to far behind |
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Posted: 10/30/2020 10:22:21 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By WantsAnRRA: Seen on Shield Wall on FB someone who placed an order on 8/27 received their mags a week ago. Placed my order on 9/4 so hoping mine aren’t to far behind Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WantsAnRRA: Originally Posted By 3030: Anyone received the S15 magazines from back order status recently ? Just curious the approximate wait time. Seen on Shield Wall on FB someone who placed an order on 8/27 received their mags a week ago. Placed my order on 9/4 so hoping mine aren’t to far behind  Like 9-27 for me |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/3/2020 4:20:49 PM EST
Just got a shipping confirmation this morning on my order back on 8/31. Looks like they are getting a batch of the S15.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2020 7:51:40 AM EST
@dillydilly @bradpierson26 @wantsanRRA @spectraccord
Did you guys get yours yet? I'm debating on ordering more until I know what the backorder roughly is. |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 8:30:25 AM EST
I've received three separate S15 backorder shipments now....the last of which was placed on 29 Oct. I'd guess they are currently shipping orders placed in the 10 Nov range.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2020 9:43:30 AM EST
Ordered nov 6th and shipped out dec 1st. Mags and catches ordered.
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Posted: 12/8/2020 10:01:45 AM EST
Got a shipping notification yesterday for a nov 18 order. I wish you could make BO's for the nickel mags as well
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Posted: 12/8/2020 10:44:01 AM EST
I got shipping notice yesterday for an order from Nov17.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2020 10:47:08 AM EST
Ordered Nov 10, got them Dec 4, went and shot them all yesterday. All reliably slide locked, and I was able to use the slide release on a loaded mag. That was an issue I had on an earlier model mag. Overall very happy and now have a 15 in my sidecar instead of just 10.
Also of note I got the aim surplus aluminum mag catch. I've had it in for about 2 months and it shows no sign of wear. It doesn't seem to be damaging th poly mags either. This 2 months includes a class of 700rounds so its likely had hundreds of reloads at this point, including dozens of SA reloads. I trust it totally now. |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 12:54:25 PM EST
[Last Edit: 12/8/2020 12:59:44 PM EST by Tony-Ri]
Still pending on orders from 11/23 and 11/27.
 UPDATE! I literally just NOW got a shipping notification from FedEx for the 11/23 order of 2 mag catches and 4 mags...  The website hasn't even updated yet!
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Posted: 12/8/2020 1:59:10 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By bdover: @dillydilly @bradpierson26 @wantsanRRA @spectraccord Did you guys get yours yet? I'm debating on ordering more until I know what the backorder roughly is. @bdover From brownells? Ya still love waiting... |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2020 2:04:02 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By dillydilly: @bdover From brownells? Ya still love waiting... @dillydilly I guess I'll want to avoid ordering from our Overlords for these then. |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 2:54:58 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By bdover: @dillydilly I guess I'll want to avoid ordering from our Overlords for these then. Ya I’m probably gonna cancel the order. I placed my 2nd order for these directly through shield arms about a 2 weeks after brownells and I’ve had them for over a month now. |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 4:15:33 PM EST
Ordered 11/26 shipped today. Ymmv
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Posted: 12/8/2020 4:44:14 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By kaufdrop: Ordered 11/26 shipped today. Ymmv From brownells? |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 4:50:52 PM EST
[Last Edit: 12/8/2020 4:51:00 PM EST by kaufdrop]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dillydilly: From brownells? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dillydilly: Originally Posted By kaufdrop: Ordered 11/26 shipped today. Ymmv From brownells? |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 5:17:26 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By kaufdrop: Shield. Sorry Ya I had no problem getting mine from them. It’s brownells we talking about here. |
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Posted: 12/9/2020 11:31:41 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By kaufdrop: Ordered 11/26 shipped today. Ymmv 11/27 Order just shipped today too...
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Posted: 12/9/2020 11:10:01 PM EST
Just ordered 3 more, and a steel mag catch tonight... directly from Shield.
Seems the shipping leads are getting shorter and shorter. Maybe this batch won't take as long as the first 3 did, which was almost 2 months. |
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Posted: 12/10/2020 6:59:33 PM EST
Anyone have issues with the mag catches? One of the 2 I received won’t let OEM mags drop free.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/12/2020 10:42:31 PM EST
I ordered today so we will see how long it takes to get shipped. I am not in any rush as I only ordered 1 for now and the mag release.
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Posted: 12/13/2020 11:10:22 PM EST
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Posted: 12/14/2020 1:19:03 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Bradd_D: Baseplate broke off. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/2261/131320581_3539101886197566_7750271512141-1730138.JPG Drop onto concrete or happen at random? |
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Posted: 12/14/2020 8:17:08 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Tony-Ri: Drop onto concrete or happen at random? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2020 6:33:22 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By GimmeLibertee: My mags all work fine with the SA springs and followers. I only replaced the mag catch with a steel one. I'm sure there are lots of others who have similar experiences to mine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GimmeLibertee: Originally Posted By jkitchen: Thanks So basically I need SA15 mag Steel mag release G19 spring G19 follower (gen5) Seems like it would be well worth the hassle for 15 in a slim 43x so once I come across these I'm going to do it. Edit- I'm thinking after a few hundred failure free rounds out each mag I'd be ready to run these full time. So this conversion will approximately run me a grand My mags all work fine with the SA springs and followers. I only replaced the mag catch with a steel one. I'm sure there are lots of others who have similar experiences to mine. Same. I have an original silver slide 43x and had occasional issues with the slide not locking back after the last round, but I have giant hands and had to adjust my grip even on my g45 to stop it happening. That said, I bought the +10 springs and the gun runs like a scalded dog and locks back every time. |
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Posted: 12/14/2020 9:35:29 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Tony-Ri: Anyone have issues with the mag catches? One of the 2 I received won’t let OEM mags drop free. Is your gun an early model 43X/48? The earlier ones had slightly tighter magwells. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 1:29:14 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By rgaper: Is your gun an early model 43X/48? The earlier ones had slightly tighter magwells. I have both a two tone and a all black; the all black runs it a tiny bit better, but the stainless mag catch still sticks with loaded or empty OEM mags, and a fully loaded ETS mag got fully stuck with it. The Shield Arms black steel mag catch has a machined finish and works fine; they're definitely differently fitting parts. Shield said they only intend to use the stainless mag catch with their mags and don't recommend it with plastic mags, so... [shrug] I can see it is going to eat the OEM mags up; just the handful of insertions has a notable indentation on the OEM mags, and looks like it may have chipped the ETS; I honestly might go with an aluminum catch so I can use either... we'll see... |
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Posted: 12/19/2020 12:46:41 AM EST
Ordered my mags on Dec 17th. Wonder how long they’ll be back ordered for.
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Posted: 12/21/2020 1:28:45 PM EST
Ordered: Dec 6
Shipping Notification: Today (Dec 21) |
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Posted: 12/21/2020 2:51:09 PM EST
Ordered Dec 4, got shipping notification with tracking today.
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Posted: 12/21/2020 4:45:26 PM EST
December 9th for me!
"Estimated delivery date:Wednesday 12/23/2020 by 4:30 pm Shipping label has been created. The status will be updated when shipment begins to travel." Woot woot! |
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Posted: 12/21/2020 7:22:29 PM EST
My most recent order (from the 11th) is still processing, but I'm glad to hear that they're getting caught up.
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Posted: 12/22/2020 9:16:10 AM EST
Annnnnd right on cue.
Delay beyond our control No scheduled delivery date available at this time. Thanks FedEx! |
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Posted: 12/22/2020 12:29:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: 12/22/2020 12:31:54 PM EST by PFran42]
On Dec. 12, I ordered the Combo Kit with 3 magazines, a +5 extension and 3 10-coil springs and I just received a shipping notice a few minutes ago.
Just need a TLR-7SUB and a AIWB holster and I'm good to go.  Attached File |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2020 12:41:51 PM EST
Ordered 12/12 and just got email that mine will be here on Christmas Eve, made sure I selected FEDEX over USPS for delivery hopefully that is better at getting it here.
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Posted: 12/23/2020 3:11:52 PM EST
On FedEx vehicle for delivery
Could be a Christmas miracle! |
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