Glock 43x and 48 now shipping with 15 round mags LINK ADDED TO G43X COA and Magazines Update G44 too (Page 3 of 10)
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Originally Posted By Chowser: why not? it's a glock and mecgar codesigned project. if anyone knows how to make magazines, it'll be mecgar. Originally Posted By Chowser: Originally Posted By StevenH: I’m not buying if they are rebranded mecgar. why not? it's a glock and mecgar codesigned project. if anyone knows how to make magazines, it'll be mecgar. Mecgar usually makes excellent magazines. But I’ve seen too many issues with their Glock pattern Stacatto mags in Glock handguns. |
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Originally Posted By Chowser: it was leaked by a glock rep somewhere else. mecgar body, glock spring and follower. it's also been beta tested in some LE circles. i don't know why all the hate against mecgar. i have been using their glock 17/19 mags since release with no issues in glock 17/19/45 and switched glocks and pccs. Maybe they made some quiet improvements after the initial release. Because they were falling out of factory Glocks |
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Originally Posted By StevenH: Mecgar usually makes excellent magazines. But I’ve seen too many issues with their Glock pattern Stacatto mags in Glock handguns. Originally Posted By StevenH: Originally Posted By Chowser: Originally Posted By StevenH: I’m not buying if they are rebranded mecgar. why not? it's a glock and mecgar codesigned project. if anyone knows how to make magazines, it'll be mecgar. Mecgar usually makes excellent magazines. But I’ve seen too many issues with their Glock pattern Stacatto mags in Glock handguns. I imagine mags manufactured for Glock and sold by Glock will have better Glock compatibility/testing than the Stacatto contract mags. |
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Originally Posted By naes: I'm betting it will be a gen 6 like refresh. Hopefully the mags are backwards compatible without a metal mag catch.  ) from TFB said Glock is planning on refreshing the micros and has another surprise in store for that, that he wasnt able to speak about, in his video about the Gen 6s. Hopefully theyre quality mags.
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What it boils down to is that they fear an effective resistance to their power: So, Left in power=Guns bad, mmmmkay...?, Right in power=Guns good!-thskirk
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Originally Posted By EvilApplesauce: Hopefully my Coa 43 comes with the new mags.., |
What it boils down to is that they fear an effective resistance to their power: So, Left in power=Guns bad, mmmmkay...?, Right in power=Guns good!-thskirk
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Originally Posted By wreckdiver: How do you like the ramjet? Worth it? |
What it boils down to is that they fear an effective resistance to their power: So, Left in power=Guns bad, mmmmkay...?, Right in power=Guns good!-thskirk
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Originally Posted By Alaskanforfreedom: I could see it being worth it for the 43X but IME tried on a Gen 4 19 and it was not worth $400. I paid only $270 and still didnt feel like it was worth the squeeze. |
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| Did my Glock Armorer recert. Spoke with the Glock guys there and they confirmed 15 round G43x mags coming in about a month. Will use OEM mag catch and be a metal body. The way they described it sure sounds similar to the MecGar mags. Also mentioned that the A Cut Gen 6 Glocks will be released before the Glock/COA combination will. |
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Originally Posted By CSIGunNut: Did my Glock Armorer recert. Spoke with the Glock guys there and they confirmed 15 round G43x mags coming in about a month. Will use OEM mag catch and be a metal body. The way they described it sure sounds similar to the MecGar mags. Also mentioned that the A Cut Gen 6 Glocks will be released before the Glock/COA combination will. 
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Originally Posted By CSIGunNut: Did my Glock Armorer recert. Spoke with the Glock guys there and they confirmed 15 round G43x mags coming in about a month. Will use OEM mag catch and be a metal body. The way they described it sure sounds similar to the MecGar mags. Also mentioned that the A Cut Gen 6 Glocks will be released before the Glock/COA combination will. How many years late is Glock on this? Shield has like 3 generations and Palmetto has a couple. ACT-mag is making metal 15rd 43x mags that ship with the Derya DY9Z. |
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Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: How many years late is Glock on this? Shield has like 3 generations and Palmetto has a couple. ACT-mag is making metal 15rd 43x mags that ship with the Derya DY9Z. The Derya's also recommend a metal mag release. And Glock is always late on everything but it will still make them lots of money because we will buy. |
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Originally Posted By Chowser: The Derya's also recommend a metal mag release. And Glock is always late on everything but it will still make them lots of money because we will buy. Originally Posted By Chowser: Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: How many years late is Glock on this? Shield has like 3 generations and Palmetto has a couple. ACT-mag is making metal 15rd 43x mags that ship with the Derya DY9Z. The Derya's also recommend a metal mag release. And Glock is always late on everything but it will still make them lots of money because we will buy. Anyone tested out the 15rnd ACT mags, yet? Far as I’m aware, they’ve got as good a reputation as MecGar. |
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Originally Posted By rb889: Anyone tested out the 15rnd ACT mags, yet? Far as I’m aware, they’ve got as good a reputation as MecGar. Derya is using the ACT mag. From what I have seen online (2 videos) they are not working very well in their micro clone. It's a strange clone. 43x size frame with a Glock 26 size slide. |
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Originally Posted By SpankMonkey: Derya is using the ACT mag. From what I have seen online (2 videos) they are not working very well in their micro clone. It's a strange clone. 43x size frame with a Glock 26 size slide. Originally Posted By SpankMonkey: Originally Posted By rb889: Anyone tested out the 15rnd ACT mags, yet? Far as I’m aware, they’ve got as good a reputation as MecGar. Derya is using the ACT mag. From what I have seen online (2 videos) they are not working very well in their micro clone. It's a strange clone. 43x size frame with a Glock 26 size slide. That is a little odd. Think I remember someone made a similar setup for the 320 with 365 mags. I’m more intrigued by the prospect of using them in a G43X, though. Shield arms has been chasing their tails trying to get their mags working, I’d give ACT the benefit of doubt since they’re a magazine manufacturer and ought to know wtf they’re doing. The MM CZ75 conversion seems to be picky when it comes to ammo selection, and they don’t like 147 HST. |
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Originally Posted By rb889: I’m more intrigued by the prospect of using them in a G43X, though. Shield arms has been chasing their tails trying to get their mags working, I’d give ACT the benefit of doubt since they’re a magazine manufacturer and ought to know wtf they’re doing. You are aware Shield mags are made by CheckMate right? CheckMate=ProMag in my mind |
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Originally Posted By criley: Will Glock OEM mags eliminate jams like these? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/8240/G43_jam_jpg-3728242.JPG No but shortening your right optic screw might. |
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Originally Posted By rb889: Anyone tested out the 15rnd ACT mags, yet? Far as I’m aware, they’ve got as good a reputation as MecGar. Originally Posted By rb889: Originally Posted By Chowser: Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: How many years late is Glock on this? Shield has like 3 generations and Palmetto has a couple. ACT-mag is making metal 15rd 43x mags that ship with the Derya DY9Z. The Derya's also recommend a metal mag release. And Glock is always late on everything but it will still make them lots of money because we will buy. Anyone tested out the 15rnd ACT mags, yet? Far as I’m aware, they’ve got as good a reputation as MecGar. I'm using the Derya / ACT 15 round mags. They have worked fine for me, but my experience is limited so far about 100 rounds through each of the 2 I have. I mentioned them in the G43x Magazine thread awhile back. |
| I got a call from GT Distributors this morning that the 43X COA I ordered last year has arrived. I'll pick it up on Saturday. It'll be interesting to see if it has the new mags. |
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Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: You are aware Shield mags are made by CheckMate right? CheckMate=ProMag in my mind |
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Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: How many years late is Glock on this? Shield has like 3 generations and Palmetto has a couple. ACT-mag is making metal 15rd 43x mags that ship with the Derya DY9Z. Release about 75% of what customers ask for. Sell a bazillion. Release an update with the remaining 25% (but also probably lack in other areas now). Sell a bazillion more. And people empty their wallets happily. |
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Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: You are aware Shield mags are made by CheckMate right? CheckMate=ProMag in my mind Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: Originally Posted By rb889: I’m more intrigued by the prospect of using them in a G43X, though. Shield arms has been chasing their tails trying to get their mags working, I’d give ACT the benefit of doubt since they’re a magazine manufacturer and ought to know wtf they’re doing. You are aware Shield mags are made by CheckMate right? CheckMate=ProMag in my mind Didn’t know they were the OEM for Shield. CM can make decent mags, but they’re definitely not the best, and the 15rnd 43X seem to be the most finnicky to get working due to the magwell being designed with excess space front and back for the polymer coated mags. Supposedly, they’re working on something with Taran tactical, as well. |
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Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I got a call from GT Distributors this morning that the 43X COA I ordered last year has arrived. I'll pick it up on Saturday. It'll be interesting to see if it has the new mags. Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I got a call from GT Distributors this morning that the 43X COA I ordered last year has arrived. I'll pick it up on Saturday. It'll be interesting to see if it has the new mags. Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: Interested in when these will start showing up as well. I called my blue label dealer to get notified when they start showing up. |
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Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I got a call from GT Distributors this morning that the 43X COA I ordered last year has arrived. I'll pick it up on Saturday. It'll be interesting to see if it has the new mags. |
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Originally Posted By kiloEcho: Standard MO for Glock. Release about 75% of what customers ask for. Sell a bazillion. Release an update with the remaining 25% (but also probably lack in other areas now). Sell a bazillion more. And people empty their wallets happily. Originally Posted By kiloEcho: Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: How many years late is Glock on this? Shield has like 3 generations and Palmetto has a couple. ACT-mag is making metal 15rd 43x mags that ship with the Derya DY9Z. Release about 75% of what customers ask for. Sell a bazillion. Release an update with the remaining 25% (but also probably lack in other areas now). Sell a bazillion more. And people empty their wallets happily. |
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Originally Posted By MK19: Shield 43X mags are trash. Fight me... ...in some guns Honestly I dont know why they are so hit and miss. I doubt Glock frames vary much so why can I have 7 that run well but the next guy cant get any to run in their gun? Spotty QC would mean I should have a couple that work and a few that dont. My issue was using their +5 extensions so my reload is a TTI +5 that works great |
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Originally Posted By grondike: A post on GlockTalk indicated that the latest drop of 43X COA pistols are coming with 10rd mags. I'm guessing that these were probably held back by Glock or one of their distributors for LE sales, but now they're clearing out the supply chain. Originally Posted By grondike: Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I got a call from GT Distributors this morning that the 43X COA I ordered last year has arrived. I'll pick it up on Saturday. It'll be interesting to see if it has the new mags. Well, I picked it up today and it came with 10-round mags. The guys at GT Distributors in Rossville, GA said they've been told the new 15-round mags should be in stock mid-April. They also said that Shield Arms apparently called them trying to dump a shit-ton of S15 mags. |
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Originally Posted By New2AR15s: ...in some guns Honestly I dont know why they are so hit and miss. I doubt Glock frames vary much so why can I have 7 that run well but the next guy cant get any to run in their gun? Spotty QC would mean I should have a couple that work and a few that dont. My issue was using their +5 extensions so my reload is a TTI +5 that works great I've noticed the same thing. More times than I can count I've seen accounts of no issues whatsoever or absolute failure. It makes no sense. A lack of, or inconsistent QC is unacceptable to me. Gambling on if a magazine will function or not, especially when I need it most, is also unacceptable. That's why I won't buy Shield mags. It's not worth the risk, hassle or money. |
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Originally Posted By TacticalPlinker: I've noticed the same thing. More times than I can count I've seen accounts of no issues whatsoever or absolute failure. It makes no sense. A lack of, or inconsistent QC is unacceptable to me. Gambling on if a magazine will function or not, especially when I need it most, is also unacceptable. That's why I won't buy Shield mags. It's not worth the risk, hassle or money. Yea after all the testing I did I would have a hard time letting go of this 43x I will likely pickup another one once the new mags are in the wild though. Havent felt like getting a duplicate gun and hoping it was also reliable with the current mags I have |
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Originally Posted By MK19: Shield 43X mags are trash. Fight me... Mine were ,1st gen? I honestly don't remember. Case in point I was practicing reloads one day and I fumbled one of the Shields, when it hit the floor in my office it came apart in a most violent fashion.. hollow points there, base plate here, spring over there . I was WTF? Now Shield replaced them as they should have. I never tried them though. Reverted back to OEM mag release and mags. |
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Originally Posted By grondike: A post on GlockTalk indicated that the latest drop of 43X COA pistols are coming with 10rd mags. I'm guessing that these were probably held back by Glock or one of their distributors for LE sales, but now they're clearing out the supply chain. Your correct about the latest drop of Glocks coming with 10rd magazines, I received a few this week. But, I don’t see Glock holding back the COA in any model just to unload 10rd magazines. They could sell everyone that they want to twice over. Aimpoint was the bottle neck in the supply chain. Plus there is a market for the 10rd magazines in restricted states. |
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Originally Posted By StevenH: No but shortening your right optic screw might. Took care of that when I installed the optic. I am hoping that the OEM 15 round mags will take care of the issue. In the meantime I am going to try 124 and 147 gr ammo to see if that solves it. |
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Originally Posted By TacticalPlinker: I've noticed the same thing. More times than I can count I've seen accounts of no issues whatsoever or absolute failure. It makes no sense. A lack of, or inconsistent QC is unacceptable to me. Gambling on if a magazine will function or not, especially when I need it most, is also unacceptable. That's why I won't buy Shield mags. It's not worth the risk, hassle or money. This. In a range gun, sure. But a CCW? Hellz Naw Son!!! |
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Originally Posted By criley: Took care of that when I installed the optic. I am hoping that the OEM 15 round mags will take care of the issue. In the meantime I am going to try 124 and 147 gr ammo to see if that solves it. Originally Posted By criley: Originally Posted By StevenH: No but shortening your right optic screw might. Took care of that when I installed the optic. I am hoping that the OEM 15 round mags will take care of the issue. In the meantime I am going to try 124 and 147 gr ammo to see if that solves it. @criley Please let me know if you find the solution. I’m having the same issue with my PSA mags. I even bought all new Glock internals. No problems with OEM mags. |
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Originally Posted By camarojsmith: @criley Please let me know if you find the solution. I’m having the same issue with my PSA mags. I even bought all new Glock internals. No problems with OEM mags. PSA updated the followers to resolve problems. What color were the followers that came in your PSA mags? |
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Originally Posted By rb889: Hopefully they’ve done extensive testing, if so. Think I remember hearing about some issues with the MecGar glock mags. Originally Posted By rb889: Originally Posted By Chowser: Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: I'll take that bet. No fucking way Mec-Gar makes OEM Glock mags, EVER. it's mecgar body with glock follower and spring. Hopefully they’ve done extensive testing, if so. Think I remember hearing about some issues with the MecGar glock mags. Whoever makes them, Glock has all of the design specs that are known to make magazines run in their guns, like feed angle and spring strength, among other nuanced parameters. I am looking forward to OEM mags. |
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