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2/27/2013 7:30:48 AM EDT
Glock 23 mag.  It seems like I should be seeing more spring when the mag is disassembled. Viewed from the top, it's actually one full coil. Is this the normal or is it time for a new magazine spring?

2/27/2013 9:15:38 AM EDT
[#1]

If in doubt - replace. Especially if it is a carry weapon. Springs are cheap
2/27/2013 12:51:59 PM EDT
[#2]
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Glock 23 mag.  It seems like I should be seeing more spring when the mag is disassembled. Viewed from the top, it's actually one full coil. Is this the normal or is it time for a new magazine spring?

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/378/img20130227092706233.jpg


I don't think that's normal for a new spring.  Is this a Glock branded replacement or something else?  It should stick out further.

2/27/2013 12:58:06 PM EDT
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Glock 23 mag.  It seems like I should be seeing more spring when the mag is disassembled. Viewed from the top, it's actually one full coil. Is this the normal or is it time for a new magazine spring?

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/378/img20130227092706233.jpg


I don't think that's normal for a new spring.  Is this a Glock branded replacement or something else?  It should stick out further.




It's a Glock factory spring that I've had for a while. The magazine worked just fine a week or two ago. Haven't had any problems with it. Just noticed it now. Anyone have a G23 magazine handy to see how much the spring sticks out?
2/27/2013 2:15:14 PM EDT
[#4]
I recently replaced mag springs in 4 G23 magazines. There was very little difference in the overall length between the old springs (about 3,000 rounds on each individual spring/mag) and the brand new springs. I remember the new ones only sticking out approximately as far as what you have shown in your pic. If all is feeding and locking back fine, especially the last couple rounds, you should be fine.
2/27/2013 2:21:40 PM EDT
[#5]
If it works what does it matter?
2/27/2013 3:08:58 PM EDT
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If it works what does it matter?


It could be an indication that problems may start to occur or that problems could come up in a less than perfect range situation.

It sounds like this is pretty normal but a good reminder for me to just go ahead and switch mag springs for all my mags when I can afford to.
2/27/2013 7:04:27 PM EDT
[#7]
I would replace that. Its been a while, but as I remember an OEM spring sticks out a little farther than that.
2/27/2013 7:07:11 PM EDT
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If it works what does it matter?


It could be an indication that problems may start to occur or that problems could come up in a less than perfect range situation.

It sounds like this is pretty normal but a good reminder for me to just go ahead and switch mag springs for all my mags when I can afford to.


When they are in stock, wolff gun springs has good deals on 6 pack of springs.
2/28/2013 6:20:52 AM EDT
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If it works what does it matter?


It could be an indication that problems may start to occur or that problems could come up in a less than perfect range situation.

It sounds like this is pretty normal but a good reminder for me to just go ahead and switch mag springs for all my mags when I can afford to.


When they are in stock, wolff gun springs has good deals on 6 pack of springs.


Thanks. It didn't even occur to me to use them. I've got a Wolff recoil spring in my 1911 and Witness and a couple Wolff 1911 mags but I was planning on using Glockmeister for the mag springs. Think I should get extra power springs?