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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Let's talk mag releases

Posted: 5/24/2017 12:03:20 AM EDT

I know that the Glock mags are poly and the mag catch are poly - so very little wear.....

What happens when you use the fancy aluminum mag catch?

Red

Posted: 5/24/2017 12:46:21 AM EDT

[#1]

They tear up the indentions on the mags. This is why SJC uses an aluminum button on a tapped factory release.

Posted: 5/24/2017 2:05:25 AM EDT

[#2]

I've always just used the Glock extended.

Posted: 5/24/2017 9:19:10 AM EDT

[#3]

Vickers extended mag release is the answer you seek

Metal is rough(er) on the mags

Posted: 5/24/2017 11:06:03 AM EDT

[#4]

The one that got me asking this question was the Glock Store G 43 AL mag button.

Red

Posted: 5/24/2017 12:24:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Especially on small carry guns a low profile catch that keeps the current mag in is far more important than an extended catch to make reloads faster. I have seen plenty of instances on all
Types of
Pistols where inadvertent activation of the mag catch dumped the mag on the deck giving you a single shot.
I have at times even gone the other way reducing the profile of mag catch to make it harder to release.

Posted: 5/24/2017 3:28:30 PM EDT

[#6]

I have mag releases from ZEV and they are awesome. They have them for Gen 3 and Gen 4. They are still polymer and won't mar your magazines. Very well made and does the trick.

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