S15 mags for Glock 43… Reliable?

[RoadDawg]

Found an interesting video on the subject.

 

[Gunner220]

Found an interesting video on the subject.

 

[Gunner220]

IMHO it's not worth saving a few bucks. Glock pistols get Glock mags. Never had a May related problem with Glock mags

 

[Glaron]

I quit watching in the first 30 seconds. He starts with the caveat if you modified yours to work right with this, video does not apply. This dumbass video isnt for you.

 

[Worsley]

The only issue with the S15 mags is that they are made from metal. And what this Allegedly does is shave material from the polymer Glock mag release. I heard though that replacing the mag release with a metal one solves this problem.

 

[RoadDawg]

I quit watching in the first 30 seconds. He starts with the caveat if you modified yours to work right with this, video does not apply. This dumbass video isnt for you.

Watch the rest of the video. Then let us know what you think. The information in the video is very well explained. But not in the first few seconds with his disclaimer for those with modified pistols.

 

[RoadDawg]

The only issue with the S15 mags is that they are made from metal. And what this Allegedly does is shave material from the polymer Glock mag release. I heard though that replacing the mag release with a metal one solves this problem.

He covers that aspect. And the reason may surprise you.

 

[spoon059]

I've heard about issues, but I haven't had them. Is this something where it either works or it doesn't? Or is this more of an intermittent problem?

 

[Glaron]

Watch the rest of the video. Then let us know what you think. The information in the video is very well explained. But not in the first few seconds with his disclaimer for those with modified pistols.

Let met look at my 43x closer. Take it out to my backyard run a s15 mag through and I will give a more thoughful complete response.

 

[Squaregrouper]

Shield Arms- "Make sure you add a Shield Arms metal mag release or you will have problems."
Youtube Guy- "The plastic mag release is not the problem, but I'm having problems."
Squaregrouper- "I did what the manufacturer recommended and have fired >500rds without a single issue."

 

[Squaregrouper]

IMHO it's not worth saving a few bucks. Glock pistols get Glock mags. Never had a May related problem with Glock mags

Shield Arms S15 mags cost significantly more than factory Glock mags. They hold 15rds (vs. factory 10rds) which is why they're in demand.

 

[Sundazes]

IMHO it's not worth saving a few bucks. Glock pistols get Glock mags. Never had a May related problem with Glock mags

This! I do have one or 2 Magpul mags that I will use at the range but never for carry.

 

[Sundazes]

Shield Arms S15 mags cost significantly more than factory Glock mags. They hold 15rds (vs. factory 10rds) which is why they're in demand.

In a 43?

 

[chillman]

I changed the mag release and have ~500 rounds through 2 of them(~250 each)

no issues

 

[River02]

Thanks for posting RD. Definitely an interesting video. AFMOE--Never had a problem w/Glock mags and FTF on the 43X platform. Changed the mag release when I started using Shield mags. Never have had a problem w/FTF on gen 1 or gen 2 mags. Follow manufactures notice---who knew? YMMV... As always-- if you're going to carry make sure the gun runs properly no matter how it's configured-- almost like your life (or loved ones lives) depended on it .

 

[hogarth]

In a 43?

They make 9 round mags for the 43. Better to go with the 8 round replacement springs from Magguts which work, are no more expensive, and you don't have to change the mag catch.

 

[platekiller]

I haven’t had problems with my 48 and shield mags with changed catch. I have one in my 48 currently.

 

[platekiller]

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reported. Second thread this is on. SMH

 

[LGood48]

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Not sure why you posted this here. This thread concerns magazine issues w/ Glock pistols. Also, add your own comments to posts, not just copy/paste advertisements.

 

[Squaregrouper]

Shield Arms S15 mags cost significantly more than factory Glock mags. They hold 15rds (vs. factory 10rds) which is why they're in demand.

In a 43?

43x
Shield Arms S15 takes the 43x from 10rds to 15rds and don't extend magazine length.