ETS mags

Zorros · Apr 20, 2019

Took 2 to the range today with a g43. Feh. Both failed with every load. Failure to feed, failure to eject and dropped mag. Some rds jammed nose first intomthe feed ramp. Ran through them steel case Winchester, privi p brass case fmj and golden saber 124 gr +p. I have read good and bad about these, but these are all in the bad column for a carry piece.

Racer Doug14 · Apr 20, 2019

I think the general opinion is ETS are a range mag. I have two 15rnd ones for my 80% pistol. Never had an issue with them. If I could CC, I would never use them in that role.

Ammo Jon · Apr 20, 2019

I wouldn’t even use them at the range, not worth the frustration.

rgramjet · Apr 20, 2019

I've been completely happy with mine. Both 17 and 30 rounders in my sub 2k and G19.

Ammo Jon · Apr 21, 2019

Zorros I recommend a MagGuts spring and a GeePlate for the 43 to give you 7+1 plus a much better hold. For backups I like the Vickers +2. If you ever want to meet up at the range I’ll be happy to bring it so you can try out my setup, I try to go at least 1x a week.

G8tor · Apr 21, 2019

Anybody tried the taran tactical mag extensions for the 43? A buddy recommended them, but as an after market part for a carry gun I was hoping to get a couple more thumbs ups before buying some.

kenpo333 · Apr 21, 2019

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Ammo Jon said:
I wouldn’t even use them at the range, not worth the frustration.

This! tried some in one of my G26s and had lots of issues. Glock mags have worked in my comp guns for years with no issues and I never open them to clean. Worth the money IMHO. Over 20k rounds in the glocks. Just like the guns they work everytime.

kenpo333 · Apr 21, 2019

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G8tor said:
Anybody tried the taran tactical mag extensions for the 43? A buddy recommended them, but as an after market part for a carry gun I was hoping to get a couple more thumbs ups before buying some.

I use them in my personal carry gun and have had zero problem except for the fact that you have to move your pinky for emergency mag changes. These are very high quality extentions, they look and feel great however I am going to the G43X because the extended grip eliminates this issue. Don't like the two tone so I will probably paint the slide on the 43X.

On another note we had 4 instructors at the range and decided to test felt recoil having each instructor shoot five rounds in each gun. The firearms in the mix was a Kahr pm9, a M&P shield, a sig p365, and my g43. Everyone of them decided that the g43 had the less felt rocoil. Sorry if I hijacked the thread. Just didn't want to start one.

Zorros · Apr 21, 2019

Ammo Jon said:
Zorros I recommend a MagGuts spring and a GeePlate for the 43 to give you 7+1 plus a much better hold. For backups I like the Vickers +2. If you ever want to meet up at the range I’ll be happy to bring it so you can try out my setup, I try to go at least 1x a week.

AJ, thanks for the offer. I will give you some advance notice when i can go and we will meet up. I am of the mind to keep after market pieces that affect function off a carry piece. We went to your favorite shop to buy a 48, 43x or p365 for wife to replace her 43 but were told we might give these a try. Think wife will get the higher cap gun. Who can resist a new gun opportunity?

Ammo Jon · Apr 21, 2019

Zorros said:
AJ, thanks for the offer. I will give you some advance notice when i can go and we will meet up. I am of the mind to keep after market pieces that affect function off a carry piece. We went to your favorite shop to buy a 48, 43x or p365 for wife to replace her 43 but were told we might give these a try. Think wife will get the higher cap gun. Who can resist a new gun opportunity?

Honestly of those 3 I’d pick the 365. A bit more felt recoil than the 43 but not enough to negate the 12+1 capacity.

Glock could have introduced the 48/43x with a 10 round plus develop a +2 extension to at least compete with Sig....

At the end of the day, even as big as I am, the smaller the better, heck I could carry my 20C around but I want the shortest slide/grip combination and I think the 42/43 or the 365 all meet those criteria.

In regards to new opportunities I’m limiting myself to only Gen2 Glock C models now

Zorros · Apr 21, 2019

Ammo Jon said:
Honestly of those 3 I’d pick the 365. A bit more felt recoil than the 43 but not enough to negate the 12+1 capacity.

Glock could have introduced the 48/43x with a 10 round plus develop a +2 extension to at least compete with Sig....

At the end of the day, even as big as I am, the smaller the better, heck I could carry my 20C around but I want the shortest slide/grip combination and I think the 42/43 or the 365 all meet those criteria.

In regards to new opportunities I’m limiting myself to only Gen2 Glock C models now

I liked the feel of the 48/43x. But its for the wife. She can dump 7rds from her glock on a steel torso at 10 yds as fast as she can pull the trigger. And she gets blue label pricing on the glocks. A little extra size is little matter. PS. I have an early G27. From about 1998. What gen is that? 2.5?

Jaybeez · Apr 21, 2019

There were batches of ETS mags with bad springs. ETS has been good about sending replacement springs o people that contact them with problems. Give them a call.

RuralRifleGuy · Apr 21, 2019

kenpo333 said:
I use them in my personal carry gun and have had zero problem except for the fact that you have to move your pinky for emergency mag changes. These are very high quality extentions, they look and feel great however I am going to the G43X because the extended grip eliminates this issue. Don't like the two tone so I will probably paint the slide on the 43X.

GlockStore.com offers the 43X with a black slide, not sure what the finish is but it appears to be a coated factory slide and not a modified 43 slide.

https://www.glockstore.com/Glock-43X-9mm?quantity=1&color=1&custcol9=93

Zorros · Apr 21, 2019

And to really add frosting, the ETS idiot web site is one that after 5 minute effort to fill out and explain the problem, provide address, blood type and wife’s grandmother’s maiden name so as to contact them, requires a moron match code that does not work. Product fails, web site fails. Fustration. Dealer will take them back, but i thought i would try a resolution with ETS. I must be losing my patience in old age.

photoracer · Apr 21, 2019

I bought 2 ETS and 2 Glock 30 round mags for my PCC. Both worked for over a year. Then I started having rounds jam in the mag tube of the ETS mags. Bought 2 more Glock mags. Problem solved.

Ammo Jon · Apr 21, 2019

Zorros said:
I liked the feel of the 48/43x. But its for the wife. She can dump 7rds from her glock on a steel torso at 10 yds as fast as she can pull the trigger. And she gets blue label pricing on the glocks. A little extra size is little matter. PS. I have an early G27. From about 1998. What gen is that? 2.5?

If the fiber grooves are smooth its a 2.5, checkered would be 3.

Racer Doug14 · Apr 21, 2019

Lancer should make glock mags.

kenpo333 · Apr 21, 2019

43X

RuralRifleGuy said:
GlockStore.com offers the 43X with a black slide, not sure what the finish is but it appears to be a coated factory slide and not a modified 43 slide.

https://www.glockstore.com/Glock-43X-9mm?quantity=1&color=1&custcol9=93

Thanks, The only one's I've seen has the bright slide

Zorros · Apr 21, 2019

Ammo Jon said:
If the fiber grooves are smooth its a 2.5, checkered would be 3.

Smooth. Just a well used 27 or some collectability?

Ammo Jon · Apr 21, 2019

Zorros said:
Smooth. Just a well used 27 or some collectability?

You might be able to get $400 for it, 40 market is a bit dead but they are not as readily as the Gen3/4

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