BenL
John Galt Speaking.
Chalk this up to, "you learn something new every day."
Went to the range today and, among other guns, put some rounds through one of my carry guns, a Glock 29 Gen 4. This particular mag had a few hundred rounds through it with no problems.
However, after ~50 rounds, the mag started ejecting after every shot. Switched mags to another mag that has around the same round count, everything fine- at least at first. After ~40 rounds through that mag, it started doing the same thing.
I figured out why: I had recently added Pearce base plates to the mags to give my pinky somewhere to rest and to give me a better grip (as well as a Zev metal mag release.) The problem is that with each shot and the resulting recoil, my pinky is banging down on the Pearce extension, slamming it against the mag release internally. This, combined with the metal mag release, is peening the catch in the magazine body. Both mag bodies are now toast.
I thought I'd share my cautionary tale, in case anyone else is considering the same combo.
Went to the range today and, among other guns, put some rounds through one of my carry guns, a Glock 29 Gen 4. This particular mag had a few hundred rounds through it with no problems.
However, after ~50 rounds, the mag started ejecting after every shot. Switched mags to another mag that has around the same round count, everything fine- at least at first. After ~40 rounds through that mag, it started doing the same thing.
I figured out why: I had recently added Pearce base plates to the mags to give my pinky somewhere to rest and to give me a better grip (as well as a Zev metal mag release.) The problem is that with each shot and the resulting recoil, my pinky is banging down on the Pearce extension, slamming it against the mag release internally. This, combined with the metal mag release, is peening the catch in the magazine body. Both mag bodies are now toast.
I thought I'd share my cautionary tale, in case anyone else is considering the same combo.
