Shield Arms 15 round Mags for G43X/48

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

So, I bought 2 of these mags for my awesome G43X.
Thought I'd load up some comparison pics to the Glock issue 10 round mags.
They also recommend a metal MAG RELEASE because the metal mag will chew up the stock plastic release. So I installed that as well. They also sell one.

I will probably shoot them today (Easter Sunday). I haven't seen bad reviews, so I expect decent performance.
They fit like the stock mags with about the same amount of play forward and back. And being steel, they drop effortlessly.
I didn't take one apart to see what magic is going on inside, just too lazy.

The mags have the same dimensions, but I am assuming they get a little bit more room on the inside using steel, because it's thinner than the plastic.

Their mag release works well, but it is a little odd. Maybe I'll find a different one later on.

The mag springs are tough! I could only load about 8 or 9 by hand. 15 would be impossible by hand alone.

Not so much of a review, but more of a "look at these things". I'll update with the shoot later.

Cheers!

StantonCree · Apr 12, 2020

My partner has them and did the mag release switch. He really likes them and had no test fire issues.

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

StantonCree said:
My partner has them and did the mag release switch. He really likes them and had no test fire issues.

I mean 5 more rounds is a super duper game changer. Definitely my favorite carry piece now. My Vickers extended slide release will be here tomorrow. I will have achieved simpatico.

johnkn · Apr 12, 2020

Working well here in a 43x with their mag release. Because the stock 10 round mags are polymer over metal, the metal-only mags are internally dimensionally larger allowing 15. 15+1 in something that size is no joke. I tried the 43 and it just didn’t fit my hand, the grip was just too small, the 43x works very well for me and is slimmer and conceals better for me than my 19. Good luck..... I’m surprised Glock hasn’t taken the hint (yet) and provided similar mags for their entire line.

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

johnkn said:
Working well here in a 43x with their mag release. Because the stock 10 round mags are polymer over metal, the metal-only mags are internally dimensionally larger holding 15. 15 + 1 in something that size is no joke. I tried the 43 and it just didn’t fit my hand, the 43x works very well for me and is slimmer and conceals better for me than my 19. Good luck.....

same. I love the X. Makes me want to get the 48. I don't know why, just because.

HSTD · Apr 12, 2020

I haven't fired the 43X or the 48. Is there a noticeable difference in handling between the two, like the 26 & 19, or is it a just because decision?

Skipjacks · Apr 12, 2020

StantonCree said:
My partner has them and did the mag release switch. He really likes them and had no test fire issues.

Some things I just would never trust to plastic

A pressure switch (which is what any mag release is) just has too much bad side if it fails.

Even a plastic mag, if it cracks or shatters, will just fall out of a mag well and is quickly replaced

But an integral part of the firearm, where a broken part will disable the gun entirely?

Go metal

Kman · Apr 12, 2020

I'm going to have to break down and replace my Walther with a 43x. It is similar enough and addresses the one shortcoming I see in the Walther. The 7 and 8 round mags constitute the lower part of the grip. I'm not crazy about that and the thing is too big for pocket carry with the 6 round anyway.

AssMan · Apr 12, 2020

Just looking at these. I like my 43 but like the 43x I fondled even more. Haven't seen the 48 in person, would like to take a look at that too. Probably going to go with the 43X though, just because.

davsco · Apr 12, 2020

Blaster229 said:
I mean 5 more rounds is a super duper game changer.

+1

any rec's on where to get the mags and mag release?

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

davsco said:
+1

any rec's on where to get the mags and mag release?

Direct from shield arms website. Shipped immediately. Got here in like 3 or 4 days. I just now loaded them up and going outside to put Like 50 through each.

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

I just ripped 50 through each mag real fast. No problems. I did have 1 not lock back, but I ride the slide lock.
Just in case, I shot the lower shots one handed with no issue on lock back. This reminded me that I have to drift my rear sight because she shoots a little to the left. I love this pistol.

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

I was waiting for these mags. Now I can commit to an Apex trigger.

BossmanPJ · Apr 12, 2020

Blaster229 said:
same. I love the X. Makes me want to get the 48. I don't know why, just because.

I already had a 43. I bought a 48 and now I technically have all 3. Most of the time my 48 frame stays on my 43 upper. I love the 43 with the longer frame and higher capacity.

AssMan · Apr 12, 2020

BossmanPJ said:
I already had a 43. I bought a 48 and now I technically have all 3. Most of the time my 48 frame stays on my 43 upper. I love the 43 with the longer frame and higher capacity.

How does that work exactly? Is the 48 frame not longer to accommodate the longer slide?

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

snallygaster said:
How does that work exactly? Is the 48 frame not longer to accommodate the longer slide?

The slide is different.

BossmanPJ · Apr 12, 2020

I have the best of all three worlds now. I find the 43X setup to my liking the best. I may look into these mags.

Blaster229 · Apr 12, 2020

BossmanPJ said:
I have the best of all three worlds now. I find the 43X setup to my liking the best. I may look into these mags.

Don't forget a metal mag release.

jollymon · Apr 12, 2020

I tried some metal Glock mags some years ago and found that after a while I started experiencing malfunctions so much so I sent the gun to Glock , Well they sent it back after replacing the mag catch and they sent me the old one so I could see how chewed up it was with a note to only use Glock magazines and not metal ones as they have been seeing a lot of this problem with people who use metal mags , So only factory Glock till Magpul came out with their mags .

Art3 · Apr 12, 2020

Blaster229 said:
The slide is different.

Ok...please bear with me.

I do not speak fluent Glock, but am trying to learn. So, the one with the longer slide is 48 in the pic, and the smaller one (shorter slide) is 43? Is that the only difference...like a comparing a 17 to a 34 (I AM familier with those particular Glock numbers)? Same grip, mags, etc?

But you said yours is 43X...what does the X mean? The grip texture looks different. Am I correct in assuming from the other posts that the same mag will fit a 43, 43X, and 48?

A few months ago my LGS was telling me about increased capacity aftermarket Glock mags that were in development that would put a little Glock on par with the Sig365...I'm assuming this is it. :shrug:

Thanks

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