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CmptrN3rd · 02-15-2005, 07:32 PM

Got 3 different boxes of ammo today and I found while inserting a clip loaded with regular round tip ammo that the clip has to be slammed in. Loaded with 12 rounds both hollow points seem to go in perfectly without great pressure. This one I have to literally slam in and even then it might still not be fully seated. Anyone know what this problem might be? The ammo is 180gr FMC from Magtech.

Oh and when this happens the mag release button is also very hard to push. This happens all the time.

Old Dominion · 02-15-2005, 07:38 PM

I believe this is normal. Mine was very tight when I first got it. Why would you want to dump a full mag anyway?Take a few rds. out and I bet it wont be as hard to depress release button.

CmptrN3rd · 02-15-2005, 07:50 PM

Actually you know what? The reason the other ammo worked fine is because it wasnt fully loaded. Im pretty sure that its just the heavy spring tension of a new magazine. Man am I a dumbass. Yup took out two rounds and its perfect. Thanks for making my brain remember.

paper tiger · 02-15-2005, 07:55 PM

I usually have to load 14 instead of 15 in the mag. 14+1 is MORE than enough for any threat someone would encounter.

CmptrN3rd · 02-15-2005, 08:02 PM

Threat? I was thinking more about how bad its gonna suck to load all them suckers at the range. By the way I went to VA Arms and I think that will now be my prefered dealer. That store is SOOO nice and clean. Very modern looking.

97cr250 · 02-15-2005, 08:02 PM

Not picking on you or anything CmptrN3rd but this thread may be something you want to look at.

http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....318&highlight=

CmptrN3rd · 02-15-2005, 08:06 PM

Damn that annoyed the heck out of me! Im still gonna call em clips when Im just chillin. When Im talkin to people I usually call them magazines though. I try to sound as professional as possible when Im talking guns with people. Thanks for the link though, I thought they were all the same sh*t.

97cr250 · 02-15-2005, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Thanks for the link though, I thought they were all the same sh*t.

yea I was the same way. Hollywood has ruined us all

paper tiger · 02-15-2005, 08:38 PM

I bought a cheap Adco thumbsaver today, $6. It really helps loading 'hicaps', although I usually just load 10 or less at the range anyway.

Sure wish centerfire guns had magazine followers like on my .22 Ruger.

xHypex · 02-15-2005, 08:38 PM

Even the 10 round 9mm magazines seem to bulge slightly.

If you're going to stick around you may as well acquire some correct terminology to save you grief later.

http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....light=magazine
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....=magazine+clip
-hype

02-15-2005, 07:32 PM	#1
CmptrN3rd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 244	Clip hard to insert. PROBLEM SOLVED Got 3 different boxes of ammo today and I found while inserting a clip loaded with regular round tip ammo that the clip has to be slammed in. Loaded with 12 rounds both hollow points seem to go in perfectly without great pressure. This one I have to literally slam in and even then it might still not be fully seated. Anyone know what this problem might be? The ammo is 180gr FMC from Magtech. Oh and when this happens the mag release button is also very hard to push. This happens all the time.

02-15-2005, 08:02 PM	#6
97cr250 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 150	Not picking on you or anything CmptrN3rd but this thread may be something you want to look at. http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....318&highlight= __________________ XD40 Service model Para-Ordinance p12-45 Beretta 92FS I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof. (Rodney Dangerfield)

02-15-2005, 08:38 PM	#10
xHypex XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 179	Even the 10 round 9mm magazines seem to bulge slightly. If you're going to stick around you may as well acquire some correct terminology to save you grief later. http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....light=magazine http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....=magazine+clip -hype __________________ XD9SC

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02-15-2005, 07:38 PM	#2
Old Dominion XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yorktown VA. Posts: 82	I believe this is normal. Mine was very tight when I first got it. Why would you want to dump a full mag anyway?Take a few rds. out and I bet it wont be as hard to depress release button.

02-15-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
CmptrN3rd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 244	Actually you know what? The reason the other ammo worked fine is because it wasnt fully loaded. Im pretty sure that its just the heavy spring tension of a new magazine. Man am I a dumbass. Yup took out two rounds and its perfect. Thanks for making my brain remember.

02-15-2005, 07:55 PM	#4
paper tiger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 109	I usually have to load 14 instead of 15 in the mag. 14+1 is MORE than enough for any threat someone would encounter.

02-15-2005, 08:06 PM	#7
CmptrN3rd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 244	Damn that annoyed the heck out of me! Im still gonna call em clips when Im just chillin. When Im talkin to people I usually call them magazines though. I try to sound as professional as possible when Im talking guns with people. Thanks for the link though, I thought they were all the same sh*t.