Got my 15 rd mags for the 9mm Sub-Compact. - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

RLLOVER · 04-12-2005, 05:30 PM

I bought the only three the shop had recieved from Springfield for the Sub-compact.

I was really happy about them until I tried to drop one away to simulate a combat reload. THe mag hung in there like it was an old Glock mag.

Looks like I'll have to break the third hand out of storage if I am going to use the XD high caps.

GRUMBLE!!!!!

NExd · 04-12-2005, 05:59 PM

The fact that springfield's subcompact uses 10 round mags from the factory, running a 15 round mag in there, likely doesnt make the gun drop free.

Im sure if you use the mags the gun was designed for, it would drop free all day long to your hearts content

RLLOVER · 04-12-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NExd

The fact that springfield's subcompact uses 10 round mags from the factory, running a 15 round mag in there, likely doesnt make the gun drop free.

Im sure if you use the mags the gun was designed for, it would drop free all day long to your hearts content

They are designed for the Sub-Compact by Springfield for a Springfield.
They are part of Sprignfields XD Gear.

Even says "XD0931 9mm 15rd Sub-Compact Magazine w/ black sleeve" on the back.

Pearl Mussin · 04-12-2005, 06:51 PM

So these are available to the public now?

Jeremy

RLLOVER · 04-12-2005, 07:03 PM

Yep... to be honest they kinda look weird. Makes the handle of a SC feel like a service model. All loong and stuff.

They look kinda like the bottom of the SC has been repeated on the magazine.

NExd · 04-12-2005, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLLOVER

Quote:

Originally Posted by NExd

The fact that springfield's subcompact uses 10 round mags from the factory, running a 15 round mag in there, likely doesnt make the gun drop free.

Im sure if you use the mags the gun was designed for, it would drop free all day long to your hearts content

They are designed for the Sub-Compact by Springfield for a Springfield.
They are part of Sprignfields XD Gear.

Even says "XD0931 9mm 15rd Sub-Compact Magazine w/ black sleeve" on the back.

As far as I have bene informed, they are a service mag with a longer grip. It is a ghetto rig and not designed for the gun per se. I would be surprised if there is anything different with these mags and the service mags not including the extended base/grip

therooster · 04-12-2005, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLLOVER

I bought the only three the shop had recieved from Springfield for the Sub-compact.

I was really happy about them until I tried to drop one away to simulate a combat reload. THe mag hung in there like it was an old Glock mag.

Looks like I'll have to break the third hand out of storage if I am going to use the XD high caps.

GRUMBLE!!!!!

it may just need some break in time. or try, maybe oiling them....

noobshooter · 04-12-2005, 09:15 PM

Try Blue Wonder Armadillo on the mag. I've heard it helps

gunnewb · 04-12-2005, 10:24 PM

I have one of these mags and thought that it wasn't dropping freely also. Upon closer inspection I realized that my hand was resting on the extension sleeve that is on the mag which extends the SC's grip. This might be your problem as well. When I press the mag release with a loose grip or without holding the grip at all it will drop free. It's much easier to do fast reloads with the 9 round (10round for 9mm) mags.

I also agree that the smaller mags with peirce extensions look better, however I do tend to shoot better with the Hicap extended mag. My hands are a little to large for a great grip on the SC I think. Thank goodness for the pierce grip extensions or I'd be in a world of hurt.

LexDiamonds · 04-12-2005, 10:54 PM

IMO, the entire point of the SC is the shorter grip to help with concealability. The trade off of course, is a smaller ammo capacity. Why bother with an extended mag when you could just pack a service model and have better ballistics to boot?

04-12-2005, 05:30 PM	#1
RLLOVER XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 93	Got my 15 rd mags for the 9mm Sub-Compact. I bought the only three the shop had recieved from Springfield for the Sub-compact. I was really happy about them until I tried to drop one away to simulate a combat reload. THe mag hung in there like it was an old Glock mag. Looks like I'll have to break the third hand out of storage if I am going to use the XD high caps. GRUMBLE!!!!! __________________ No matter how bad it is, it could always be worse... unless you\'re already on fire.

04-12-2005, 07:03 PM	#5
RLLOVER XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 93	Yep... to be honest they kinda look weird. Makes the handle of a SC feel like a service model. All loong and stuff. They look kinda like the bottom of the SC has been repeated on the magazine. __________________ No matter how bad it is, it could always be worse... unless you\'re already on fire.

04-12-2005, 09:15 PM	#8
noobshooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 171	Try Blue Wonder Armadillo on the mag. I've heard it helps __________________ WHEN I DIE... I'm going to haunt the f**K out of you people! Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

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04-12-2005, 05:59 PM	#2
NExd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Land of pretentious, viperous, rancorous little, little men Posts: 1,553	The fact that springfield's subcompact uses 10 round mags from the factory, running a 15 round mag in there, likely doesnt make the gun drop free. Im sure if you use the mags the gun was designed for, it would drop free all day long to your hearts content

04-12-2005, 06:51 PM	#4
Pearl Mussin XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lima. OH Posts: 64	So these are available to the public now? Jeremy

04-12-2005, 10:24 PM	#9
gunnewb XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 64	I have one of these mags and thought that it wasn't dropping freely also. Upon closer inspection I realized that my hand was resting on the extension sleeve that is on the mag which extends the SC's grip. This might be your problem as well. When I press the mag release with a loose grip or without holding the grip at all it will drop free. It's much easier to do fast reloads with the 9 round (10round for 9mm) mags. I also agree that the smaller mags with peirce extensions look better, however I do tend to shoot better with the Hicap extended mag. My hands are a little to large for a great grip on the SC I think. Thank goodness for the pierce grip extensions or I'd be in a world of hurt.

04-12-2005, 10:54 PM	#10
LexDiamonds XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 119	IMO, the entire point of the SC is the shorter grip to help with concealability. The trade off of course, is a smaller ammo capacity. Why bother with an extended mag when you could just pack a service model and have better ballistics to boot?