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stealthsniper · 04-22-2005, 05:53 PM

After waiting for the better part of three months, I finally received my hi-cap mag and holster from the promo deal. The mag is of a new design with display holes for each round from 5-12, as opposed to the older design with holes spaced every four rounds.

I wanted to use the new mag for carry, but I just discovered an odd problem with it. When filled to capacity, the magazine will not drop free. Instead, it drops out 3/4", just past the point at which the mag release engages. However, if I remove just one round, everything works fine. I have tested both of my other magazines, and neither exhibits the same problems. I'm relieved that my gun is not to blame, but I'm pretty baffled as to what's causing this. Any ideas?

Needless to say, I'm not looking forward to sending the potentially defective mag back to SA. By the time I get a new one back, I'll probably be celebrating Independance Day.

Corey G · 04-22-2005, 06:01 PM

Needs to be worn in, a lil silicon spray on the outside of the Mag will help with that too.

one-eyed-fatman · 04-22-2005, 06:24 PM

Silicon spray... same stuff I spray on my casings just before resizing them. Mucho good stuff Maynard.

ajamesp51 · 04-22-2005, 06:32 PM

The magazine swells up especially since you mag spring is really stiff. As the spring weakens it should get better.

stealthsniper · 04-24-2005, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the tip, guys. I'll give it a shot and be patient.

04-22-2005, 05:53 PM	#1
stealthsniper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 391	Magazine won't drop free After waiting for the better part of three months, I finally received my hi-cap mag and holster from the promo deal. The mag is of a new design with display holes for each round from 5-12, as opposed to the older design with holes spaced every four rounds. I wanted to use the new mag for carry, but I just discovered an odd problem with it. When filled to capacity, the magazine will not drop free. Instead, it drops out 3/4", just past the point at which the mag release engages. However, if I remove just one round, everything works fine. I have tested both of my other magazines, and neither exhibits the same problems. I'm relieved that my gun is not to blame, but I'm pretty baffled as to what's causing this. Any ideas? Needless to say, I'm not looking forward to sending the potentially defective mag back to SA. By the time I get a new one back, I'll probably be celebrating Independance Day. __________________ -stealth- XD-40 Service - Dearly Departed Ruger KMK-512: VQ tuned Remington 1100 Trap Special

04-22-2005, 06:01 PM	#2
Corey G XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 837	Needs to be worn in, a lil silicon spray on the outside of the Mag will help with that too. __________________ Corey SA XD40 Service Bi-Tone SA XD9 Sub Compact SA Black Stainless Loaded 1911 Sig Pro 2009 Custom S&W 686 Mossberg 590 Mariner Coat Benelli M1 Stag Arms AR15 M4gery Stag Arms AR15 24" SS Bull Barrel Upper AK47 Underfolder Norinco SKS Just a few of my Favorites "Guns- ain't nothing wrong with that"

04-22-2005, 06:24 PM	#3
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,203	Silicon spray... same stuff I spray on my casings just before resizing them. Mucho good stuff Maynard. __________________ corporate America's logo: If at first you don't succeed lower your standards and beg the government for bailout money. Our governments bought and sold by corporate America like pigs going to market. I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

04-22-2005, 06:32 PM	#4
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	The magazine swells up especially since you mag spring is really stiff. As the spring weakens it should get better. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

04-24-2005, 09:05 PM	#5
stealthsniper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 391	Thanks for the tip, guys. I'll give it a shot and be patient. __________________ -stealth- XD-40 Service - Dearly Departed Ruger KMK-512: VQ tuned Remington 1100 Trap Special

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