A simple review on ProMag's 32rd magazine.

[JamesS]

Here is my little review of sorts of the ProMag 32Rd magazine. I did enough research on these things, that I thought it'd be best to write up a little review and submit it so I can give back to the community that I've already learned so much from in my short time being a member. I'm no way affiliated with ProMag in anyway. (Just figured I'd throw that out there.)


I'll start off with why I even wanted one in the first place.

I've always been a fan of the 'tacticool' look (Who hasn't at some point). Glock is the only company that I know off hand that offers a factory magazine to hold this capacity. I've shot plenty of Glocks, but when it came down to picking a gun that I wanted to carry everyday, and god forbid, have to use in a self-defense situation.. I went with my XD9SC.

I did my research on extended magazines and the little kits that various websites offer to extend your factory 16Rd magazine even further just didn't interest me. That's when I stumbled upon ProMag's product. I read various reviews, terrible reviews, mediocre reviews, and positive reviews.. and to be honest, there were a lot more negative ones then positives. So I let the idea go of throwing $40 away on a ProMag.

Then one day, browsing around on the internet I found them for $16.13, I figured might as well, So I ordered two, and a few other items (Black Hawk Serpa ($30), 100Rds of Hornady Steel Match (9mm/125Gr.), a CRKT K.I.S.S. and my total ended up at about $130 Shipped UPS Ground.. I ordered Friday at about 4:30PM (They were already closed), Received my invoice on Saturday, and on Thursday my package showed up to my work.

This is where my review starts.

I immediately ripped open the package like an antsy 6 year old on Christmas.

There they were. Two ProMag magazines in all of their glory. (LOL.)

Side Note: If you are reading this review, and have ordered one previously, and had a bad experience, ProMag offers a lifetime warranty. My advice is, if you had a "Bad" one, let them try and work with you and fix the situation.


I'm going to go off of points that I previously read in other's posts.

1.) It "Actually" holds 35.

I loaded up 32 rounds of Hornady Steel Match, and could of easily I'm sure put two or three more in, but did not. They are advertised at 32, so I stuck with that.



2.) Magazine doesn't "lock" in.

I had the same issue with an unloaded magazine, it takes a little bit of finesse, but it's doable. It's not too bad is what I'm pretty much getting at. Now, with them loaded, I had no problem with them. Clicked right in.



3.) Too much side to side play.

I wouldn't say it's "too much" but it defiantly does have a little wiggle/play in it. Not a lot, but it's there, and noticeable. Nothing too crazy and nothing to worry about.



4.) Failure.

I had zero problems. 200Rds of Tulammo (Cheap walmart steel casing ammo.) 100Rds of Hornady Steel Match, and 100Rds of the infamous Winchester white box from Wal-Mart. It ate all 400 rounds without any issues. Went bang every single time, next round was always there. Completely reliable.



5.) Craftsmanship.

I read a few people noticed cracks on the back of the magazine and they were disappointed with the quality. I have a small hairline, hell, even saying hairline is making it out more then it actually is, I'd say about " " tall, and a hair thin, maybe less. Does not affect the performance whatsoever, and didn't get any bigger/wider after 400 rounds. For $16, I'm not losing any sleep over it.



6.) Reliability.

I personally wouldn't rely on these for home defense, they are more or less another fun and exciting thing at the range. I carry daily with my 13Rd. I rarely ever use my 16Rd magazines besides at the range. With that said, they are RELIABLE, and Fun.



I think I've pretty much covered everything I've read before. I'd personally feel comfortable purchasing another ProMag product. I've read recently they plan on releasing an extended magazine for the S&W Bodyguard 380, and if they do, I'd order one.

They also make a 15Rd magazine for the Ruger LCP. Looks pretty cool. I may have to order that for the girlfriend.


And, of course.. Every thread is useless without pictures.






Like I said above, It's just a simple review based upon my experience. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to do what I can to answer them.

[Medic738]

Nice review. Thanks

[dk.easterly]

Originally Posted by JamesS

If all else fails, you could just club the hell outta someone with it

Any idea if these will work in the XDm?

[JamesS]

No, I've read several places they are not compatible with the XDM.

[richeyo2]

Thanks for your review..

[wildweasel]

Thanks for the review. I've been tempted to get a couple of these for at the range. Does the ridiculously long mag have any effect on your felt recoil or balance of the gun? I would think the weight change as you cleared through the 30+ rounds would change how that little subcompact feels.

[windsearcher]

Appreciate the review. Just because I have no interest in something that long hanging out of my handgun, I wouldn't pick one up.... but like you say, for a "range toy" and the price you paid... glad it'll work for you. Good info... let us know as you spend more time with them.

[evilspringer]

Nice review.
Where did you get the mags from?
I have had my reservation also about buying this due to all the negative reviews.
But at $16 I would buy one or two.

[FoxFireArms]

Do they have these in 45. for the xd compacts?

[Torked]

Great Review - I wish they fit the XDm line!

If you are looking for a larger capacity Magazine for your 9mm XDM's (28 rds)
I have one of these and it's great and very high quality!
PistolGear's 170mm Mag Extension


Just trying to help some XDm owners!



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