Five Mag Facts!

Published on March 18, 2015
Duration: 23:22

This guide, presented by Lenny Magill of GlockStore, details essential Glock magazine maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning without oiling the spring, and the use of extensions for better ergonomics. It covers crucial compatibility information across different Glock models and generations, as well as surprising caliber cross-compatibility facts. Finally, it highlights the LULA loader as an efficient tool for magazine loading.

Quick Summary

Lenny Magill from GlockStore explains essential Glock magazine maintenance, including disassembly without oiling the spring, and compatibility across models and calibers. He highlights that larger capacity magazines fit smaller frames (within caliber) and recommends the LULA loader for efficient loading.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:27Fact #1: Disassembly, Reassembly, and Maintenance
  3. 08:54Fact #2: Size and Frame Compatibility
  4. 11:50Fact #3: Generation Differences (Gen 1-3 vs. Gen 4)
  5. 15:21Fact #4: Caliber Cross-Compatibility
  6. 18:21Fact #5: Loading Techniques and Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

How should Glock magazines be maintained?

Glock magazines should be disassembled periodically for cleaning. Use a punch to remove the base plate, clean parts with water, and let them air dry. Crucially, do not oil the magazine spring, as oil attracts grit and causes malfunctions.

Are Glock magazines interchangeable between different models?

Within the same caliber, larger Glock magazines (like for a G17) will fit and function in smaller frames (G19, G26). However, smaller magazines will not fit larger frames. Gen 4 magazines are backward compatible with all previous generations.

Can different calibers be used in Glock magazines?

In emergencies, 9mm can feed from a .40 S&W magazine. Also, .40 S&W can be used in 10mm magazines with a conversion barrel. .40 S&W and .357 SIG magazines are physically identical and interchangeable.

What is the best tool for loading Glock magazines?

For efficiency and to prevent hand fatigue, the LULA loader is recommended as the premier tool for fast, easy loading of all Glock magazine capacities. It significantly speeds up the process.

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