G43 Extra Power Magazine Spring

Published on November 8, 2016
Duration: 17:40

Lenny McGill from GlockStore demonstrates the installation of their new Extra Power magazine spring for the Glock 43 Plus One and Plus Two magazine extensions. The video details the process of disassembling a factory magazine, preparing the magazine body for an aftermarket extension by shaving down ears, and then reassembling with the new spring and extension. The upgrade aims to provide consistent pressure on all rounds, especially the last one, for improved reliability.

Quick Summary

The GlockStore Extra Power magazine spring for Glock 43 Plus One and Plus Two extensions is designed to enhance reliability by providing consistent pressure on all rounds. It features expanded coil spacing for increased tension, ensuring the last round feeds reliably. Installation involves disassembling the factory magazine, potentially modifying the magazine body, and reassembling with the new spring and extension.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction & Product Overview
  2. 00:22Glock 43 Grip Issues & Magazine Extensions
  3. 01:54GlockStore Slimline Magazine Extensions
  4. 03:00The Need for an Extra Power Spring
  5. 03:40Comparing Factory vs. Extra Power Spring
  6. 04:37Demonstrating Spring Power
  7. 05:03Assembly Procedure: Disassembly
  8. 07:53Preparing Magazine Body for Extension
  9. 10:09Assembly Procedure: Reassembly with Extension
  10. 13:33Final Assembly Check & Functionality
  11. 14:04Loading Demonstration & Ammo Discussion
  12. 16:15Testing Magazine Functionality
  13. 16:57Conclusion & Product Recap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the GlockStore Extra Power magazine spring for the Glock 43?

The Extra Power spring is designed to provide consistent pressure on all rounds within the magazine, especially the last one in higher-capacity extensions like the Plus Two. This helps prevent feeding issues and ensures reliable function, addressing concerns about the factory spring's strength with added rounds.

How does the GlockStore Extra Power spring differ from the factory spring?

While using the same wire and number of coils, the Extra Power spring features expanded spacing between its coils. This design increases the spring's tension and strength without significantly altering its length, ensuring it can reliably push cartridges up in higher-capacity magazines.

What modifications are needed for the Glock 43 magazine body when using aftermarket extensions?

When installing aftermarket aluminum extended magazine base plates, it's recommended to shave down the small ears on the factory Glock 43 magazine body. This modification ensures a proper fit and prevents interference between the magazine body and the extension.

What tools are required to install the GlockStore Extra Power spring and a Plus Two extension?

You will need a magazine disassembly tool (like an MDT tool), a 1/16th Allen wrench for the extension's retention screw, safety glasses, and potentially a knife for shaving down magazine body ears. The GlockStore Extra Power spring and the Plus Two extension itself are also required.

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