Gen 2 Shield Arms Glock 43X & 48 15rd Magazines

Published on May 27, 2021
Duration: 10:26

The Shield Arms Gen 2 S15 magazines offer a 15-round capacity for the Glock 43X and 48, a significant upgrade from the factory 10-round capacity. Key improvements in Gen 2 include ambidextrous cutouts for the magazine catch, a redesigned floor plate for easier stripping, an updated grey follower for reliability, and a reinforced spine for smoother insertions. While robust, Shield Arms recommends an aluminum or steel magazine release to prevent wear on the factory polymer release.

Quick Summary

The Shield Arms S15 Gen 2 magazine offers 15-round capacity for Glock 43X and 48. Key upgrades include ambidextrous cutouts, a new floor plate, an updated grey follower, and a reinforced spine for better reliability and insertion.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introducing Shield Arms Gen 2 S15
  2. 01:07Original S15 Recap & Impact
  3. 02:50Magazine Release Recommendation
  4. 03:25Gen 2 Feature: Ambidextrous Cutouts
  5. 04:09Gen 2 Feature: New Floor Plate
  6. 04:35Gen 2 Feature: Updated Follower
  7. 05:18Gen 2 Feature: Redesigned Spine
  8. 06:38Compatibility & Durability Tests
  9. 08:01Glock 43 vs 43X Mag Well Difference

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main upgrades in the Shield Arms S15 Gen 2 magazine?

The Gen 2 S15 features ambidextrous magazine catch cutouts, a redesigned floor plate for easier stripping, an updated grey follower for improved reliability, and a reinforced spine for smoother insertions into the mag well.

What is the capacity of the Shield Arms S15 Gen 2 magazine?

The Shield Arms S15 Gen 2 magazine holds 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition. This significantly increases the capacity compared to the standard 10-round factory Glock magazines for the same firearm models.

Are Shield Arms S15 magazines compatible with all Glocks?

No, the S15 magazines are specifically designed for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. They are not compatible with the standard Glock 43 due to a difference in the magazine well dimensions.

What magazine release is recommended for Shield Arms S15 magazines?

Shield Arms recommends using an aluminum or steel magazine release. The steel body of the S15 magazine can cause wear on the factory polymer magazine release over time due to vibration during firing.

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