Magpul PMAG GL9 Glock Magazine- Review

Published on August 31, 2018
Duration: 11:47

This review by Regular Guy Training LLC critically examines the Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines for Glock pistols. The instructors share extensive negative field experience, citing frequent malfunctions, follower issues, and magazine body degradation, even after a recall. They strongly advise against their use, recommending factory Glock magazines as a more reliable and cost-effective alternative for training and defensive purposes.

Quick Summary

Regular Guy Training LLC strongly advises against using Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines for Glock pistols due to frequent malfunctions, follower issues, and magazine body degradation. Even post-recall, these magazines are reported to fail, making factory Glock magazines the recommended choice for reliability in training and defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction & Platform Links
  2. 00:48Initial Impressions & Magazine Functionality
  3. 01:41The Two-Second Review: Magpul PMAG GL9 Issues
  4. 02:37Welcome Back & Review Context
  5. 03:04Initial Hopes for Magpul Glock Mags
  6. 03:19Instructor's Personal Experience with PMAGs
  7. 04:03First Class Experience with PMAG GL9s
  8. 04:51Catastrophic Failures of PMAG GL9s
  9. 05:48Instructor's Field Experience with PMAGs
  10. 06:30Mass Failure of PMAG GL9s in Training
  11. 06:51Consistent Issues with PMAG GL9s
  12. 07:23Reinforced Negative Opinion on PMAG GL9s
  13. 07:54Follower Issues and Magazine Body Wear
  14. 08:04Post-Recall Magazine Problems
  15. 08:49Identifying Recall Batches
  16. 09:05Advice Against PMAG GL9s in Comments
  17. 09:14Continued Testing with PMAG GL9s
  18. 09:26Cost Comparison: PMAG GL9 vs. Glock OEM
  19. 09:41Reliability of Factory Glock Magazines
  20. 10:00Long-Term Durability of Glock Magazines
  21. 10:25Conclusion and Viewer Questions
  22. 10:43Larger Capacity PMAG GL9s
  23. 10:58Frustration with Wasted Money
  24. 11:13Firearm as Defense Against Tyranny
  25. 11:37Outro & Michael Bay Shots

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the common problems with Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines for Glock pistols?

Instructors from Regular Guy Training LLC report frequent 'goofy ass stoppages,' follower malfunctions, and magazine body degradation with Magpul PMAG GL9s. Issues include followers getting stuck and bullets pouring out, even after a recall, making them unreliable for training.

Are Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines recommended for training or self-defense?

No, Regular Guy Training LLC strongly advises against using Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines for training or self-defense due to their high failure rate. They recommend sticking with factory Glock magazines for proven reliability.

How do Magpul PMAG GL9s compare to factory Glock magazines in terms of reliability and cost?

Factory Glock magazines are considered significantly more reliable and are recommended by instructors. While PMAG GL9s might be cheaper initially ($12-$18), the cost of malfunctions and potential replacement makes factory Glock magazines ($20-$25) a better long-term investment.

Have Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines been recalled, and does that fix the issues?

Yes, Magpul PMAG GL9 magazines have had a recall. However, instructors report that even post-recall magazines (dated 7/2015) continued to exhibit significant problems like stuck followers, indicating persistent reliability concerns.

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