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

Published on May 27, 2021
Duration: 10:26

This guide details the features and installation considerations for the Shield Arms S15 Gen 2 15-round magazines for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. It highlights the ambidextrous cutouts, improved floor plate, updated follower, and redesigned spine for enhanced reliability and ease of use. The guide also emphasizes Shield Arms' recommendation for an upgraded magazine release to mitigate wear from the steel magazine body.

Quick Summary

The Shield Arms S15 Gen 2 magazine for Glock 43X and 48 offers 15-round capacity with improved features like ambidextrous cutouts and a redesigned follower. Shield Arms recommends an upgraded magazine release to prevent wear on the factory polymer part.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introduction to Shield Arms Gen 2
  2. 01:07S15 Magazine Recap
  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 and Durability
  9. 08:01Glock 43 vs 43X Compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key 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 with a beveled top for smoother insertions.

Why does Shield Arms recommend a steel or aluminum magazine release for the S15?

The steel body of the S15 magazine can cause premature wear on the factory polymer Glock magazine release due to friction and vibration during firing. An upgraded release mitigates this issue.

Are Shield Arms S15 magazines compatible with the standard Glock 43?

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 dimensional differences in the magazine 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, offering a significant capacity increase over the standard 10-round factory magazines for the Glock 43X and 48.

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