Metal Glock mags have issues. Wait to buy.

Published on March 5, 2025
Duration: 5:00

This video discusses potential issues with new Mechar metal Glock magazines. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, reports personal experience with a magazine falling out of his Glock 34 and receives similar feedback from law enforcement testing, noting frequent fail-to-feed malfunctions, especially with Ramjet components. The consensus is to wait before adopting these magazines over standard Glock offerings.

Quick Summary

New Mechar metal Glock magazines are exhibiting significant reliability issues, including magazines dropping free and frequent fail-to-feed malfunctions, especially when paired with Ramjet components. Spring tension may also be weaker than OEM Glock magazines. It is advised to wait before purchasing these magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Mechar Metal Glock Magazines
  2. 00:16Staccato HD and Magazine Questions
  3. 00:42Initial Positive Impressions
  4. 01:24Experiencing Magazine Problems
  5. 01:51Magazine Falls Out of Gun
  6. 02:30Repeated Magazine Ejections
  7. 03:15Law Enforcement Testing Reports
  8. 03:32Malfunctions and Fail to Feed Issues
  9. 03:46Impact of Ramjet Components
  10. 04:02Spring Tension Concerns
  11. 04:13Comparison to OEM Glock Magazines
  12. 04:28Conclusion: Wait to Buy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main issues reported with Mechar metal Glock magazines?

The primary issues reported with Mechar metal Glock magazines include magazines falling out of the firearm during use and frequent fail-to-feed malfunctions. Some users also noted concerns about spring tension being weaker than OEM Glock magazines.

Are Mechar metal Glock magazines recommended over OEM Glock magazines?

Based on current reports and testing, including from law enforcement, Mechar metal Glock magazines are not recommended over OEM Glock magazines. Reliability issues have been observed, making OEM magazines the preferred choice for now.

Do Ramjet components affect the performance of Mechar metal Glock magazines?

Yes, testing indicated that Mechar metal Glock magazines performed worse when used with Ramjet components. This suggests a potential incompatibility or exacerbation of existing issues when these components are present.

When should consumers consider buying Mechar metal Glock magazines?

The advice given is to wait before purchasing Mechar metal Glock magazines. The reported reliability problems suggest that further testing and potential product revisions are needed before they can be considered a viable alternative to standard Glock magazines.

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