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80s Vibes
- Thread starter wolfmanrogers
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No, not misremembering. We all commented on how the magazines swelled up when loaded, and how they would not drop free when loaded, and frequently even after being empty. I remember carving on them with my Dremel to try to get them to drop freely. It was very memorable, like the time I assembled it incorrectly and broke the non-captive recoil guide rod. And then later when I prevented a cop from doing the same to his.
These magazines were partially lined, according to the internet, but the metal lining was not visible around the top or around the witness holes. I never saw any metal in those magazines other than the springs.
Later I purchased "drop free" magazines that didn't swell up, and mostly dropped free, as their name implied. They looked like the ones in the picture.
I personally have never had a problem with a Glock mag. But I have seen them explode. Yes I've had them swell, but it was never a problem. Always raised an eyebrow though
They functioned fine, but just didn't drop free.
As a young man it was always frustrating because my buddy with this Taurus PT99 was over there shooting to slide lock, pushing the mag release button and shooting the magazine out, then grabbing his backup magazine out of his shoulder holster from under his right armpit all Miami Vice style, and I was over here trying to pull that *&))@ magazine out of my plastic fantastic.
I did not feel like Sonny Crockett.
I was SO happy when I went to the tiny strip mall where Glock was located and they sold me five brand new "drop free" magazines. Normally they would only sell you three, but since I drove an hour and half there in my V-8 Camaro they made an exception. The mags cost like $10.35 each. I was so happy I bought a knife and an e-tool at the same time.
Sorry to hear it, but it ended well. I've heard they have excellent customer service. I'll find out one of these days
