Glock mags

[Onagoth]

Anyone else cut the 'ears' off the base of their glock mags?

After getting really pissed about taking one mag apart (and injuring myself in the process) I decided that these aren't totally required.

The baseplate is still retained by the nub protruding out of the other internal plate, and it seems to be more than adequate to keep everything in place.

Magazine disassembly is a breeze now, base plate slides off no problems once the nub is pressed in.

 

[mlehtovaara]

I filed mine down about half way so now I can just push with a good amount of force and they go. Still retains a little bit better than cutting them right off. But you are right I sont see much purpose behind them.

 

[Lazerus2000]

I just use a C clamp to disassemble my Glock mags.

 

[curtmg]

But you are right I sont see much purpose behind them.

HERESY!!!

GLOCK PERFECTION, was not meant to be messed with. Gaston brought the design directly down from Mount Sinai, and allowed you to own one. It was perfect from day one, and only gets more perfect with each new generation.

ETA

 

[Onagoth]

I filed mine down about half way so now I can just push with a good amount of force and they go. Still retains a little bit better than cutting them right off. But you are right I sont see much purpose behind them.

That avatar is hilarious

 

[Justins1877]

Just out of curiosity, why do you need to take the mags apart - often enough to modify them?

 

[ganymede]

Just out of curiosity, why do you need to take the mags apart - often enough to modify them?

I'm guessing he practices mag changes a lot at the range. If you drop your mag down on the ground on a regular basis, its probably a good idea to clean them regularly. In my experience, the mags have always been the weakest link in any pistol in terms of reliability

 

[Onagoth]

I do clean my mags from time to time, but thats not the primarily reason...

I'd rather not talk about the real reason over the internet.

 

[Justins1877]

I'm guessing he practices mag changes a lot at the range. If you drop your mag down on the ground on a regular basis, its probably a good idea to clean them regularly. In my experience, the mags have always been the weakest link in any pistol in terms of reliability

So do I, and honestly never have had a Glock mag break in competition or otherwise.
1911, Sig, Walther mags on the other hand.....

 

[OldRanger]

3/32 punch works great to take off baseplate. I'll try and find that youtube link I saw.

 

[wicked_police]

I'd rather not talk about the real reason over the internet.

Yeah, no one can figure it out now.

 

[OldRanger]

Yeah, no one can figure it out now.

Repairing faulty rivets can be a pain...in the finger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB28dFAMVQc

That's the mag video

 

[Onagoth]

That way looks pretty easy....but not qutie as easy as cutting off the ears

 

[OldRanger]

Belt sander perhaps?

 

[misanthropist]

I do clean my mags from time to time, but thats not the primarily reason...

I'd rather not talk about the real reason over the internet.

I know exactly where you are coming from...I too have a small, rectangular ##### and like to have ### with my pistol mags fairly often. It's uncomfortable to discuss in public, but we need the world to accept us as we are. Closets are for brooms, brother!

 

[curtmg]

I do clean my mags from time to time, but thats not the primarily reason...

I'd rather not talk about the real reason over the internet.

I know exactly where you are coming from...I too have a small, rectangular ##### and like to have ### with my pistol mags fairly often. It's uncomfortable to discuss in public, but we need the world to accept us as we are. Closets are for brooms, brother!

Magazines are fairly inexpensive, perhaps you could just buy a couple magazines dedicated strictly for your gun, and keep the rest for shooting. That way you're not going back and forth constantly. I'd figure if you wanted the magazine down there, the "ears" would be a good thing.

 

[Stevo]

I just use a C clamp to disassemble my Glock mags.

What he said.

 

[Justins1877]

3/32 punch works great to take off baseplate. I'll try and find that youtube link I saw.

What? No love for the GLOCK tool?

I know exactly where you are coming from...I too have a small, rectangular ##### and like to have ### with my pistol mags fairly often. It's uncomfortable to discuss in public, but we need the world to accept us as we are. Closets are for brooms, brother!

That had me rolling.
Finally, someone understands where i'm coming from!