Is there any downside to pinned mags?

[kwk1]

I'm considering a Glock 34 imported from the US. They have pinned mags, is there any reason they would be less reliable?
Thanks,
Ken

 

[H.K.Glock 007]

It takes their soul, but other than that I have found no problem with reliability of pinned glock mags.

 

[(((Echo)))]

Most, if not all pinned mags are pinned right at the 10th round. Makes inserting with a closed slide a bit of a challenge.

(E)

 

[jackrabbit000]

Makes cleaning them a bit harder because the follower/spring doesn't go past the rivet making it non-removeable. But, on the other hand they are easier to load in 10 rds.

 

[OC-3]

Pinned are better as you do not need to be Hercules to get the 10th round in like the low cap CDN mags.

 

[cancer]

If you don't want to bother with buying from the US, here's a Canadian store with Glock 23 mags in stock: http://northernrepublicmagazine.com/products/glock-23-magazine-10-rounds

 

[kwk1]

If you don't want to bother with buying from the US, here's a Canadian store with Glock 23 mags in stock: http://northernrepublicmagazine.com/products/glock-23-magazine-10-rounds

Actually, I was thinking about purchasing the gun from the US (I run guns . ca), and they have the pinned mags. I would get a CA model if one was available.
I'm still deciding on a G34, or a MP9 Pro though. My RPAL was just issued and I'm waiting for it in the mail, then I can go handle some guns at a shop to decide.

 

[Gunnar]

The downside to pinned mags... is that they only hold 10 rounds.

 

[alpining]

Makes cleaning them a bit harder

I'd say it makes cleaning A LOT harder, and you can never ever do a proper job of it. But they do load sooooo much easier... I'd put good money on them being more reliable, too.

 

[cancer]

Hah, I just re-read your OP. I thought you said 23, but you said 34. Ugh.. 23 mags won't work with a 34. IRunGuns.ca is great. Give them a shot.

 

[nick237]

The downside to pinned mags... is that they only hold 10 rounds.

Beat me to it more is always better isint it

 

[jackrabbit000]

If you don't want to bother with buying from the US, here's a Canadian store with Glock 23 mags in stock: http://northernrepublicmagazine.com/products/glock-23-magazine-10-rounds

This is way too expensive. Sporteque sells the same mags for $35.00 each.

h ttp://sporteque.ca/index.php?id_category=73&controller=category&id_lang=1

 

[kwk1]

Thanks for all the replies everyone. So it appears that cleaning might be the only negative from all the answers. Never owning a handgun before, what will get in the mag from range use and IDPA? Would compressed air not be sufficient to clean them, or do they get oiled up and gunky inside?

 

[sunray]

"...thinking about purchasing the gun from the US..." You won't save any money, but a mag is a mag.

 

[kwk1]

"...thinking about purchasing the gun from the US..." You won't save any money, but a mag is a mag.

It's not about saving money, it's about availability. Do you know of any 34 Gen4's for sale in Canada?

 

[mshundal]

I'm considering a Glock 34 imported from the US. They have pinned mags, is there any reason they would be less reliable?
Thanks,
Ken

yes, there is a downside, a pretty big one...

if the pin falls out, all the kittens everywhere will die

...on the other hand, loading your pinned mags will be hell of a lot easier

 

[burnaby]

pinned is easier to load but with uplula no diff either way. Harder to clean.

BUT most importantly in SHTF Zombie invasion a drill bit returns them back to their full glory.

 

[onmywaytoimpact]

Sporteque has been out of stock on Glock mags for a while now. Only 10rnd G19 available last I saw.

This is way too expensive. Sporteque sells the same mags for $35.00 each.

h ttp://sporteque.ca/index.php?id_category=73&controller=category&id_lang=1

 

[cancer]

This is way too expensive. Sporteque sells the same mags for $35.00 each.

h ttp://sporteque.ca/index.php?id_category=73&controller=category&id_lang=1

I'd snap up as many as I could at that price. That's WAY lower than Glock's Canadian pricing.

 

[volitaire]

Yes. If the pin falls out, black helicopters will fly over, dropping a team of 20 heavily armed operatives to pull you out of bed and bring you to Guantanamo bay. /endtinfoil