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Old 04-05-2021, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sevens View Post
I'm no expert but S&W changes things if there are function or durability issues sometimes... but the first, often, and most important reason they change ANY part is always due to cost. Be that source materials, supplier chain or even the speed and ease of production, it's almost always driven by cost.

The plastic follower in a 39-2 magazine likely exists because it cost less to produce than the metal one you show in the picture.
Sevens, you are probably onto something there. Possibly you get a bunch of plastic ones for the cost of a single metal follower. I will try to see if I can spot any difference in the two while shooting.
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