Like many here, my 7 round magazine is a little more difficult to get to "seat" than my 8 round magazine in my new Shield. I am not too concerned about it, figuring it will eventually get easier to seat. Can anyone confirm that?

Another question on the 7 round magazine...why are they more expensive, at least on eBay, than the 8 round magazine?

Thanks.

For whatever reason the 7 rounders are a lot harder to find. Maybe S&W makes fewer of them.

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You're probably correct. I'm having no trouble finding them, however, they just cost maybe $2 more than the 8 rounders. Seems like it usually goes the other way.....

Why do some people charge more for the 7-round mags?
Many times, it's as simple as being (for those sellers) the 7-round is more popular than the 8-round and people are willing to pay extra.

Why are 7 rounders more popular than 8's?

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QUANTICO TACTICAL has a good deal on the 7 round mags. 3 mags for $78+10 shipping. In stock

My 7 round mags are more difficult to seat than my 8 rounders. I hope that gets better with time. For now, I have better luck with a very firm push against the mag base than to smack it in place.

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when i bought my first spare mag the 7's were a lot easier to find and the 8's were either pricier, or not available. so i got a 7. this was during last winter, prob dec / jan / feb timeframe

now, they just seem to be easier to find. botach had them both for $25 shipped at once point so i picked up another spare 8 at that point.

looks liek they still have each of them for $25, but no free shipping. they also sell on ebay too. lots of people on here don't like botach. i had no problem buying mags from them.

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Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Magazines - Botach

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Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Magazines - Botach

Who knows... For me, I practice with what I carry. I carry the 7-round mag, so all my extra 'practice' mags are 7-round as well. My 8-round mag has only been out of the box once.

Seems like it goes in spurts... For a while, people can't find 8-round, then, for a while, people can't find 7-round.

Which do YOU prefer? And WHY?

Same as you, and for the same reason. The 7 rounder prints through clothing a bit less than the higher capacity 8 rounder, which will mostly be used at the range.

Well, I just ordered my Shield 9mm so can't answer your question. Will have to wait and see what the difference in fit/feel in my hand is between the two. Common sense is that one extra round is worth it if the two mags can be had for the same price.

I'll try that. I've been smackin' the heck outa them!

The 8 rounders print a bit more under clothing.

It's funny about mag prices. I always laugh when I see 10 round AR P mags cost twice as much as 30 rounders. Who knows?

I use 8 rounders and would gladly trade straight up if it were possible.

I got spoiled with recent prices on AR magazines. I've paid as little as $8 each for the 30 rounders, but my favorites are 20 rounders which generally cost about 25% more. But then I remember paying about $60 many years ago for "pre-ban" 30 round PMI Mini-14 magazines! Ouch!