Mag extensions for the Shield?

Daagak · Feb 12, 2017

Hey guys, wanted to get a mag extension for my shield, what are the best ones? I have seen several but I like it to look as original as possible or as neat as possible. Also where online can I buy them? Thanks!

kye4some · Feb 12, 2017

I'd check out magguts.com hear good things about them, but no personal experience. Converts 7 to 9 and a 8 to 10 by only adding a 1/4 to length.

I have the Hyve +2 extender a bit more bulky but I carry my extra mag in a yoke pocket and the Hyve is the perfect length for quick and easy removal

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Daagak · Feb 13, 2017

kye4some said:
I'd check out magguts.com hear good things about them, but no personal experience. Converts 7 to 9 and a 8 to 10 by only adding a 1/4 to length.

I have the Hyve +2 extender a bit more bulky but I carry my extra mag in a yoke pocket and the Hyve is the perfect length for quick and easy removal

On my Shield:

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Does that HYVE one print too much?

kye4some · Feb 13, 2017

Yes, I use the standard 7 round in my CC Shield and the Hyve is the extra mag I keep on person. Even the standard 8 round prints too much for me. I carry in a suppertuck at 7:30

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Daagak · Feb 13, 2017

kye4some said:
Yes, I use the standard 7 round in my CC Shield and the Hyve is the extra mag I keep on person. Even the standard 8 round prints too much for me. I carry in a suppertuck at 7:30

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Nice idea! Specially since I just got a Fixxer Grip for the 7rd mag haha
The HYVE one for the 8rd looks good, mostly since it has that little "Step?" that the Magguts doesnt seem to have... Did you buy yours online?

Philadelphia Patriot · Feb 13, 2017

I use the HYVE mag. I conceal my pistol at 4 o'clock without any issues.

gqllc007 · Feb 13, 2017

I use MagGuts +1. It uses the oem 8 rounds for 9 rounds +1. There is no add in length of the mag. I also use the MagGuts +2 but it will hit the palm of your hand for range use when shooting. It's not as comfortable with that back step. It does however give you 10+1

kramden · Feb 13, 2017

I have 10 of the 10 round Pro-Mags . Work great and I love the extra length.

Daagak · Feb 13, 2017

kramden said:
I have 10 of the 10 round Pro-Mags . Work great and I love the extra length.

Never heard of those, where did you get them?

SportScout · Feb 13, 2017

kramden said:
I have 10 of the 10 round Pro-Mags . Work great and I love the extra length.

What's your say on those? All of the reviews online say it's ****. Some say it's hard to insert the mag all the way. There is even a YouTube video showing where a guy had to sand and Dremel away sharp points / edges, just to get a clean fit. Just curious.

SportScout · Feb 13, 2017

SportScout said:
What's your say on those? All of the reviews online say it's ****. Some say it's hard to insert the mag all the way. There is even a YouTube video showing where a guy had to sand and Dremel away sharp points / edges, just to get a clean fit. Just curious.

Well... I guess it won't let use the word C R A P.

So I'll use garbage... All of the reviews online say it's garbage.

kye4some · Feb 14, 2017

Daagak said:
Did you buy yours online?

Yep,
https://hyvetechnologiesbuilder.com/index.php/product/shield-9mm-2/

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Raisin · Feb 14, 2017

SportScout said:
What's your say on those? All of the reviews online say it's ****. Some say it's hard to insert the mag all the way. There is even a YouTube video showing where a guy had to sand and Dremel away sharp points / edges, just to get a clean fit. Just curious.

I have a ProMag 10 rounder and it works great. Never had a problem of any kind with it through around 100 shots. They have a lifetime warranty so I don't understand all the complaints.

SportScout · Feb 14, 2017

Raisin said:
I have a ProMag 10 rounder and it works great. Never had a problem of any kind with it through around 100 shots. They have a lifetime warranty so I don't understand all the complaints.

Many thanks... wasn't aware of the lifetime warranty.

By the way... here is the video I was referring to above. This guy talks about sanding down a few rough edges.

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sz-q395SG7U[/ame]

dschamp · Dec 1, 2018

Wanting to add a couple of rounds to the 2.0 Shield and resurrecting an old thread in hopes of updates. What's your experience? Magguts, Striker Industries, Hyve Technology or? TIA!

rwt1405 · Dec 1, 2018

kramden said:
I have 10 of the 10 round Pro-Mags . Work great and I love the extra length.

I’ll have to take your word on that, because I will NOT be buying any ProMags.

The only thing they are good for, is to use for magazine failure drills (as the faulty mags).

As I was taught it, ProMag stands for

Please
Remember
Our
Magazines
Are
Garbage

Real Old Navy · Dec 2, 2018

I have a Shield 1.0 I have a Strike Industries +2 EMP on my 7rd mag which fits fine and adds about an inch in length to the 7rd mag and still keeps the gun concealable .Gives a nice feel to the gun also. I did not like the fit or look of the Strike Industries on the 8rd mag. I also have 5 8rd mags with Hyve +2 extensions. They are a bit more expensive but are well made and work great. They use the S&W OEM mag spring. They add quite a bit of length to the gun making it harder to conceal...which is why I carry them either in my pocket or belt pouch as back up mags. I have had no problems with the Hyve mags. I stayed away from the ProMags and MagNuts after seeing the vids on You Tube of them failing, although others here say they work just fine. The price when you figure in the cost of an additional 8rd mag at $25 and a Hyve extension at $30 is expensive for just 2 more rounds, making them cost prohibitive for some.

CB3 · Dec 2, 2018

My Magguts +2 work fine. I like having 10+1 in the gun with a 10-round backup when I carry AIWB as my primary. No problem to conceal. I recommend them.

I do not have experience with the others, but that Hyve extension looks loooong.

Real Old Navy · Dec 2, 2018

CB3 said:
I do not have experience with the others, but that Hyve extension looks loooong.

The Hyve extension is long which is why I carry them as back up mags...but the added length also makes them easy to handle and manipulate when having to change mags quickly.

seldon14 · Dec 2, 2018

Maggots and hyve are both good to go imo.

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