Adapter to use 4506 magazines in a 4516

[Jeroenw114]

I believe I once saw an adapter for 45ACP full size magazines to be used in a compact.But now searching the net I can't find such. Do they exist? Are they available somewhere?
I have 2 new 4506 magazines left over from my sold 845. And I have a 4516.
Otherwise I will draw something and ask my nephew with his 3D printer..

 

[toddimusnimski]

This company made them for double stack 9mm mags, and would later also work with .40 S&W magazines. I don't know of any for the 3rd gen single stack .45 models

Todd

 

[Jeroenw114]

Thanks.
I see that this company still sells them. But I think it won't fit a .45 magazine

 

[squidsix]

I used one from promag for Sig 220. Had to modify it a little to fit, but it worked.

 

[squidsix]

Like I said: not pretty but it works.

 

[Heinz]

I just picked up a 4516 Saturday from a forum member at a gun show. I was curious about my 645 magazines. They fit in and lock up and seem to feed. I have not tried firing them.

 

[squidsix]

All versions of 4500 magazines work perfectly in my 4516.
No difference made regarding follower design or feed lips. I eventually standardized my mags to only the most recent black follower magazine with "ES1" stamped on them. No reason at all apart from a little OCD on my part.

 

[JohnHL]

I measured the distance around the mag body and ordered a package of thick, black o-rings.

Put a few around the lower part of the mag body and it works good.

John

 

[surfgun]

I just picked up a 4516 Saturday from a forum member at a gun show. I was curious about my 645 magazines. They fit in and lock up and seem to feed. I have not tried firing them.

They will work fine, just click them in and avoid slamming them in place.