Potentially dangerous Shield Idiosyncrasy

[Rastoff]

I have a new shield 40 and can only get 5 rounds in the 7 mag and 3 in the 6, is this normal and will springs loosen a little?

No, not normal.

Take the mags apart and check to see if the springs are bound up.

 

[bubs]

Thanks Rastoff, I will check

 

[CaptRon956]

I have a new shield 40 and can only get 5 rounds in the 7 mag and 3 in the 6, is this normal and will springs loosen a little?

Invest in a UpLula. Your thumbs will thank you....

My Mags on my Shield 9 were real stiff when new and after a couple hundred rounds it will start to loosen up. Just keep shooting and clean/lube the pistol after each time at the range. In addition take the mags apart & clean them too, inside & out, put a toothbrush & some Hoppe's #9 to the plastic follower & get that soot off. It will loosen up in time... Just keep shootin' it!

What you can do to help is load up the mags as best as you can and keep them like that for a few days. Maybe that will help loosen them up faster.

 

[rwsmith]

The instruction in a gun.....

I have a Kel Tec P 11 that specifically says it's possible to get an extra round in the mag, but it could potentially cause FTFs. And I think it could over compress the spring so it's a good idea to avoid that even if it's possible.

 

[greg_r]

I have the 40 Shield. When new, I could not fully load the magazines. Bought an Uplula. I can now load by hand but the last couple are still somewhat tight. I have three 6 round and three 7 round. None of them will accept an extra round.