Shield 8 round magazine

[shieldXXX]

Hi all just got my shield few months ago and there is a big difference in inserting the 8 round magazine compared to the 7 round. I have to press really hard when inserting the 8 round magazine. Should I be concerned? Is it a recall or a problem? Thank you


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[kilo charlie]

Completely normal.

 

[Murphy's Law]

I thought they only made the 6 & 7 round mags for the Shield. When someone referenced 8 rounds, I thought they were refering to the "eight" round when using the 7 as in the pipe.

 

[hokiefyd]

I thought they only made the 6 & 7 round mags for the Shield. When someone referenced 8 rounds, I thought they were refering to the "eight" round when using the 7 as in the pipe.

It depends on caliber. The 9mm Shield comes with a 7- and an 8-round magazine. The .40S&W Shield comes with a 6- and a 7-round magazine.

 

[shieldXXX]

Yeah I have the 9mm. It's just annoying when qualifying and I have to insert the magazine in the gun while holstered and I have to tap it really hard.


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[Engine 21]

It is normal.

 

[Golphin]

Normal, mine is really tight so I have to bump it with the palm of my hand and make sure it locks in.

 

[NCW Ray]

Yeah I have the 9mm. It's just annoying when qualifying and I have to insert the magazine in the gun while holstered and I have to tap it really hard.


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They're a bugger to slap into place while holstered.I recently recert'd on my LEOSA carry and had the same issue with my Shield 40.

 

[hoc9sw]

The 8 is harder to insert than the 7, as I've seen it. Easier now, as I have loaded the mags many times (have about 2700 rounds through mine, always using both mags alternating).

 

[Saudade]

Yep, they can take extra effort to lock in when the slide is closed. Mnay have complained when try to top off to 8+1. There's just not a lot of room left to depress the 8th round.

This also happens with the FS and Compact with using 10 round mags (for limited mag states). Some will clip a coil off the spring or trim the follower a tad. Plenty of Youtube vids around.

I have to slam my shield mag in when the slide is closed but I rarely ever need to do that as mine, for the time being, is a range toy/sock drawer gun.

 

[Beretta Dawg]

I had the opposite problem with my 9mm when she was new. The 8 rounder would go in fine, but the 7 rounder was really stiff and wouldn't seat without a good thump or push. It has gotten better though as I am approaching 1000 rounds fired. Keeping the slide open when reloading makes it very easy.