Shield 9 hyve +2 extension problems

[JohnBlazer]

I just received my Hyve extension in the mail and I have the same problem. I can only seat/lock the magazine after smacking it hard into place. I'm not sure if I really want to keep doing this. I emailed Hyve. I'm wondering if I should give them a call...

 

[Fastbolt]

People think they want a slim, short & easily concealable pistol.

Then, when some manufacturers gives them one, they decide they want to convert it into a hi-cap pistol, so they start trying to increase the grip height to stuff more rounds into it.

Buy a bigger hi-cap pistol.

Would someone try to make a 5-shot J-frame snub into a 6-shot K-frame revolver? (No, they used to buy a Colt DS for the 6th round, and get a little bigger gun in the bargain.)

With diminutive sizing comes some compromise, one of which is often the size of the magazine.

Pick your compromise, then pick your handgun.

 

[BLUEDIAMOND6.0]

I just received my Hyve extension in the mail and I have the same problem. I can only seat/lock the magazine after smacking it hard into place. I'm not sure if I really want to keep doing this. I emailed Hyve. I'm wondering if I should give them a call...

I gave them two calls they sent me an extra one and same thing and then sent a video . I been busy but I sent them 3 emails wit pics also and nothing yet been 4 weeks now maybe I will be calling them again in a day or two


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[Lesane]

I have the same problem with my PC Shield 9. The 8rd mag with Hyve extension worked fine in my standard shield 9 before I sold it. Same mag, with Hyve, wont seat in my PC Shield, no matter how hard I push. The catch hole in the mag body just doesn't reach the mag catch. Looking at a standard mag (with Magguts +2) side by side against the 8rd with Hyve, there is a visible difference in the length between the top of the base plate and the bottom of the mag catch hole. This is the cause of the problem.

Removing material from the top of the Hyve, as stated above, will likely solve this. Not sure how I feel about sanding/grinding it though, due to removing the finish.

I plan to call Hyve today for their input.FWIW, my brother also has the Hyve on his shield, and it works great. I'm going to test his in my shield, and see how it works. If it does, I plan to disassemble both mags, and measure them to see if there is any variance in length between the bottom of the mag and the mag catch hole. I'm thinking that the manufacturing tolerances/differences may be present in the mag body, in addition to the frame of the guns. It may be worth looking into trying the Hyve on a different magazine body, but those aren't cheap either...

 

[BLUEDIAMOND6.0]

I have the same problem with my PC Shield 9. The 8rd mag with Hyve extension worked fine in my standard shield 9 before I sold it. Same mag, with Hyve, wont seat in my PC Shield, no matter how hard I push. The catch hole in the mag body just doesn't reach the mag catch. Looking at a standard mag (with Magguts +2) side by side against the 8rd with Hyve, there is a visible difference in the length between the top of the base plate and the bottom of the mag catch hole. This is the cause of the problem.



Removing material from the top of the Hyve, as stated above, will likely solve this. Not sure how I feel about sanding/grinding it though, due to removing the finish.



I plan to call Hyve today for their input.FWIW, my brother also has the Hyve on his shield, and it works great. I'm going to test his in my shield, and see how it works. If it does, I plan to disassemble both mags, and measure them to see if there is any variance in length between the bottom of the mag and the mag catch hole. I'm thinking that the manufacturing tolerances/differences may be present in the mag body, in addition to the frame of the guns. It may be worth looking into trying the Hyve on a different magazine body, but those aren't cheap either...

Good info keep me posted


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[Cat9mm]

People think they want a slim, short & easily concealable pistol.

Then, when some manufacturers gives them one, they decide they want to convert it into a hi-cap pistol, so they start trying to increase the grip height to stuff more rounds into it.

Buy a bigger hi-cap pistol.

Would someone try to make a 5-shot J-frame snub into a 6-shot K-frame revolver? (No, they used to buy a Colt DS for the 6th round, and get a little bigger gun in the bargain.)

With diminutive sizing comes some compromise, one of which is often the size of the magazine.

Pick your compromise, then pick your handgun.

FWIW - I carry with the 8 rounder installed, but the HYVE mag is in my mag holder. Used them at the range several times, no problems. If any start to exhibit problems, then it's time for a new spring.

 

[CB3]

If S&W made a 9+1 round single stack 9mm Shield with a longer grip, I'd buy it. They don't. So, I use MagGuts and an extension to increase my capacity. It carries just fine. It's completely reliable. For me, there is no downside.

Dang, I had too many cartridges in my gun, said no one ever after a gunfight.

Some want small guns with low capacity. That's fine. Their choice. Others want a slim concealable gun but with a higher capacity than what is standard from the manufacturer. In some cases this requires using aftermarket parts. Some don't work. Don't use them. Some do work. Use them if you want. It's not wrong; it's a choice.

 

[BLUEDIAMOND6.0]

Just wanted to give an update. I been pretty busy but still have not got any reply back from hyve after I sent them 3 emails. As mentioned they did send me two more but still had the same problem. I had free time today to slowly start taking some off the top of the hyve extension and retesting and fitting it several times as I don't want to take a whole bunch off and then mess it up.

Took some pics side by side so u can tell the difference of how much extra was on vs one that's was sanded down to fit perfect. Front extension is the one I sanded down and back was a untouched hyve extension .

My plan is to call hyve and tell them what had to be done and also shoot them an email of the pics. Maybe I could send these back so they can take measurements for future customers and maybe I can get mine painted or new ones sent out to me wit the measurements I needed.

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[Shield9mm]

nice work !!


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[BLUEDIAMOND6.0]

nice work !!


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Thanks man


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[PNP]

I have the same issue with all 3 Hyve extensions I bought.. One seats almost all the way, but as soon as I rack the slide, it drops... my OEM 7 and 8 round mags work fine. I am outside the 30 day window, as my shield was off getting stippled. Can you tell me how much you shaved off, and I assume they work fine now. Thanks,

 

[RayJay]

I installed MagGuts kits by Corso Inc. at magguts.com in all of my Shield factory magazines. The kit replaces the factory follower and spring with new ones that retain the original factory spring pressure but allow for one extra round. What I have found is that the new follower and spring create a little MORE than 1 round of room, which creates a little extra headroom at the top of the magazine, now loaded with EIGHT rounds instead of seven. The result of this is that the magazine seats FAR more easily in the magazine well with one in the pipe than it did before! It's a Win-Win situation! The MagGuts kits work in the extended 8 round factory magazine as well, making the capacity of that magazine 9 rounds. Installing MagGuts in either magazine does not change the exterior dimensions of the magazines at all. I've now fired several thousand rounds through each of the modified magazines without a hiccup.

 

[BLUEDIAMOND6.0]

I have the same issue with all 3 Hyve extensions I bought.. One seats almost all the way, but as soon as I rack the slide, it drops... my OEM 7 and 8 round mags work fine. I am outside the 30 day window, as my shield was off getting stippled. Can you tell me how much you shaved off, and I assume they work fine now. Thanks,

It was pretty easy nothing to sweat over. I used a 8in sander wit med sand paper I held it for about 20 seconds or so twice and that did the work. I would take it off sand it for 20 seconds and test fit it. You don't have to put the spring in as all ur doing is to test fit it so it can seat all the way.


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[BLUEDIAMOND6.0]

Update took it to the range today and put 200 rounds and no problems what so ever

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