Jan 19, 2021 · I have returned 2 cracked Glock 19 magazines to Glock for replacement. I sent both magazines in to Smyrna and they sent 2 new replacements to me. One of the magazines was only 6 months old and had never been used in my generation 2 Glock 19. Both of mine split as pictured by the original poster.

Dec 19, 2023 · I came across 2 rather early G19 mags that have developed severe cracking of the polymer on the back side of the magazine. I can't tell you how long it's been since I've used, or even handled, these magazines.

Apr 16, 2013 · I was in a gun shop the other day and the owner offered me a G17 mag that was complete, but cracked down the back for $10. I thought what the heck, maybe I can fix it.

Jul 22, 2009 · A replacement pre-ban magazine can cost up to $100, or more, depending on type, and some of the worst ones are the old Glock U-notch magazines. I recently had two of my U-notch mags start to crack...

Feb 4, 2014 · I've cracked them while loading rounds, while inserting the magazine into the weapon, and even while firing. The most memorable was a flap-shaped crack that developed on the front of a G17 mag just below the top/front.

May 27, 2018 · [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Glock 20 gen 4 wearing out mags, causing inadvertent mag dropping during firing. So I've struggled with a unique issue with my Glock 20.4 for a few years now. I shoot "warm" handloads (180gr at 1250 fps) but well within spec.

Nov 16, 2011 · Yes, it is a round punch that fits inside the hole. There is an aftermarket tool "G-TUL" that is made to disassemble and clean Glock Magazines. It works very well. You may want to google it and pick one up, you may not have permanently damaged the magazine.

Aug 21, 2017 · Try rubbing them down with 800 grit sand paper. You can rub inside the mag well also. The spray with mag slick or Otis dry lube.

Mar 26, 2022 · Are you squeezing the side of the mag as you slide the cover off? 1. You will end up with a dent in the base pad's hole. 1a. insert the punch, pinch the sides between your …

Jun 7, 2018 · bio-engineered Glock-mites being released in states that have banned high capacity magazines.