Using a Glock 17 spare mag in your 19 will get you Killed?

[Guest Paul Gomez]

You will over-insert a Glock 17 spare mag in your 19 and this will get you killed in a fight for your life! I've heard more than a few folks spout this one, in person and on the Interwebz. Here's my response. Enjoy!

[Westwindmike]

Good video Paul! I carry either a 26 or 19 and so my spare mag is usually a 19 for both. Good to know it won't let me down.

[~48_South~]

Good vid

[Jonnin]

where did this rumor start? I swear there are gremlins on the web that make up stuff just to start dumb rumors. Recently heard one that gangstas were putting a hand behind the slide so the brass wouldnt eject (no evidence that way, lol). I hope they are doing that, so they only shoot once and get a busted hand for their troubles.... but I doubt its more than just internet spew.

[East_TN_Patriot]

I'd never heard that rumor, but that video pretty much takes care of it.

Edited April 18, 2012 by East_TN_Patriot

[Guest Matt Pavo]

The only way the use of a G17 magazine in a G19 or G26 will get you killed is if you try attacking someone carrying one of the aforementioned guns.

[GlockSpock]

I like this guy...

[Guest etnsr9c]

Paul great vid, but I have a question, can you explain about the cut off mag well on the 19? Thanks for any info and again great video.

[Guest Paul Gomez]

I cut the grip frame to support ripping the mag out when dealing with a one-hand Failure To Extract [aka double feed]. You can see how I do it in this clip:

[JGunner]

I have a lot to learn. Great videos, thanks for posting.

[Makiaveli]

I like this guy...

My first thought too

[sigrug17]

Great Vid Thanks, for busting the 'myth.' :up:

Edited April 20, 2012 by sigrug17

[Guest etnsr9c]

Thanks for the response to my question

[Mike]

where did this rumor start? I swear there are gremlins on the web that make up stuff just to start dumb rumors. Recently heard one that gangstas were putting a hand behind the slide so the brass wouldnt eject (no evidence that way, lol). I hope they are doing that, so they only shoot once and get a busted hand for their troubles.... but I doubt its more than just internet spew.

It won't bust your hand. Try it some time.

[JRWnTN]

Only someone who had never handled a Glock would claim that you could "over-insert" a longer magazine.

[Patton]

It is strongly advised to test every magazine you plan on using in your weapon. I knew a trusted source that reported troubles with using a full size mag in a particular subcompact. It was determined to be troublesome due to a shift while gripping it. I have never experienced the problem myself with 1000's of rounds with extended mags.

[Guest bluecanary25]

Great video. Thanks for the info.