MikeRush Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 It looks like Taccom will be offering the following: https://taccom3g.com/product/glock-magazine-coupler/ I have an email in to Troy to clarify the legality of said devices under USPSA rules. I am of the opinion that these would not fall under "magazine holder restrictions", which is where the current prohibition on "couplers" is found. I have yet to run a 36 round mag dry in a USPSA match, but these (also available for Colt/Uzi and other platforms as well) would be perfect for the outlaw matches I sometimes attend. It looks like the Glock platform will finally have a really big stick option! Link to comment
mscott Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I wouldn't see any legal issues as you are basically just adding a base pad to your magazine. That base pad might be made from another magazine, but can't be used separately as a magazine. Only problem I see with the Taccom idea is the need for a new spring. I don't see that mentioned or offered to go with their coupler. Link to comment
ChuckS Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 8 hours ago, MikeRush said: It looks like Taccom will be offering the following: https://taccom3g.com/product/glock-magazine-coupler/ I have an email in to Troy to clarify the legality of said devices under USPSA rules. I am of the opinion that these would not fall under "magazine holder restrictions", which is where the current prohibition on "couplers" is found. I have yet to run a 36 round mag dry in a USPSA match, but these (also available for Colt/Uzi and other platforms as well) would be perfect for the outlaw matches I sometimes attend. It looks like the Glock platform will finally have a really big stick option! I just sent a note to Taccom suggesting they rename the product to "Magazine Extender". Link to comment
MikeRush Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 2 hours ago, ChuckS said: I just sent a note to Taccom suggesting they rename the product to "Magazine Extender". They really should. Apparently the word "coupler" is a trigger for some people. Link to comment
MikeRush Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 6 hours ago, mscott said: I wouldn't see any legal issues as you are basically just adding a base pad to your magazine. That base pad might be made from another magazine, but can't be used separately as a magazine. Only problem I see with the Taccom idea is the need for a new spring. I don't see that mentioned or offered to go with their coupler. I totally agree. My guess on the spring is that someone will make them, or it will be a DIY joining solution which was shown in the Glock drum mag thread a few days ago. Link to comment
Sarge Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 1 hour ago, MikeRush said: They really should. Apparently the word "coupler" is a trigger for some people. That's because couplers are ruled not legal in PCC? Rename it to something else. I guess it similar to welding two colt mags together? Link to comment
mscott Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, MikeRush said: I totally agree. My guess on the spring is that someone will make them, or it will be a DIY joining solution which was shown in the Glock drum mag thread a few days ago. Tim sent me the instructions for the coupler and you are using the stock springs. You simply sandwich an internal follower between the two sections. Not sure that it's ideal, but I'm assuming they've tried it and it worked. https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ap-U6xzJcnpGj0SCoqFZC5vwEbPO Edited December 14, 2016 by mscott Link to comment
MikeRush Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Hi, Mike. As long as it's one "stick", it's good to go. It's a novel idea, especially with using the magazine springs from each one instead of having to have a whole new spring and follower set. Have you tried it? I'd be interested in the results. Regards, Troy Link to comment
TRUBL Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Yep.....you use the factory springs.....works great.......you use one internal floor plate between the springs......making it act like one long spring. The have been working great for the 4 couplers we have out. And yes, these are legal for USPSA, talked with Mike Foley about it this morning......you are essentially using one mag as an extension. We already have a number of these out in the field and they have been rock solid functional, as long as the mag and springs worked before, they will work in this configuration. Tim Edited December 14, 2016 by TRUBL Link to comment
dogtired Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Its not a "coupler" Troy! Link to comment
SergioSF Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I posted this on the FB group page, but wanted to share here also: This is the "non-coupler" with two 20-round mags: And here it is next to a 30-rounder for comparison: Link to comment
TRUBL Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 AND....I did ask Troy BTW. "Don't confuse the name with actual function" Tim Link to comment
usmc1974 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 It is a good thing to be able to reload fast is it not? Link to comment
MikeRush Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 4 hours ago, usmc1974 said: It is a good thing to be able to reload fast is it not? Apparently not. Thats why the PCC haters had the rule against side by side couplers added. Link to comment
lightfighter363 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I use TaylorFreelance +10 for colt mag. Link to comment
Mulligan03 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 My biggest problem is why use them.. imo they look stupid with coupler.. and why would you need that many rounds for one stage? Link to comment
Bamboo Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Why? Not for USPSA but for outlaws like The Monster Match. I heard one guy had a c-mag and it still wasn't enough, of course...that is unconfirmed. Link to comment
Southpaw Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 35 minutes ago, Mulligan03 said: My biggest problem is why use them.. imo they look stupid with coupler.. and why would you need that many rounds for one stage? Level 1 matches aren't limited to the 32 round max for major matches. We regularly have stages here at some matches that are 40+ rounds. Yesterday we had up to 41 round stages. With some steel, even the +10 extensions aren't enough. I'm interested in the "couplers", but would like to see some reviews of them being used at matches before I try one. Link to comment
StealthyBlagga Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/17/2016 at 0:11 AM, MikeRush said: Apparently not. Thats why the PCC haters had the rule against side by side couplers added. No rule was added - just a correct interpretation of the long-established handgun mag rule. Link to comment
TRUBL Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 19 hours ago, Mulligan03 said: My biggest problem is why use them.. imo they look stupid with coupler.. and why would you need that many rounds for one stage? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.......however, not many inexpensive options out there if you need more than 42 rounds for a COF, and not have to worry about doing a reload. Link to comment
MikeRush Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 17 hours ago, StealthyBlagga said: No rule was added - just a correct interpretation of the long-established handgun mag rule. You are right. I was considering the addition of section 14 to the September version of Appendix D8 as a "new" rule as it was the addition of a magazine location restriction but it really is just applying 5.2.4 to the new platform. Honestly I would prefer couplers to be legal as they are in multigun, but nobody is asking me so I will just keep reloading from my belt. I should get very good at mag changes with PCC10 on the horizon. Link to comment
Neil E. Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Got my Coupler for Colt mags yesterday. Really looking forward to playing with this system. Colt 32 + 20 +1. Yikes... Link to comment
Southpaw Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Has anyone tried the coupler with ETS mags? I'm thinking a 31 + 22 round mags might be a nice compromise between a 17 + 31 and two 31 round mags Link to comment
robertg5322 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Southpaw said: Has anyone tried the coupler with ETS mags? I'm thinking a 31 + 22 round mags might be a nice compromise between a 17 + 31 and two 31 round mags Got a 31 +17 set up. Holds 45 easy, I haven't felt the need to load more but there's a little wiggle room there. Seats pretty easy and functions fine. Long and heavy though. Link to comment
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