JGus Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Can anyone lead me to a higher capacity mag than the currently available 15 rd Mecgar mags? I am using a Sig P226 X-5 Competition in .40s&w for USPSA Limited. It came with the two Sig mags, and I bought eight 15 rd Mecgar mags (had to file down the sides a little, but after that they fit just fine in the magwell). However, I've searched everywhere for higher capacity mags than just 15 rounds. I've read the threads where Roger Sherman sells a "mousetrap" mag extension that will get me to 18 rds. Don't know much about it. Can anyone give me an idea on what the "mousetrap" costs and do any modifications need to be done to the mag? It would just be a lot easier to buy a high capacity mag with 16, 18, or 20 rounds. And I know Promag makes a 20 rd .40s&w mag for the P226, but I've read many negative comments about these mags, even though I've never used them myself. Does anyone know of a 16 rd mag or higher that is made for the Sig P226 .40s&w? Thanks. Edited June 22, 2012 by JGus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staudacher Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Can anyone lead me to a higher capacity mag than the currently available 15 rd Mecgar mags? I am using a Sig P226 X-5 Competition in .40s&w for USPSA Limited. It came with the two Sig mags, and I bought eight 15 rd Mecgar mags (had to file down the sides a little, but after that they fit just fine in the magwell). However, I've searched everywhere for higher capacity mags than just 15 rounds. I've read the threads where Roger Sherman sells a "mousetrap" mag extension that will get me to 18 rds. Don't know much about it. Can anyone give me an idea on what the "mousetrap" costs and do any modifications need to be done to the mag? It would just be a lot easier to buy a high capacity mag with 16, 18, or 20 rounds. And I know Promag makes a 20 rd .40s&w mag for the P226, but I've read many negative comments about these mags, even though I've never used them myself. Does anyone know of a 16 rd mag or higher that is made for the Sig P226 .40s&w? Thanks. These Basepadsmade by Lt. Col. Roger Sherman along with his springs and followers can get you up to 18. To get twenty requires a bit more effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staudacher Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 BTW, Roger's basepads are the basepads that the competition version of my magwell was made to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 To get twenty requires a bit more effort. Care to explain? I have 18. One mag with 20 would be real nice to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Double tap Edited June 22, 2012 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staudacher Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 To get twenty requires a bit more effort. Care to explain? I have 18. One mag with 20 would be real nice to have It requires a TIG welder and a wire EDM but it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) deleated Edited June 23, 2012 by Trident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Can anyone lead me to a higher capacity mag than the currently available 15 rd Mecgar mags? I am using a Sig P226 X-5 Competition in .40s&w for USPSA Limited. It came with the two Sig mags, and I bought eight 15 rd Mecgar mags (had to file down the sides a little, but after that they fit just fine in the magwell). However, I've searched everywhere for higher capacity mags than just 15 rounds. I've read the threads where Roger Sherman sells a "mousetrap" mag extension that will get me to 18 rds. Don't know much about it. Can anyone give me an idea on what the "mousetrap" costs and do any modifications need to be done to the mag? It would just be a lot easier to buy a high capacity mag with 16, 18, or 20 rounds. And I know Promag makes a 20 rd .40s&w mag for the P226, but I've read many negative comments about these mags, even though I've never used them myself. Does anyone know of a 16 rd mag or higher that is made for the Sig P226 .40s&w? Thanks. These Basepadsmade by Lt. Col. Roger Sherman along with his springs and followers can get you up to 18. To get twenty requires a bit more effort. Thanks for the info. I sent an email to him to ask about ordering some base pads. Is it a simple install on my current Mecgar mags? Staudacher, also sent you a US Postal money order a few days ago to order one of your Standard version magwells for my x-5 competition .40s&w. Looking forward to getting it installed on my gun. Edited June 23, 2012 by JGus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staudacher Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Staudacher, also sent you a US Postal money order a few days ago to order one of your Standard version magwells for my x-5 competition .40s&w. Looking forward to getting it installed on my gun. Joel, I think you should have the magwell Monday. It went out Friday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staudacher Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Is it a simple install on my current Mecgar mags? Yes, very easy to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 .Greetings...I apologize for taking so long to come back up on the net...I'm in the military and have been away for a some time and I am finally able to come up for airI do still build base pads for the P226 and they increase your mags to 17 rounds of .40 and 23 in 9mm with the stock follower and my spring follower kit will increase capacity by 1 more roundI know there were some people looking for my pads, but I just wasn't able to make contactonce again, I am sorry to have taken so long to come back upVery RespectfullyRoger prairiedawgshooter@msn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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