ambluemax Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have an fde 4.25" MP9. Out of the 5 mags I have, only one drops free of the magwell without "help". The gun is pretty new, but is there anything I can do besides hope it wears in a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 The only time that I have ever had issues with mags not dropping on there own is after going long periods of time with out cleaning the gun. After a while all the residue builds up and there just isnt enough free space for the mags to fall out on there own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzinvinny Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I experienced a similar problem with my 1911 a ways back, only to discover that in the heat of competition, I was rotating the gun so I could insert a fresh magazine, before the empty mag dropped free. Once I made a conscious effort to keep the gun in position until the mag dropped, the problem went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 One of my M&P 40's did this. Had to take a file to the mag catch and remove a little metal. Take out your mag catch and see if they drop free. If they do then just remove a little at a time. Also, adding a sheet metal screw to my mag release so I got more pressure on it helped a lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Also, adding a sheet metal screw to my mag release so I got more pressure on it helped a lot as well. now there's a mod you don't see every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have the same issue, but have noticed S&W is making mags with two types of different coatings. The older mags that came with the gun have a polished blued surface and those work fine. Then, I have some newer mags that have some kind of a dull looking coating that isn't near as slick or polished as the older mags. These only drop out about half way then the friction keeps them from dropping free. I haven't had time yet to see if I can modify something to remedy the problem other than polishing up the mags. I'll let you know what I find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Also, adding a sheet metal screw to my mag release so I got more pressure on it helped a lot as well. now there's a mod you don't see every day Rube Goldberg would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have a similar issue with my M&P45. I have 2 mags that consistently hang up and won't drop. I took the slide off so I could watch them. With the two "bad" mags, pushing the mag release button actually moves the top of the mag to the right. If I grab the baseplate and rotate the mag slightly, it drops right out. These two are the blued mags. I have 5 others that are shiny steel, and they work every time without fail. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have a similar issue with my M&P45. I have 2 mags that consistently hang up and won't drop. I took the slide off so I could watch them. With the two "bad" mags, pushing the mag release button actually moves the top of the mag to the right. If I grab the baseplate and rotate the mag slightly, it drops right out. These two are the blued mags. I have 5 others that are shiny steel, and they work every time without fail. Ideas? Sounds like the left side of the mag release is touching the mag hanging it up. You might have to take some material off of the left side of the mag release, which is the "Non-mag engaging" side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have a similar issue with my M&P45. I have 2 mags that consistently hang up and won't drop. I took the slide off so I could watch them. With the two "bad" mags, pushing the mag release button actually moves the top of the mag to the right. If I grab the baseplate and rotate the mag slightly, it drops right out. These two are the blued mags. I have 5 others that are shiny steel, and they work every time without fail. Ideas? Sounds like the left side of the mag release is touching the mag hanging it up. You might have to take some material off of the left side of the mag release, which is the "Non-mag engaging" side. I'll check that when I get home, but it's strange that only 2 mags are affected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have a similar issue with my M&P45. I have 2 mags that consistently hang up and won't drop. I took the slide off so I could watch them. With the two "bad" mags, pushing the mag release button actually moves the top of the mag to the right. If I grab the baseplate and rotate the mag slightly, it drops right out. These two are the blued mags. I have 5 others that are shiny steel, and they work every time without fail. Ideas? Sounds like the left side of the mag release is touching the mag hanging it up. You might have to take some material off of the left side of the mag release, which is the "Non-mag engaging" side. I'll check that when I get home, but it's strange that only 2 mags are affected... Why would it be strange that the two "Black" magazines have problems and the others don't? To me it sounds like the "Black" magazines are slightly different in dimensions and thus they stick where the Silver ones don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have a similar issue with my M&P45. I have 2 mags that consistently hang up and won't drop. I took the slide off so I could watch them. With the two "bad" mags, pushing the mag release button actually moves the top of the mag to the right. If I grab the baseplate and rotate the mag slightly, it drops right out. These two are the blued mags. I have 5 others that are shiny steel, and they work every time without fail. Ideas? Sounds like the left side of the mag release is touching the mag hanging it up. You might have to take some material off of the left side of the mag release, which is the "Non-mag engaging" side. I'll check that when I get home, but it's strange that only 2 mags are affected... Why would it be strange that the two "Black" magazines have problems and the others don't? To me it sounds like the "Black" magazines are slightly different in dimensions and thus they stick where the Silver ones don't. Maybe I'm confused...you mentioned a problem with the gun itself. My thinking was if the gun is the issue then why are only 2 out of 7 mags affected? I agree that the mags must be slightly different somehow. Thanks for the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyboy424 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mags are slightly different and the mag catch is rubbing. 2 minutes tops with a file and you'll be problem free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I cleaned the mag release up and that fixed it. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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