Steffes Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I just picked up a Limited in 40 and it comes with the new style mec-gar black K40 magazine. There is a spacer down the inside rear spine of the mag. I am wanting to use long loaded 40 (200 gr bullet at 1.18 oal) as I would maintain commonality there, but the mag will not accept the longer loaded rounds or the standard fks-11 grams kit. Has anyone removed the spacer from these mags? If so, what did you find to be the best method? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 I should add that I have chamber checked the long rounds and they will feed and chamber just fine provided you don't try to put more than one in the mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Forget about removing the spacer, just sell the K40s and buy K10s http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/8-EAA-101945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabodah Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Forget about removing the spacer, just sell the K40s and buy K10s http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/8-EAA-101945 gotta listen to this guy ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaccolyte Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) +2 for Atlas' response. I've run ten thousand long .40s (1.23" OAL) using 180 grain Bayou Bullets and Black Bullets through my .40 caliber EAA/Tanfoglio Witness Match with the K-10 mags without any failures to feed. Although I haven't purchased anything from "CheaperthanDirt", so I can't vouch for them. But the K-10 mags I got from EAA have been top quality. I hear good things about Greg Cote LLC too, but last I checked he didn't carry the 10mm magazines. I haven't compared the K-40 mag feed lips to the K-10, but to me it wasn't worth the hassle, I just ordered three K-10 mags (for the discount which EAA was offering at the time). Good luck. Edited October 21, 2014 by jmbaccolyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Get mags from EAA or Greg Cote. The spacer was easy to remove in the old style mags, but I would not recommend trying with the new mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I thought I read a post here about 10 mm mags having a rib down the side that limited capacity to about 15 rds?? Seemed like the mag body bulged excessively. I think cha-lee was doing the experimenting. Edited October 21, 2014 by Steffes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 The K mags are thinner than the old style so the do bulge if you pack 21 in them, but that's not reloadable anyway, 19+1 should be good. The old 10mm mags will work at 1.2"+, but the brass prep is a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Alright I put in an order and I will give it a shot when they get here. Any strong feelings on which extensions to run? Taylor Freelance vs Henning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 The TF pads need to be modified to fir 140mm mags in Henning's magwell. I use mostly Henning pads, I have two TF pads I use on the big sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 TF is cheaper, Henning is toollless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaccolyte Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I thought I read a post here about 10 mm mags having a rib down the side that limited capacity to about 15 rds?? Seemed like the mag body bulged excessively. I think cha-lee was doing the experimenting. Steffes- Atlas and Nealio are talking about adding aftermarket magazine base pads (extensions), springs and followers to increase capacity. As you stated, with the stock magazines they get full at 13-15 rounds in .40 or 10mm. If you already knew this please accept my apologies. But I figure there's probably someone out there who didn't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny32182 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I wouldn't rush to sell the K40s yet if you think there is ever a chance that you might want to shoot shorter OAL rounds through it... I have "some" personal experience right now that suggests the .40 mags might be better if your OAL is under 1.145 which I believe is the max that will fit in the K40 mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yep realized we are talking about mag extensions. Was remembering a discussion about mag bodies bulging with henning extensions with only 15 rds in the tube. I won't ever be loading short running fast pistol powder and 200 gr bullets in 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Update: I ordered one of the 10mm mags recommended above and a henning mag extension. I have fks11 grams spring kits available so I will give that a try. The hardware is set to arrive tomorrow so I will assemble and report back as to the functionality tomorrow when they arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Got the new mag today and it turned out to be a K10 with the full length rib down both sides of the mag. I will be sending it back for a refund as the ad was for the old style mag with no rib. Be warned that 101945 mags will not work for 40 limited due to restricted capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does anyone know where I can get some old style 10mm mags to try? I believe they are shiny black blued finish not the matte black finish of the new mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 You could ask CHA-LEE, that's what he used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Or whoever bought this one: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=204173#entry2270068 They ended up with six of the tubes you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What problem are you trying to solve here Steffes? It seems like you are going through a lot of trouble to get some old crappy mags that didn't feed well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Trying to maintain a single 40 long load that will work in this gun. Too long for k40 with spacer installed, k10 has a rib that limits capacity to about 15 reloadable with henning pad and grams guts. Need the old 10mm body to accept the load length and maintain 20/21 + 1 capacity. 1st world problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hahaha ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 k10 has a rib that limits capacity to about 15 reloadable with henning pad and grams guts. Are you sure about that? I can cram 20 in mine, reloadable at 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffes Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does it have a full length rib down both sides of the mag similar to a 40cal singlestack mag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I"m not aware of Tanfoglio making single stack mags for anything but their 1911. The ribs on the 10mm mag I think are supposed to help the bulging issue, but it reduces your capacity by 1. Did you try the extension on that K10 mag or just send it back? Edited October 30, 2014 by Nealio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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