DsWright Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Going to be picking up an extended mag release soon for my Range Officer .45. I know that the raised mag release that makes the mags sit higher can really help with the 9mm and .40 feeding. But is there any downside to using it n a .45? I have a bunch of 200 grn LSWC and think it might help those feed and not get the random 3 point jam. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Make sure you have a really good grip in the gun. I used to run one, had 3 full mags drop in the very first stage. Took it off after that stage. Some people have goo luck with them, but make sure you test and practice prior to a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thormx538 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) I took mine off because I kept hitting it inadvertently Nevermind, I misread the OP and my response is not relevant Edited October 2, 2017 by thormx538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Think he's talking about the mag catch that holds the mag slightly higher in the gun to get the round closer to in-line with the chamber to aid feeding. Popular with 9 & 40 single stacks, I've not had a problem with 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 May be a little harder to seat the mag. May need to modify your base pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I have the Dawson posi-lock mag catch in my .45 1911 and it works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It depends on the gun. All the RO and and Loadeds in 45 at my club use the standard factory mag release and have no problems feeding 200 #68 SWC. I would check the OAL before I did anything. I've found that although most claim to be #68 SWC, almost none use the H&G original dies. I've had to vary OAL by as much as .010" to get various SWCs to load properly. The second thing to check is your mag feed lips. The third is the mag manufacturer. Some make mags for today's higher catch, and some make them mil spec. For example, my Sig Tacops 45 works flawlessly with Wilson ETM mags (as do my other 45s) but fails using the Tripp Cobra 2 mags. They sit lower in the frame and the slide does not strip the first round from slide lock. You could make things worse by using a catch that holds the mag higher, especially if the mag was designed for a higher seating. BTW, I forget the name, but there is a manufacturer that makes mag catches designed to lower the mag by .010" and .020", if that turns out to be your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, zzt said: It depends on the gun. All the RO and and Loadeds in 45 at my club use the standard factory mag release and have no problems feeding 200 #68 SWC. I would check the OAL before I did anything. I've found that although most claim to be #68 SWC, almost none use the H&G original dies. I've had to vary OAL by as much as .010" to get various SWCs to load properly. The second thing to check is your mag feed lips. The third is the mag manufacturer. Some make mags for today's higher catch, and some make them mil spec. For example, my Sig Tacops 45 works flawlessly with Wilson ETM mags (as do my other 45s) but fails using the Tripp Cobra 2 mags. They sit lower in the frame and the slide does not strip the first round from slide lock. You could make things worse by using a catch that holds the mag higher, especially if the mag was designed for a higher seating. BTW, I forget the name, but there is a manufacturer that makes mag catches designed to lower the mag by .010" and .020", if that turns out to be your problem. Dawson makes one that is .010 lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, rowdyb said: I have the Dawson posi-lock mag catch in my .45 1911 and it works perfectly. Is yours standard or raised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Make sure the mag does not hit the ejector. You're raising the mag, you might have to file the lower edge of the ejector if the rear of the mag contacts it after installing the higher catch. That said, a higher mag catch made my .40 gun work flawlessly. Never needed it on my 9mm or .45 guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Raised. No issues with mag hitting ejector or anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Also, if you use an over sized button, it can be uncomfortable and may require some modification. So definitely try it before shooting a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsWright Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thanks for the replies guys, I probably don't NEED my mags to sit higher, shot an outlaw match with it tonight actually and no feeding issues with the 200 gr LSWC. I am however using metalform mags now, and used mecgar before. My mecgar mags were rather old, and that is probably the issue. Was just curious if it would actually hurt anything to have it sit higher. Im looking to get the dawson .190 IDPA length mag release, don't need crazy huge buttons or anything, just a little extra length will help i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corny Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/2/2017 at 9:00 AM, rowdyb said: I have the Dawson posi-lock mag catch in my .45 1911 and it works perfectly. +1 on the Posi-Lock. Great quality and works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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