Shadow 2 floorplates breaking

[jasmap]

I'm having a little issue. I'm the last 3 weeks I've had three nipples break off of the locking floorplates in my CZ Shadow 2. This causes the basepad to slide forward or off completely. I'm not sure if I'm using the wrong springs, if I just have had bad luck with floorplates, or if there's something I've missed or could add.

 

These are my Production mags. They're all 17 round Mec-Gar with Henning Pro Production basepads (round hole) with literally brand new factory Mec-Gar springs and both Mec-Gar round hole locking floorplates and the Stoeger round hole locking floorplates.

 

Is there something I'm missing, should change, or did I just have a string of bad luck?

Edited May 10, 2022 by jasmap

[Erud]

I don’t know the answer, but I’ve been a little disappointed in the quality/durability of the mec-gar mags.  I had a follower break on one just from practicing reloads and dropping them on soft carpet.  In looking at it after it broke, it was pretty easy to see why it happened; it’s a cheap, fragile, and extremely thin plastic part.  I guess I’m not surprised to hear of other parts breaking on them.  The good news was that I emailed CZ and they sent me two new followers right away.   Get ahold of them and I’m sure they’ll take care of you.  

[jasmap]

17 minutes ago, Erud said:

I don’t know the answer, but I’ve been a little disappointed in the quality/durability of the mec-gar mags.  I had a follower break on one just from practicing reloads and dropping them on soft carpet.  In looking at it after it broke, it was pretty easy to see why it happened; it’s a cheap, fragile, and extremely thin plastic part.  I guess I’m not surprised to hear of other parts breaking on them.  The good news was that I emailed CZ and they sent me two new followers right away.   Get ahold of them and I’m sure they’ll take care of you.  

That stinks that happened to you. I've generally had good luck with Mec-Gar til these incidents happened. I'll reach out to them. Thanks.

[shred]

BSPS shop should have some of my aluminum retainer plates (if not, they're on Shockbottle.com at vastly inflated MSRP).  Break the pin off one of those and I'll be impressed.  They're not captive to the spring, but very strong.

 

 

[jasmap]

3 hours ago, shred said:

BSPS shop should have some of my aluminum retainer plates (if not, they're on Shockbottle.com at vastly inflated MSRP).  Break the pin off one of those and I'll be impressed.  They're not captive to the spring, but very strong.

 

 

Thanks Roy. I saw those on BSPS and wanted them but in the description it said they don't fit the Henning basepads. I'm assuming the nipple on the aluminum one is not long enough for a secure engagement in the hole of the Henning Pro Production basepads. That's just my assumption based on the "does not fit" statement on their website. If there are some of those aluminum ones with long enough nipples I'll jump all over them.

[shred]

Yeah, they probably know more about that than I do as other suppliers change their pads periodically.

 

They are designed to fit my basepads and others with a standard-size pin hole.  Shoot me a PM with your address and I can send you one I've been messing with to try if you want.

[jasmap]

7 minutes ago, shred said:

Yeah, they probably know more about that than I do as other suppliers change their pads periodically.

 

They are designed to fit my basepads and others with a standard-size pin hole.  Shoot me a PM with your address and I can send you one I've been messing with to try if you want.

Oh wow. Thanks! I'll send you a PM now.

[slavex]

Springer Precision sells a really nice aluminum retaining plate that works with the Henning pads, been using them for a year or so. 

[DFIVE3]

22 hours ago, slavex said:

Springer Precision sells a really nice aluminum retaining plate that works with the Henning pads, been using them for a year or so. 

Another vote for the Springer retaining plate. Not to mention, great customer service overall.