G19 Ext Mag Release Issues

[BigRed3588]

I’ve tried 3 different extended mag releases in my Gen 3 G19 and I’m having some problems

Ghost X-Mag: It was extremely stiff. I had to reposition the gun in my hand to put enough pressure on the button to release the magazine and it was slow to return.

Glockstore: There wasn’t enough room between the button and the frame to completely depress the release. The magazine was locked in place.

Hyve Industries: Same issue as the x-mag. Only difference was the x-mag returned quick enough to lock the next mag into place. The hyve release didn’t. I took a bit off the top and bottom with a file and it didn’t reduce the drag. The part is aluminum so I wouldn’t think the magazine catch spring would create enough tension to cause the issue.

I’m kind of at a loss with this one. Is this a common issue, is it possible the frame is out of spec, or is there something else I’m missing here?

 

[Biggredchev]

Its a common issue. Pretty sure the mold got worn from being in production for so long or something. I had to take a bit off all 4 sides of my zev release to make it work in the Mrs g19.3 which is a fairly new gun. It worked fine in my old one that was made in 2000.

 

[flatlander]

Try Vickers. Got them on all mine

 

[obijohn]

Just get a mag catch from a G20 or 21.

 

[worddoer]

Try Vickers. Got them on all mine

^^^^^^^^^^ That right there!

I got them on all 5 of my Glocks and they all work perfectly. They add enough length to be useful, but not so much length to interfere with holsters or grip.

Here is a linky: Vickers Tactical GEN3 9mm/.40 Extended Mag Release - GMR-001 - TangoDown

 

[ECS686]

I'd try the Glock extended (like whats standard on the 34) That said About the only after market Glock stuff I have used is Vickers. Have that on a 21. Everything else isn't there yet

 

[Elcardo]

Love the vickers...works good , doesn't cost much
Had an issue with my iwb kydex holster occasionally causing the mag to release but it's a cheap holster ....warmed up the area on the holster and bent it away from the mag release just a touch ...no problems since