Thread: Glock Mags

Got a couple questions -

- what is the capacity of a G17?
- can you use the mag extentions (+2 or 3) on a G17 mag?
- what does a fully loaded G17 mag weigh?
- what does a fully loaded G21 mag weigh?

Originally Posted by M.Link

Got a couple questions -

- what is the capacity of a G17?
- can you use the mag extentions (+2 or 3) on a G17 mag?
- what does a fully loaded G17 mag weigh?
- what does a fully loaded G21 mag weigh?

17
yes
http://www.remtek.com/arms/glock/model/9/17/index.htm Weight, full magazine ~9.87 oz. (~280 g)
http://www.remtek.com/arms/glock/model/45/21/index.htm Weight, full magazine ~12 oz. (~340 g)

Thanks for all the answers. I'm gunna buy a new handgun for Home Defense and SHTF. I was trying to decide on .45 or 9mm and have all ready decided on a Glock. I think this just made my choice a G17. Even if I put +3 extentions on the mags they will still weigh less than .45 mags and have 7 more rounds. I know 9mm is nothing compare to .45, but I'm pretty sure it will work for what I need it to and it's a lot cheaper, and it's a NATO caliber. I can buy good HD ammo for it and some bulk ammo for SHTF. I was kicking around a P226 with those factory 20rd mags, but they are $800+ and I can buy a lot of ammo and mags with that extra $300. And I personally like Glocks better than SIGs...

Originally Posted by M.Link

I was kicking around a P226 with those factory 20rd mags

Is that a 32?

33

I just recently purchase 2 of those factory 33 round mags off cheaperthandirt well worth it.

the mag prices and those 33 rounders make it a pretty solid investment. if you like the way they feel, and can hit with it..

now if magpul would just release that damn FPG for it.

YouTube - Magpul Industries SHOTSHOW 2008 Part 2

i'm actually salivating as we speak, thinking about getting one of these.

I want to be able to carry it in a holster easily. I figure one 17+3 in the gun and two more in a pouch is enough to carry on my body. Plus having an AR with a 30 in it, a 30 on the butt stock and 6 30s on a chest rig or in a pack.

p.s. the CTD site also has 9.99 for 2 17 rounders and a free mag pouch for the korean ones..

I read/heard someplace that you shouldn't handload for glocks. Specifically 9mm.

Is this true? I was thinking of a G19 to keep in the truck/tackle box.

no. handloading for anything is totally safe if you know what you are doing, know your materials, and dont push the envelope.

no lead bullets through glocks...

i have read about buildup when using non jacketed reloads, but the consensus was that there was buildup, but either clean it out, or run a few rounds of jacketed to keep things working.

my personal experience has been with 300+ rounds lead, non jacketed, and 5 rounds after that of jacketed, and there was no buildup to speak of?

YMMV

No lead because it fouls, or feeding issues?

I've not yet loaded for semi-autos, but have recently learned about BHN, and how you ideally should mate your lead hardness to the round's pressure. (brinell hardness number = Pressure / 1280).

I can't tell you how excited I was to develop a .357mag load for $0.08/round that didn't lead my barrel in my GP100.

(sorry to hijack the thread)

I imagine I'd always use JHP 9mm, unless I was plinking or wanted to lower my practice ammo costs.