17rd Mag troubleshooting... It rattles inside and wont fully load. Gun Toolkit suggestions?

[Lazyfaire]

Have to agree to buy quality magazines. Always the better bet.

But first, learn to, and dismantle this mag to see if the connection (spring-base) is good.
Does it rattle all the time? Loaded and unloaded?
There are only so many parts in an unloaded mag.

After all this, if it does not improve. Toss it out. At least you will have learned how to dismantle one (all are essentially the same).

 

[rob1516]

I think the brand is promag

ProMag is absolute trash.

 

[Kristopher Kam]

Many of us have been their. I think it's how they stay in business.

I will second Magpul and Mecgar. I've had several of both that have all worked fine. Not for Sig but CZ, AR15, and Keltec/Glock. Not cheap like promag but I think magazines are like the heart of a firearm.

I've found if you measure and weigh different brands and types of ammo in the same caliber there are slight variations between them. I believe this is why you need quality magazines, if a manufacturer designs a mag around 115gr 9mm Fiocchi FMJ it's not going to run anything else properly. This is just my speculation though.

Ahhh so they should potentially be making each mag in a heavy medium and light version for the bullet gr being used....

 

[Lazyfaire]

Ahhh so they should potentially be making each mag in a heavy medium and light version for the bullet gr being used....

That would really complicate everything! lol

It all comes down to how the bullet is pushed up and how well they interact with the feed ramps into the throat of the barrel.

 

[ScatPackLife]

Ahhh so they should potentially be making each mag in a heavy medium and light version for the bullet gr being used....

Sorry, my wording came off a little confusing. They just need to make a magazine that functions with all types of ammo. The reputable companies do this.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Sorry, my wording came off a little confusing. They just need to make a magazine that functions with all types of ammo. The reputable companies do this.

I was just imagining the guys who sell 3 tables of mags at the gun shows dealing with more mags. LOL . Was just funning you

 

[ScatPackLife]

I was just imagining the guys who sell 3 tables of mags at the gun shows dealing with more mags. LOL . Was just funning you

one mag for 115gr JHP, one for 115gr FMJ, one for 124gr JHP, etc. lol. I could see someone trying to do that at a gun show during Covid times.

 

[Lazyfaire]

one mag for 115gr JHP, one for 115gr FMJ, one for 124gr JHP, etc. lol. I could see someone trying to do that at a gun show during Covid times.

Ha! No

 

[ScatPackLife]

Bought a New 17rd P320 mag.

I can load or unload 9 or 10rds with no problem.
If I load the 9th or 10th rd it seems like the bottom bullet starts rattling in the mag and it won't easily accept more bullets.

When I unload the bullets, some are crooked and I have to wiggle some into alignment before I can unload them.

I'm guessing I need a gun toolkit to take the mag apart?

Suggestions on a gun cleaning kit?

Any suggestions?
I have a Sig P320 Xcarry.

Rereading your OP I'm wondering if they accident sent you a restricted state magazine. Can you post pictures?

 

[Lazyfaire]

Bought a New 17rd P320 mag.

I can load or unload 9 or 10rds with no problem.
If I load the 9th or 10th rd it seems like the bottom bullet starts rattling in the mag and it won't easily accept more bullets.

When I unload the bullets, some are crooked and I have to wiggle some into alignment before I can unload them.

I'm guessing I need a gun toolkit to take the mag apart?

Suggestions on a gun cleaning kit?

Any suggestions?
I have a Sig P320 Xcarry.

I'm guessing I need a gun toolkit to take the mag apart?

No.
1- Empty the magazine
2-Turn it upside down & find the small inset button on the base pad
3- Use a pen tip and push it in
4-Keep pressure on the base pad (remember there is a spring under pressure) and slide it off. HOLD THE SPRING DOWN AS YOU DO!
5-Withdraw the spring and follow remember the direction of the follower
6- If there is anything other than the spring or follower inside>>>>you have a 10 round limiter in there

 

[Flopsweat]

I'm guessing I need a gun toolkit to take the mag apart?

No.
1- Empty the magazine
2-Turn it upside down & find the small inset button on the base pad
3- Use a pen tip and push it in
4-Keep pressure on the base pad (remember there is a spring under pressure) and slide it off. HOLD THE SPRING DOWN AS YOU DO!
5-Withdraw the spring and follow remember the direction of the follower
6- If there is anything other than the spring or follower inside>>>>you have a 10 round limiter in there

There are lots of videos on it too if you are more of a visual learner. Just search for "P320 magazine disassemble".

 

[Kristopher Kam]

Rereading your OP I'm wondering if they accident sent you a restricted state magazine. Can you post pictures?

Will do after work.

Honestly I haven't had time to even look at it. Overtime at work and daddy duty.
I will have a chance to attempt to disassemble the mag tonight.