G 23 mag problems

[Jonah71]

I rencently purchased a Glock G 23 and I have no complaints concerning the performance or quality of the gun. But I don't understand why both mags, designed to hold 13 rounds will only take 12. Neither will take 13 Rem. Golden Sabers or the Hornady's I like to use for carry. I'm not saying it's hard to get them in, it's impossible. It's really not that I just gotta have that 13th round, but is this normal for Glock mags?

 

[X-Rap]

Are you sure you have 40 cal mags and not 357? For some reason I can not top off 357 mags with 40's but have no problem the other way around.

 

[rcmodel]

It is hard to do with new mags.
But I assure you they will hold 13 rounds if you push hard enough.

After they have been fully loaded several times & used a while, it will be way easier.

rc

 

[Jonah71]

They are both stamped .40. I have got the 13th round partially (over 1/2) in both mags, and placed the end of the round against an old oak table using all I could of my 210 lbs. and it would not go in. I won't get so frustrated and pull that stupid stunt again. With slightly less effort I can get 13 Win. range rounds in.

 

[rcmodel]

When I first got my Glock 23 about 15 years ago, I had the same problem with all three new mags.

I was using the "Glock Perfection" mag loading tool, and pushing with all my strength.
Then the mag loader tab folded double and I tore my thumbnail off on the mag feed lip!!

After throwing it in the nearest trash can, I got them all loaded the old fashioned way and started using them.

Now, all three mags are very easy to fully load.

rc

 

[1KPerDay]

try loading 12 and then smacking the bottom of the mag vertically against a wooden surface. You probably will be able to fit the 13th in then.

 

[Jonah71]

I fired 150 rounds with the 23 today without a problem. Guess I'm just getting lazy in my old age. I bought another mag for the 23 and a 15 round mag for the 9mm. I think I've finally got the hang of the Glock trigger system. (also put another 150 through the G 26....man what a sweet little gun!). The larger cap mag looks kinda funny, but I'm almost positive I'll have a Glock it will fit just fine. Guess I'm hooked. I don't even think they're ugly!