Gen4 G31 15 rds magazines 16+1?

vinstang67 · 02-02-2013, 16:34

I was at a range today, and I noticed that the Gen4 G31 15 rounds magazines can take 16 rounds.

I cannot load more than Max capacity with Gen4 G21 (13 rds) or Gen3 G30 (9&10 rds).

I am not sure if it is normal but Gen4 G31 had no problem with loading 16 rds (or 16+1).

Do any of your G31 (or G17, 22, 34, 35, 37) take more than Max magazine capacity?

Just curious.

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Rev.357 · 02-02-2013, 20:57

Nope! I do have a +2 on one mag & it only allows 1 extra.

dbarn · 02-02-2013, 21:05

I'm not sure why it does this, but yes my Glock 31 mags will also hold 16+1 though it only shows 15 capacity. You really have to push to get 16 in though. Perhaps the mag is designed this way so that 15 will load easier?

SystemaEncephale · 02-02-2013, 21:44

My G17 mags do the same and hold 18 rounds. However I wouldn't recommend it because it creates more wear on the magazines spring and can lead to feeding problems down the road.

kaech · 02-02-2013, 21:55

Ive a mag or two of other cals. that can hold one extra.I dont like it,makes me second guess the mag springs:what:

vinstang67 · 02-03-2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by SystemaEncephale

My G17 mags do the same and hold 18 rounds. However I wouldn't recommend it because it creates more wear on the magazines spring and can lead to feeding problems down the road.

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Originally Posted by kaech

Ive a mag or two of other cals. that can hold one extra.I dont like it,makes me second guess the mag springs:what:

I guess I will stop loading to 16+1 with my G31.

spcwes · 02-04-2013, 07:00

Not sure if you guys remember but in years past some Glock magazines would be so difficult to load t he last round into the mag you could barely get it done even with the use of tools. I would imagine but not sure this would be the fix for that. I would not load past listed capacity.

vinstang67 · 02-04-2013, 15:48

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Originally Posted by spcwes

Not sure if you guys remember but in years past some Glock magazines would be so difficult to load t he last round into the mag you could barely get it done even with the use of tools. I would imagine but not sure this would be the fix for that. I would not load past listed capacity.

G30 owners would be very happy IF it is the same for the G30 magazines.

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Adamz04 · 02-04-2013, 17:27

I just bought a gen4 g31 mag at my lgs and sure enough 16+1.

DYLANB80 · 03-07-2013, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Adamz04

I just bought a gen4 g31 mag at my lgs and sure enough 16+1.

I also just bought a new g31 mag. Had 20 rounds, loaded them up and only had 3 left. I said ok, not normal. Now I have to go check the others to see if they are the same.

silversport · 03-08-2013, 05:06

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Originally Posted by vinstang67

I was at a range today, and I noticed that the Gen4 G31 15 rounds magazines can take 16 rounds.

I cannot load more than Max capacity with Gen4 G21 (13 rds) or Gen3 G30 (9&10 rds).

I am not sure if it is normal but Gen4 G31 had no problem with loading 16 rds (or 16+1).

Do any of your G31 (or G17, 22, 34, 35, 37) take more than Max magazine capacity?

Just curious.

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I picked up two of these new as well (can't remember if they are Gen4 or not but I don't think they are) and they can hold 16...I don't load them that way though...

Bill