Anyone have mags unseat from their guns?

[RevolvingGarbage]

I had a small .32ACP pistol called the Echasa which had this problem so bad that I had to take about 1/16th off the top of the mag release button, and I also rounded it on top. No problems after that.

I also had it happen on occasion to my LCP, and indeed one day when I drew the pistol from its pocket holster in anticipation of probably having to shoot an aggressive dog I found it had happened again. Luckily the dog turned off at the last second after a 100 yard chase and it wasn’t an issue.

I believe about that time I switched from pocket carrying that little gun to appendix iwb only, which of course led me to not carry it at all since other more effective pistols could be carried in the same area with more comfort and most importantly, with a round in the chamber which I did not trust the LCP enough for.

I’m also absolutely sure it has happened on one or both of my full size 1911’s, but only with a specific holster which was easy to remedy.

 

[CDW4ME]

That is not acceptable.

 

[shoobe01]

Yes, for decades, and seen it with others. Not a plastic gun issue, not a plastic holster issue. Assuming holster carry (we can't help you otherwise) fix the holster or get a new one. Remember, always work on the cheapest part.

Many holsters aren't especially well designed in the details, and mag releases in the currently-normal position (behind the trigger guard) are at a corner so get little attention, the holster can bump them. For kydex, just apply spot heat (a heat gun with directional nozzle, very hot water...) and push a bit. Lay on a very folded towel and push from the inside with a dowel, for example. For leather, I have seen people go so far as to cut away.

Or, just keep trying holsters until it stops happening.

 

[chicharrones]

Yep. I've had it happen twice with my Remington RM380 in a Recluse leather pocket holster.

Like others have done, I ground down the mag release button on both sides (ambidextrous release) to be below the grip width of the gun. Then I cold blued the bare metal. No problems afterwards.

Pocket guns shouldn't have easy to press mag release buttons, IMO.

 

[briansmithwins]

Paddle mag releases FTW! Or swap the mag release button to the away from the body side. I’m RH but have short fingers so I usually flip the mag release (if it isn’t a paddle) to the right side so I can hit the button with my index finger.

BSW

 

[halfmoonclip]

Had a G42 mag pop once in a pocket holster. Once and again, not a big deal. But if it happens much, better change something.
Moon

 

[Meeks36]

Happened quite a bit when I started carrying my LC9s. I assumed the mag release stood too proud (I use quality holsters). Since it has the magazine disconnect and renders the gun inoperable when this happened, I called Ruger to tell them it kinda stinks as a carry gun. Ruger said send it back on their dime. Got my gun back in less than a week and it hasn't happened since.

What kind of holster are you using?

 

[TarDevil]

What kind of holster are you using?

DeSantis for pocket carry, Triple K OWB, Hidden Hybrid or Cross Breed for IWB tucked.

 

[JTQ]

DeSantis for pocket carry, Triple K OWB, Hidden Hybrid or Cross Breed for IWB tucked.

I'm not familiar with the first two, the DeSantis or the Triple K, but those hybrid holsters with the large flexible sweat shields are known offenders.

 

[Zendude]

It happened with my Ruger American while wearing a seat belt. It’s the reason I am not a big fan of ambi mag releases that don’t require switching the button.

 

[commygun]

As a constant pocket pistol carrier I’ve had it happen a few times with a P32 and then a LCP. About a year ago I switched to a RM380 and it started happening more frequently. The simple addition of a ring of Velcro around the mag release cut-out added enough targeted spacing to stop the problem altogether. Crude but effective!

 

[C0untZer0]

My Rohrbaugh R9 has a heel mag release

 

[TarDevil]

those hybrid holsters with the large flexible sweat shields are known offenders.

I've never heard that... interesting.
I carry IWB less than any carry mode. Regardless, it hasn't happened once since the gun was repaired.

 

[Dibbs]

Had it happen on a few carry pistols. Companies seem a little obsessed with making sure that mag release button juts out
3/8 of an inch or more, like that 1/10th of a second, for a fast mag change is going to help, but somehow, if you drop your mag, because the release button doesn't fit flush with the holster, it doesn't matter. If I'm serious about holster carry, I order a replacement mag release button, grind it, so it is flush with the pistol's grip surface, and set the original mag release button in the case. (for use, in the event of resale)

Problem solved...

 

[herrwalther]

I have had magazines unseat for a variety of reasons. The most important learning opportunity is why they are unseating. Most of the time it is your holster putting just the right amount of pressure on the magazine release, and popping it out when it is on your hip. If the firearm is new, maybe you haven't learned just how much pressure to give the magazine to hit the catch. And in the case of a Glock 22 I was doing competition shooting with, the magazine catch completely ripped apart.

If the holster is doing it, a little modification is usually all that is required. Bending or removing material from the area usually does the trick. Had such issue on a SR9C with a hybrid holster. I used a sharp knife to remove a section about 1 cm wide and about 4 cm long (Yes I'm American and can use metric. So think 1/3" by 2") from the leather backing. I wet sanded the leather to smooth and curve the edge to match the contour from before. Solved the problem easily.

 

[ontarget]

My FORMER EDC auto loader popped out while firing once. Now I carry a revolver. Problem solved.