Glock magazine +2

[gfpd707]

When installing the +2 base plate on a glock magazine does i require a longer spring. It seems that increasing the length of the magazine by %10 without a different spring would cause problems. Has anyone experienced malfunctions caused by these extensions.

 

[bnkrtstk]

No, use the stock magazine spring.

 

[LiveLife]

You would need to replace the magazine spring only if it is worn (last round or two won't feed properly or loose).

I usually replace them with Wolff extra power springs (19+ lbs compared to factory 16/17/19 lbs) and they work well with +1/+2 mag bases - http://www.gunsprings.com/index.cfm?page=items&cID=1&mID=5#109

If the springs are worn, I also check the condition of the followers and replace as necessary.

 

[ET]

I installed my Pearce +2 plates on new mags & they have worked perfectly for several years now. I worried about the springs being too short when I installed them, since the Pearce plates do add to the height of the mags, but it hasn't been a problem so far.

 

[Mastergunner40]

The standard weight mag springs will work (for a while anyway), but for some piece of mind, I'd just go ahead and invest in some Wolff Extra Power springs. I look at it as cheap insurance.

 

[Hk Dan]

You only need to go with longer springs if you want it to pop off with greater velocity. (I hate the +2 basepads from GLOCK, Pierce, and Schrer). Go Dawson or Arredondo--no "speed unloads"

 

[Apocalypse-Now]

no need for a longer spring. i have a +2 on my g19 and g26 mags, stock springs and no probs with weak ammo or +p+



the single stack g36 is the only that needs a wolff +10% spring for reliability with the +1 floorplate.

 

[tbt10f]

the single stack g36 is the only that needs a wolff +10% spring for reliability with the +1 floorplate.

I never had a problem with the +1 Pearce grip extension on 3 mags and my Glock 36 and the stock springs.

 

[Apocalypse-Now]

I never had a problem with the +1 Pearce grip extension on 3 mags and my Glock 36 and the stock springs.

you're lucky, most don't.

 

[montgomery381]

I have a +2 for 9 mm/ +1 for .40 for my 27 and I didn't replace the spring and it works fine.