Mag Question

[Rogerwilco]

I just bought a Ruger P95...Opened the nice blue case and the factory extra mag thats inside has a black metal piece that slips over the recieving end of the mag. What is this for?.....I can't believe I don't know the answer to this simple question.

 

[SIOP]

It's a thumb saver for loading the mags. Once you get the first round in, you can use your thumb to push down the rounds so you can easily insert another.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

I've got some really nice scars on my right thumb from loading FML full cap Glock 20 magazines. Also, my S&W 5906 mags have, upon occasion, sliced open my thumbs. These loaders are great to protect your hands during range sessions.

 

[foghornl]

That item makes it much easier to load the Ruger mags. Without that, I have a hard time getting all 8 rounds into my KP-90 magazines.

Could use something like that for my GI mags, too....

Most "Mil-Spec" handguns don't have the thumb-saver device.