PSA Mags for the 48/43X are back in stock

[TomJ]

Just a heads up that these mags are back in stock. They tend to sell out quickly, so if you’ve been waiting for them I’d place an order quickly.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=back_in_stock

 

[Lennyjoe]

Just a heads up that these mags are back in stock. They tend to sell out quickly, so if you’ve been waiting for them I’d place an order quickly.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=back_in_stock

Out of stock now. What’s the benefit (beside price) over the Shield?

 

[TomJ]

Out of stock now. What’s the benefit (beside price) over the Shield?

They work with the OEM magazine release, so you could use both OEM mags as well as these. Shield Arms instructs you to use a metal magazine release as their mags can damage the OEM magazine release. It’s not necessarily a significant benefit, but something to consider.

 

[Dan-O]

Metal on metal, or polymer on polymer makes the most sense to me

 

[TonyAngel]

I ordered some when they were showing as back in stock, but that was a week ago and they still haven't shipped. I'm hoping I don't get an email saying that they can't meet my order.

I tried the Gen 1 and gen 2 shield arms mags and had problems with them. I quit using them a long time ago.

 

[TomJ]

I ordered some when they were showing as back in stock, but that was a week ago and they still haven't shipped. I'm hoping I don't get an email saying that they can't meet my order.

I tried the Gen 1 and gen 2 shield arms mags and had problems with them. I quit using them a long time ago.

I ordered mine 6 days ago and it still shows as processing. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember reading that their shipping times may sometimes be slow. The following is from their FAQ’s.

When will my order ship out?
Typically, you can expect your order to ship within 5 business days. Upper receivers may take up to 15 business days to ship out. Serialized items (firearms, lower receivers, etc.) may take 7-10 business days to ship out; please verify that PSA has a copy of the FFL from your dealer. During the holiday and peak seasons shipping times will vary due to the high order volume. We do work very hard to get your order out to you, and apologize if there is a delay with it. Let our Customer Service Department know if your order has passed the above ship time, and they will have your order sent to our Shipping Department to investigate the reason for the delay.

 

[TonyAngel]

I got my order in today. I ordered 3 of the mags with the microslick coating. Only got 1 of the 3 I ordered. I guess they over sold.

 

[TomJ]

Mine shipped today, so9 days from when I placed the order.

 

[unclenunzie]

These show in stock: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-micro-9mm-15-round-slick-magazine.html

 

[unclenunzie]

My order arrived today.

The use of a polymer sheath at the front of the mags is a stroke of genius allowing the use of poly on poly without modifications. It is affixed to the metal mag by mechanical means, there is polymer inside the tube the full length of the mag. Probably molded through holes in the steel using heat.

Something I notice but not seen discussed before is the mag catch engagement areas are asymmetrical, favoring the standard (right-handed) configuration. There is more surface area on the right side of the mag to engage with the catch. For me this is good, although I am left handed I use my pistols stock. I had issues with the other brand of aftermarket mags and their metal catch having low engagement enough to pop the mag if anything touched the mag catch button. I resorted to fitting the aftermarket catch to allow more engagement, but this wasn't fruitful.

Don't know how well these PSA mags will run without live fire testing, something I hope to be pleasantly surprised with. They seem well made.

 

[drobs]

My order arrived today.

The use of a polymer sheath at the front of the mags is a stroke of genius allowing the use of poly on poly without modifications. It is affixed to the metal mag by mechanical means, there is polymer inside the tube the full length of the mag. Probably molded through holes in the steel using heat.

Something I notice but not seen discussed before is the mag catch engagement areas are asymmetrical, favoring the standard (right-handed) configuration. There is more surface area on the right side of the mag to engage with the catch. For me this is good, although I am left handed I use my pistols stock. I had issues with the other brand of aftermarket mags and their metal catch having low engagement enough to pop the mag if anything touched the mag catch button. I resorted to fitting the aftermarket catch to allow more engagement, but this wasn't fruitful.

Don't know how well these PSA mags will run without live fire testing, something I hope to be pleasantly surprised with. They seem well made.

Fully load it and drop it on concrete for me. Does it hold up? They sell out too fast for me.

I've had no issues with my 5 Shield mags (past a 15rd break in).

 

[unclenunzie]

Fully load it and drop it on concrete for me. Does it hold up? They sell out too fast for me.

I've had no issues with my 5 Shield mags (past a 15rd break in).

That's one of the things I might try, or not. I just got mine and I'd like to know if they at least function reliably.

 

[TomJ]

I was at the range today testing them. I shot about 600 rounds of various HP, RN and FN ammunition through 3 magazines using a 48 and 43X. I had no failures other than the slide not locking back on the last round once with my 43X and twice with my 48. That was using my reloads, which are loaded on the lighter side so it may have been ammo related. There were no issues with factory ammo. They’re back in stock and I ordered 5 more.

 

[drobs]

I received my 2 Micro Dagger mags last week and decided to try them out just now.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-micro-9mm-15-round-magazine.html

To not skew my results I shot 35 rounds of 147gr FMJ through 2 of my 6 Shield Arms mags. Note, 1 is the stock SA 15rd mag the other has a +5 Taran Tactical Mag Base and Taran Tactical Spring. As usual, I had no issue with either Shield Arms mag. My G43X has a Shield Arms metal mag release in it.

I then shot 60rds of 147gr FMJ through the Micro Dagger magazines with no issues. The empty PSA MD mags dropped free, even with my metal mag release.

Arfcom has a discussion on PSA Micro Dagger mags where some of the members have experienced mid-mag failure to feeds. I had no feeding issues with mine.

Will I sell all my Shield Arms mags and switch to Micro Dagger mags? No, I stocked up on them and they run just fine.
Would I buy more of them? No 6 is enough. If PSA ever decides to release the frame or complete Micro Dagger pistol I will buy one. I might be tempted to put a metal mag release in it, though.

 

[drobs]

A number of folks over on AR15.com are having problems with these Micro Dagger mags causing failures to feed.
One of the members disassembled a mag and found plastic flashing that was causing the follower to be hindered.

My 2 mags shot just fine with 2 loadings each. However I also disassembled both mags and found plastic flashing around the mag release area.

Disassembly - use a punch on the PSA logo on the base plate:


Mag 1 - note the plastic flashing in the mag release area:


Mag 2 - also has plastic flashing in the same area:


This reminds me of the 1st batch of cheap Korean metal lined Glock mags that came into the USA about 15 years ago. They were useless as they so much plastic flashing inside them that prevented the follower from moving.

The Koreans eventually figured it out and my last batch of metal lined Korean Glock mags had no internal plastic flashing.

 

[TomJ]

Thanks for the info. I'll check my magazines for that flashing.

 

[TomJ]

I do see a small bit of loose flashing in 2 of my magazines, but it’s so thin and small that I don’t know that it’ll matter. I was at the range yesterday evening and put another 120 rounds through the magazines without a problem. As always I won’t use them for carry or SD until I’m comfortable that they’re reliable.