Hello... Not sure anyone has ever had a gun chewing up magazine followers, but a friend pointed out that the slide lock lever should run parallel to the frame. I looked at mine and sure enough, it was slightly off. I replaced the slide lock lever and it solved the problem. I was told the part can be bent by people prying the lever off instead of pushing it out,or using hot loads.
I'm just relieved it was an easy fix and I didn't have to take it to my gunsmith. He is a very grumpy man. Amazing work, but super grumpy and not friendly at all.