17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
Can anyone tell me why the 17 rd magazines rattle like a pack of tic tacs in my pocket? The warranty sent it back and said it's normal. Is anyone else having the same problem?
Why do the 17 rd mags rattle
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17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
there was other people on reddit with the same problem. I was told it was normal by customer service and warranty. Something about when the spring is fully compressed there isn't enough tension on the first two rounds loaded. It makes the magazine completely useless for concealed carry you can here it when I walk . I can't be the only one with this issue if it's considered normal to rattle like that
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
the rattling is usually caused by misalignment of cartridges which is a follower. the follower knows more than a spring does, but is the spring isn't in correct position to keep the follower from canting it can be the problem. check ammo in a different mag of the same cartridge.
The Night Rider
Hellcat
I think it might be helpful if you tell us which 17-round magazines. I mean my 17 round M&P magazines don't rattle[/I]
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TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
knowing the mag brand and for with firearm would be helpful for sure!
17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
It is a magazine for a Springfield hellcat 9mm pro comp model. If I load 15 rounds it doesn't rattle 16 and 17 start to rattle. The 15 round it also came with no problem. This is what I was told
Due to the fact that the bullets case is coned shaped (the outer diameter of the case is larger in the back and more narrow in the front) and the double stack staggering is as wide as we can go to insure the highest capacity and reliability it is possible and likely that a round in the mag will not be under tension until a round is removed. Some mags do have a more distinctive sound than others as well. This is no need for concern.
Due to the fact that the bullets case is coned shaped (the outer diameter of the case is larger in the back and more narrow in the front) and the double stack staggering is as wide as we can go to insure the highest capacity and reliability it is possible and likely that a round in the mag will not be under tension until a round is removed. Some mags do have a more distinctive sound than others as well. This is no need for concern.
TEXASforLIFE
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it's a follower issue due to the spring compression. i have those same issues with kriss mags
17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
I also received this.
Thank you for contacting Springfield Armory. Due to the fact that the bullets case is coned shaped(the outer diameter of the case is larger in the back and more narrow in the front) and the double stack staggering is as wide as we can go to insure the highest capacity and reliability it is possible and likely that a round in the mag will not be under tension until a round is removed.
You might try bouncing the rounds while they are in the mags to shuffle them into a more supported stance inside the mag.
The XD, XDM, Hellcat and XDS line of mags can and do rattle, it is normal.
Thank you and have a great day!
Thank you for contacting Springfield Armory. Due to the fact that the bullets case is coned shaped(the outer diameter of the case is larger in the back and more narrow in the front) and the double stack staggering is as wide as we can go to insure the highest capacity and reliability it is possible and likely that a round in the mag will not be under tension until a round is removed.
You might try bouncing the rounds while they are in the mags to shuffle them into a more supported stance inside the mag.
The XD, XDM, Hellcat and XDS line of mags can and do rattle, it is normal.
Thank you and have a great day!
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
how many mags do you have and does it happen with all the mags? if not, change the base plates and recheck
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
that sounds like my neighbors............it's you, not me thing
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
i have 2 xdm's and no rattle with 3 different brands and weights of ammo in the 40s/w and 10mm i own. and i have the s/a branded mags. sounds like a quality control issue and not standing behind their work! buy a glock and problem is solved
17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
I've swapped them around i went as far as sending it back to Springfield they told me there was nothing wrong with it and the rattle is normal. It's in the mail now they are sending it back. This doesn't seem normal to me . I thought for sure they would make good on this i wish I could get the video I took of it before I sent would load but it won't.
powerboatr
Hellcat
i laugh not at you sir
i cant remember ever putting more than 10 in the magazines, because it gets so darn heavy
now i must go try
i cant remember ever putting more than 10 in the magazines, because it gets so darn heavy
now i must go try
17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
I payed good money for that hellcat for it to have such a problem. I also have a xds 45 and love it no issues. If they won't stand behind a magazine I won't buy anything else from them . I have lots of guns lots of different manufacturers never had an issue like this
17 round magazine rattle
Alpha
if you buy a 17 round magazine it should handle 17 rounds as advertised regardless if you have to pull your pants up all dayi laugh not at you sir
i cant remember ever putting more than 10 in the magazines, because it gets so darn heavy
now i must go try
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
i state it as a follower being the main issue as i've used cartridges (rifle ar mags) that weren't designed for short mags. they stay aligned for about 5-7 rounds in 20 round mag then get loose.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
it might not be an actual issue as it's annoying more than anything, but as long as it feed 100% than it isn't as much of a problem. i wouldn't want the rattling either!