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S15 9MM LUGER MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK 43X/48 GEN3

S15 9MM LUGER MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK 43X/48 GEN3 Reviews & Ratings

The S15 magazine is a patent-pending, flush-fitting 15 round magazine for the Glock® 43X and Glock® 48. The S15 is a steel magazine, and is the same length as the OEM Glock® 10 round magazine, but holds an additional 5 rounds.

Shield Arms made the following improvements with their Gen 3 Magazine:
  • New US-based manufacturer
  • Modular tooling, allowing us to make the S15 and S10 magazines simultaneously
  • Raised ribs on the back of the magazine allows us to fully match the OEM magazine position in the mag well, which should eliminate any tolerance stacking that results from Glock frame variations
  • New steel, new coating, new heat treat process - The new steel is slightly thicker, tougher, and now comes with a new standard black nitrocarburized QPQ finish for a high degree of corrosion resistance.
Mag Catch Requirement: It is required to swap out your plastic OEM mag catch with either the standard steel mag catch or the premium steel mag catch. Here's why. If you don't swap your mag catch you may have reliability issues. If you use another manufacturer's mag catch you may have reliability issues. S15 magazines were designed to work with Shield Arms steel mag catches.


STANDARD FEATURES
  • 15 round capacity - Increased Capacity, Same Reliability
  • Same length as an OEM Glock 43X/48 magazine
  • Easy to remove, impact resistant base pad
  • High lubricity finish options
  • Made in the USA, Patent-pending
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF MAGAZINES WITH PRE-INSTALLED +2 AND +5 EXTENSIONS
  • Shield Arms S15 Gen 3 PowerCron 15 round 9mm magazine with an anodized Shield Arms +2 and +5 magazine extensions pre-installed. The unique, easy access floor plate design allows you to quickly access the spring and follower without having to remove the extension from the magazine body. Comes with a 100% lifetime warranty, and the Shield Arms Spring for Life guarantee.
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Reviews Summary
The S15 9MM Luger magazines for Glock 43X/48 receive mixed feedback from users. Many praise their performance, reliability, and sleek design, while others report issues with cycling certain ammunition or fit in specific models. Overall, they are considered a worthwhile upgrade despite some pricing concerns.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Performance and Reliability
60%
Many reviewers commend the magazines for their reliable performance, noting improvements in loading, feeding, and fitting compared to previous generations. Users report a generally good experience with shooting and functionality without jams or misfires.
Compatibility Issues
30%
Several reviewers experienced compatibility problems with specific models of the Glock 48, leading to frustration and caution for potential buyers. These issues were noted especially with certain brands of ammunition.
Value for Money
35%
While some users value the product and recommend it based on performance, others express dissatisfaction with the price and suggest purchasing from alternative retailers for better deals.
Design and Aesthetics
25%
The silver finish of the magazines is positively highlighted by users, who appreciate its visual appeal and compatibility with their Glock's aesthetics. This design aspect adds to the overall satisfaction.
User Experience
45%
Feedback includes both positive and negative experiences, with some users expressing satisfaction as regular buyers of these magazines while others encountered issues that impacted their confidence in the product.
3
Needs a minor redesign
I got these for my 43X and they work well "most of the time" but sometimes I have had feed issues, weird ones where a round will miss the chamber high. I took a closer look today and noticed that the casings for my Blazer range rounds AND for my HP carry rounds would catch the front edge of the mag as I slid them out. This does NOT happen with the stock 10rnd mags from Glock (or the 15rnd PSA mags for that matter but they have other issues of their own) anyway, I fixed the problem. What I did was CAREFULLY take off about 1mm of metal along the front edge of the mag (using a fine grit sharpening wheel) then used my Dremel and polishing compound to polish up the new edge metal so there are no burs and nothing for a round to get caught up on. Now not only do rounds not get caught on the shell casing coming out but the mags all load a lot smoother using the speed loader. I think what was happening is rounds would get caught there and when the slide forced them forward they'd pop up and miss the chamber. This is definitely something that could and should be improved in a redesign or gen4 version but that would only earn one more star. For the fifth star I need standard load count indicators on the back of the mag