Magpul SpeedPlate (for Glock) failure

[scootle]

My intention is not to knock Magpul products, since they typically seem pretty good bang-for-the-buck... but this is a bit disappointing... I got a 3-pack of the Glock SpeedPlates to test out the other day, and one of them has already completely failed:





It literally peeled right apart at the glue-bond interface. I have to wonder why these weren't cast as a one-piece assembly to avoid this sort of failure mode. Maybe it's just a one-off QA failure, but I'll touch base with Magpul CS to see what they can do about it.

This was just while at home testing out how the (Glock 19) magazines handle with the SpeedPlates installed... not in the field, no harsh conditions or crazy scenarios. I'd hate to wonder what would happen if this were to happen to a professional in the field choosing to use these devices (assuming any of them do). I have a set of the similar RangerPlates installed on my "shortie" 10-round PMAGs since it helps a lot with handling the short magazines in the AR, so I figured I'd give the Glock version a try too.

Just thought people might want a heads up to check that their SpeedPlates carefully before fielding them. Again, this was a brand new unit. The other two in the pack seem to be holding up for the time being.

[scootle]

Just a quick update... Magpul CS made good on this by sending me 3 replacement speedplates free of charge (didn't even have to send in the broken one... just sent them pictures). If anything Magpul does stand by their stuff it seems!

[Sam]

Sending you more of a product with a design defect?

[scootle]

Sending you more of a product with a design defect?

Yeah, we'll see won't we? I only installed 2 of the plates (out of a total of 8 magazines) for the time being to test out in some classes and whatnot.

As an aside, getting the stupid floorplate off the Glock 19 magazines was a lot harder than I expected. Tore up my knuckle in the process, no less!

[locosway]

Sending you more of a product with a design defect?

More like a manufacturing defect.

[luckystrike]

another reason that I dont drink their koolaid

[locosway]

another reason that I dont drink their koolaid

They have some great products, and their prices are very good too. I'm not sure about the Glock speedplates because I've never owned one, and I probably won't because I just don't see the need.

[luckystrike]

They have some great products, and their prices are very good too. I'm not sure about the Glock speedplates because I've never owned one, and I probably won't because I just don't see the need.

I like their AR mags, wish they would make AK mags.... in what time the glock stuff has been out I guess its like the +2s some people have, -%20 reliability.

[locosway]

I like their AR mags, wish they would make AK mags.... in what time the glock stuff has been out I guess its like the +2s some people have, -%20 reliability.

Yeah, their AR mags are arguably the best on the market. I also like their fore grip over the stock AR style grip.

[VirT]

I've had my speed plate fall apart in exactly the same manner under the same conditions a while back.. I guess I should have contacted MP directly.. just figured it was my bad luck :\

[luckystrike]

Yeah, their AR mags are arguably the best on the market. I also like their fore grip over the stock AR style grip.

I liked the foregrip to untill I fired with one, the top of the foregrip got so hot so quick I couldnt touch it, never had that problem with anything else. did you notice that or is it just me?

[Falconis]

Just make sure you inspect your AR mags every now and then. Friends had some of theirs split near the top after some usage and abusage. I think they may have rectified that problem by now, not too sure. I still buy their mags though.

[scootle]

speedplates + MagLULA = not so good?

I liked the foregrip to untill I fired with one, the top of the foregrip got so hot so quick I couldnt touch it, never had that problem with anything else. did you notice that or is it just me?

foregrip or AFG? i doubt it's the fore grip's fault that your handguard heated up significantly though. is your AR a free-float setup?

or are you talking about the polymer MOE handguard? i guess if you are talking about it getting hot, you mean the MOE handguard?

back to the speedplate discussion... i'm going to see if i can induce another failure by loading my mags with a MagLULA exclusively. i noticed tonight that when loading at the range, pushing down on the speedplate (to use the LULA) really started to squish/flex the bottom of the speedplate (rubber-like plastic). this is compounded by the fact that getting the 10th round into Glock19 mags really does require a bit of pressure to get that last round in.

i will report back after i torture test it a bunch more. i'm not convinced these speedplate things are built to the same standards as the ranger plates on the AR magazines.

[luckystrike]

foregrip or AFG? i doubt it's the fore grip's fault that your handguard heated up significantly though. is your AR a free-float setup?

or are you talking about the polymer MOE handguard? i guess if you are talking about it getting hot, you mean the MOE handguard?

back to the speedplate discussion... i'm going to see if i can induce another failure by loading my mags with a MagLULA exclusively. i noticed tonight that when loading at the range, pushing down on the speedplate (to use the LULA) really started to squish/flex the bottom of the speedplate (rubber-like plastic). this is compounded by the fact that getting the 10th round into Glock19 mags really does require a bit of pressure to get that last round in.

i will report back after i torture test it a bunch more. i'm not convinced these speedplate things are built to the same standards as the ranger plates on the AR magazines.

yes the MOE

do that, if any fail again ditch em

[Oceanbob]

My speedplates worked fine

And all of them are tight and fit perfectly.

I have them on my GLOCK 35

For 5 bucks each they are worth it.