Glock 26 mag drop, not

[Charlie50]

I purchased a Glock 26 Gen 3 and noticed that the magazines do not always drop free after shooting last shot, slide is back. The round count is low (200 plus rnds) and considering switch to it for my second CCW pistol (only two allowed on license). It is pretty difficult to press the release button, stiff, small and have to shift grip. I normally have to hand strip the mag out of the well, not used to doing that. Part of issue may be my flesh part of palm interferes (big hands). I am, at present using stock mags, stock mag release. Not crazy about changing mag release to aftermarket unit due to potential liability issues as it would be CCW firearm. Any suggestions from you Glock 26 experts. Thanks.

[003]

Why would changing mag release create any sort of issue?

[WillyWilly]

Stock mag release sucks on my G26 as well. I just deal with it. It doesn't bother me enough to replace or with an aftermarket one, yet.
Are you sure your IA would have a problem with an aftermarket mag release on a CCW gun? Seems like a fairly minor modification.

[MmmSti]

I can't stand the mag release on the gen 3. I do however love the gen4 mag release.

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[mag360]

Its not an issue to change the release on a carry gun. I have a vickers release but I felt like my finger kept wanting to find it when drawing and so I took it off. Didnt accidentally eject my mag though.

Also since the g26 is small I have my grip and thumbs up high and sometimes get in the way of the release when I started shooting, it doesnt happen anymore so practice more with it. The button is hard to depress especially if you have a thick finger because it digs a hole in the skin as you press it. When doing reload drills this indentation stays and you end up having to push it harder. Also since the gun is small yhe hand on the other side can hit the release where it needs to slide over. Ive noticed that the mag baseplate can also hang up on the fleshy part of my palm so I open up my pinky and ring finger slightly when I reload and bring it up into my vision so I can work on the reload while keeping my eyes downrange. It is a fantastic carry gun and have used my as my every day carry (edc) for 3 years.

[mag360]

Forgot to add this: bowie custom guns and robar along with others will scallop out the mag release. This looks like a nice upgrade because you wont be fighting your skin as much to depress it. Look up "scallop magazine release" they carve a recess on the rearward side of the release in the frame.

[ElDub1950]

When mine start to not drop free, I clean the mags with alcohol then when I'm doing a final wipe down with Rusty's Rags or other silicone polish, I do a light wipe on the mags and it helps. Of course if ham hands are touching the bottom of the mag it won't help.

[Charlie50]

Why would changing mag release create any sort of issue?

Sidebar: lemme see... I live in CA and there is a game called liability lotto... does not even cost a buck if you hire a scum bag lawyer. Issuing agency may, and likely does allow minor changes (sights, grips) but anything that is perceived by "jury of peers" (meaning collective IQ of less than 1100 for 12) leaves room for said scum bag atty to make defendant out to be Wyatt Earrp. Just an opinion from a conservative guy who tends not press the edge of said envelope.

[vintagearms]

Sidebar: lemme see... I live in CA and there is a game called liability lotto... does not even cost a buck if you hire a scum bag lawyer. Issuing agency may, and likely does allow minor changes (sights, grips) but anything that is perceived by "jury of peers" (meaning collective IQ of less than 1100 for 12) leaves room for said scum bag atty to make defendant out to be Wyatt Earrp. Just an opinion from a conservative guy who tends not press the edge of said envelope.

In any shooting, there will always be that possibility, justified or not. I would look into an aftermarket mag release, like the Vickers (personally have on my mine) and video tape yourself do mag changes. The fleshy part of your hand is prob protruding down enough to not allow the mag to drop free.

I do however keep the trigger absolutely stock and my carry ammo is what my local PD uses.

[dkthree]

Have you thought about the glock factory extended mag release? I have it on my 27 and my ctac covers it so no rubbing on the skin.

[USM0083]

I have the same issue with my G26; base of my palm interferes with the mag dropping cleanly. Hit the mag release with your support hand index finger while breaking your grip just enough for the mag to drop clear.

[003]

To each his own, but it appears to me that you are inventing an issue. I do understand the liability issues, and the problems we all face living in California, with the liberal anti mentality. But, I have a hard time accepting that a minor change such as replacing the magazine release would have any impact on how you would be treated if you had to use you gun in a self defense situation. Frankly sounds like unnecessary paranoia to me.

Keep in mind you can buy a Glock with a factory installed extended magazine release, so it is not like doing something that is not factory authorized.

Due to a bit of arthritis in her fingers, my wife had difficulty pushing the magazine release on her Glock 19. We replaced it with an after market release that sticks out slightly further and has a slightly wider foot print. She is completely happy with the change.



Now I do see a completely different issue if someone does something to a gun that makes it unsafe or somehow caused it to malfunction and an innocent person was injured.

Sidebar: lemme see... I live in CA and there is a game called liability lotto... does not even cost a buck if you hire a scum bag lawyer. Issuing agency may, and likely does allow minor changes (sights, grips) but anything that is perceived by "jury of peers" (meaning collective IQ of less than 1100 for 12) leaves room for said scum bag atty to make defendant out to be Wyatt Earrp. Just an opinion from a conservative guy who tends not press the edge of said envelope.

[Charlie50]

I have the same issue with my G26; base of my palm interferes with the mag dropping cleanly. Hit the mag release with your support hand index finger while breaking your grip just enough for the mag to drop clear.

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I will give this a go. Thanks all for input. I cannot be the only one that was wondering about the best ways to deal with it. I am a strong believer in not reinventing the wheel.

[sigstroker]

I have no idea what a gen 3 is like, but maybe the California thing about magazine disconnect safety is causing the mag to hang up?

When I drop a mag, I always flip the gun slightly sideways in my hand to get better access to the mag release and the bottom of the grip gets more clearance from my hand as well. When I regain the grip with my left hand, it pushes the gun back into position.

[mievil]

^^Magazine release is not a disconnect.

Factory Glock extended mag release is a great upgrade. It is a little sharp on initial install. You could run one quick swipe of an emory board to gently soften the edge.

I'm not seeing how a magazine release would make you look to be a trained killer (seeing this as an exaggerative jury). Especially a factory part. Trigger jobs, sure. Mag release.....The question would be "why does he need to pull the magazine out easier?" So you can brain the suspect with the empty pistol? Or realistically, so you can more effectively fix a malfunction in a mass manufactured machine.