I have been reading some of the posts, and I see that there are some metal magazine catches available? But, how long, with easy handling, can I expect my magazine catch to last on my new P3AT? (I have one stubborn magazine, which I tapped home with my palm a few times. I have been warned not to do that, and will not anymore. I will try to trim the base plate of the magazine to see if it improves.) I don't particularly need a "hobby" gun, and don't want to spend a lot of time upgrading the pistol - just want a relaible piece. So, do people find the catch to last a while?
So far, the magazine is the only problem I'm having with the gun. (One magazine works perfectly.) I don't plan to use this pistol a lot at the range - it just isn't fun, and that's not why I bought it. Any experiences with the catch would be appreciated.
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My 2nd Gen 3AT has approx 500 rounds.
I shoot at the range as close to what I anticipate I may have to do in self defense, hence...I SLAM my mags in.
From what I have heard and read , this is what you would probably do with an adrenaline dump and bullets flying past your head.
I had not had trouble with the catch until this weekend, when I dropped the mag on almost every other shot.
I am really glad to have already ordered two catches from Beach. I should be getting them in soon, and when they get here, I will review the video Beach posted here to see how he does the install.
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Get well RJ, more prayers sent.
Yes I test each one in a frame for funtion before they go out. Catches are $25 now, shipped. I have more in stock that will fill most if not all orders. I need to get off the internet, and get to work. ;D
I read the burrs on the magazine notch causes the problem with the magazine catch.
I think if you smooth the three surfaces of the mag that hit the mag catch, the plastic catch will last forever.
At least I haven't seen any problem with them. But I smoothed the burrs off my mags. That would be top and bottom of the notch and the top of the mag where it catches first as the mag goes in.
I do have a couple of catches from beach. And they won't need to have the burrs taken off the mags.
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Hmmm. I'm not a gunsmith, but casual inspection of the magazines shows they are smooth. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to gently run a little 400 grit paper over the edges a few passes, and see if that helps. Thanks.
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After installing a NAA base plate to my mag I started experiencing mag drop. By filing a square edge at the top of the mag catch slot problem over. NAA plate recommended.
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