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P290rs 8 round mag problems

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1.7K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  armedleo  
#1 ·
Any one have problems with their 8 round mags ejecting wirhout hitting the mag release? I have had it happen about 1 time each range trip since new. At my last trip, ot happened 6 times, too much to be accidental. The 6 rounders have no such problem.
 
#3 ·
You are absolutely correct. The 8 round mags are unreliable. They drop from the mag well while shooting and frequently do not seat but keep sliding in and out until finally catching. The gun was designed with the standard 6 round mag in mind. Use it that way if you plan on carrying it. You'll never have a problem with the 6 round mags. SIG can't seem to get the extended mags to work. I've heard the same thing regarding the 14 round extended mags for their P227.