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jkimball3
I have several ProMag magazines for my sig 232. They consistently misfeed. Is this a common problem with these mags? I got a good deal and bought 6 from a seller on this site. None of them function properly. ProMag won't respond to my emails. Is there anything I can do to improve their performance?

thanks

Jay
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  • Nwcid
    Promags are very hit and miss.

    You usually get what you pay for when it comes to mags.
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  • shoff14
    I had some promags for a .380, key word there HAD.
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  • MrOrange
    Many, many moons ago I used to try and "tune" .45 auto mags, this was before good quality aftermarket ones were everywhere.

    Never got 'em perfect, and even when one was running good the chance that it would choke again was always in my mind. It's just not worth the time and trouble and the loss in confidence in your sidearm.

    Eat Ramen and day-old bread for a month if you have to, buy the best quality you can, and save these for plinking sessions.

    Besides, they ARE perfect for malfunction drills!
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  • William81
    quote:Originally posted by jkimball3
    I have several ProMag magazines for my sig 232. They consistently misfeed. Is this a common problem with these mags? I got a good deal and bought 6 from a seller on this site. None of them function properly. ProMag won't respond to my emails. Is there anything I can do to improve their performance?

    thanks

    Jay


    Well, there is a reason you got a good deal. Factory mags are more expensive, but two or three that work are better than six that do not. I learned this lesson years ago when trying to buy aftermarked mags for a Mini-14....
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  • Emmett Dunham
    If I knew I was not going to get the money back for the magizines I would at least try to get one to work and they transfer the changes to the other mags. The few that I have worked on has had lip problems and would not guide the ammo into the chamber with out jamming. With out a discription of the the feed problem it hard to tell what you have, there could be a spring or follower problem. I hope you get your money back!


    Emmett
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  • beantownshootah
    As mentioned, Pro-mags are iffy.

    Mine will feed my SIG ok, but won't lock the slide back, and I actually consider that to be pretty good.

    To actually answer the question, you *might* be able to tune the mags. First break them down and clean them thoroughly (probably won't help, but can't hurt).

    Try pushing up and down on the mag follower with a screwdriver or such. If you can find any rough or sticky spots try a hint of fine grit sandpaper or emery paper. Again, probably won't help, but can't hurt.

    The most likely problem is the lip feed angle. Adjusting that is NOT easy, and I can't give you any tips other than comparison with a factory mag might be help.

    Honestly, your best bet is to chalk this up as a learning experience, trash the bad mags, and buy one nice factory mag. How many mags do you need for a 232 anyway?
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