I’ve had a several .40 mags stress crack or break at the top of the mag at the back where the “U” shaped cutout is. I don’t dump my mags on the ground when reloading.These mags are only a few years old.
Just ordered 3 new mags at $59.50 a piece.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
Left “ear” on mag broke today.
No experience with the 40 mags. I have some P30 9mm mags that are at least 10 years old and are still running great.
I would get in touch with HK and let them know what you are seeing.
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Are you using a loader or just by thumb? Admittedly, I don’t shoot a lot but use an Uplula and haven’t had any problems with my 9mm magazines. I think this is better than the HK provided one.
PS - major props to you if strictly by hand. Tough guy - twice was enough for me! 😀
By hand. Do need to be careful not to cut my thumb on the sharp feed lips.Originally Posted by vsdtrek
HK did replace 2 mags just to be nice but did add mags are only warranted for a year.
Never had a problem with an HK mag.
Details:
I have about 10 magazines (for the P30 and SFP9).
I use only #1 to #4 (for sports shooting), mostly #1 and #2.
Bought #1 and #2 in 2009 (they came with the gun).
Fired 22k shots. Only replaced the mag springs once.
Use the mags in two P30 pistols and an SFP9.
Last edited by P30; 03-13-2025 at 02:36 AM.
I've never had or observed issues with any of my .40 P30/VP40 magazines. HK magazines have a deservedly high reputation for quality. Reported issues are pretty rare-this is literally the first time I've heard of any with the .40 magazines.
It was decent of HK Customer Support to give you replacements; in my experience HK CS has been outstanding for the past 10 years or so.
I agree that the feed lips are indeed sharp; my Uplula is an essential item for me...
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Have you contacted HK?
Although HK might respond with, "Because you suck. And we hate you'', perhaps they could offer an explanation and some relief?
ETA: Nevermind. Saw in a later post that you contacted HK and that they made it right. Serves me right for posting without sufficient coffee intake this early in the day.
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You don't happen to use an ultrasonic cleaner with citric acid, do you? Or some other novel cleaning regime?
It just doesn't make any sense.
Once I had HK mags for P2000 in 40 and 357 Sig. They were the same.One stood out as different, and I figured out that a 9mm mag got mislabeled.
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