Mag issue in SA XDM 5.25

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akinswi

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Today I noticed 1 of my 5 mags will not lock the slide back doesnt matter if its empty or full the follower looks like all the others on my mags that work and I just cleaned the mags.

Is it a Follower issue? or is it a spring issue.

This Mag may be one of the original I bought that came with gun and thousands of rds have been thru it but I doubt I have put 3 to 4 thousand rds thru each of these mags. Again Just 1 mag so not a gun issue not a grip issue either as I do shot the gun left handed and no issues with the other mags.

Yes, I have tried it on an empty mag and rack the slide back just doesnt catch I know I can get replacement springs from wolff but I have no clue where you buy the plastic follower. These xdm 19rd mags are 35.00 so trying not to buy another one.

Thanks
 
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zplinker

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I'd start by thumbing the loaded rounds out of a loaded mag, and see if they pop out smartly, or have to be encouraged. I've had a few SA mags with springs that were just junk, and not old or abused. New springs fixed things right up.
 
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Shotgun Slim

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I have numerous XDMs and many many magazines. Have never replaced a follower but have to replace springs fairly often. I shoot a lot but have no idea how many rounds lead to failure of the springs. I have loaded the mags so many times I swear I can feel when the springs get weak. I suppose you could have a bum follower but odds are it's time to call Wolff. I recommend their increased power springs. Good luck
 
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akinswi

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I ordered a new spring from wolff. I guess all there springs are 10% stronger than factory, Its cost was $7.95 , I dont see it being the follower it looks like the other ones on my good mags.

I was working on reloading drills, 3 rds in each mag and it was actually beneficial to have a bad mag to get used to if I did have that last rd not keep slide back so if it happened in real life help me not to panic in reloading. I may mark the mag with paint and mix it in with the drills again.

My xdm 5.25 has been a fantastic firearm.
 
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