Ruger followers in Mec-Gar mags ?

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Guyon

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I've put almost 600 rounds through my P95 without a hitch when using Ruger factory mags. However, I tried some new Mec-Gar mags yesterday and within about 100 rounds, I had two double feeds. Switched back to Ruger mags and had no problems.

Now I bought the Mec-Gars mainly for range practice, but I'd like them to work. After taking one apart, I see that the follower simply isn't as well designed as the factory version.

Has anyone replaced the followers in after-market mags with the factory followers and had better luck? I'm thinking about getting a few Ruger followers and seeing if this takes care of the problem.

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Guyon
NRA & GOA Member
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Only one way to find out. If it works, it works. I'd suggest, however, that you just stick with Ruger Mags anyhow. They are really cheap.
 
I use Ruger followers in Pro-mag bodies and Triple Ks. The Mec-gars that I use have different followers, and would not accept the "stem" type followers from Ruger. They are like a cap over the spring. I have never had any problems with the Mec-gars as they come from the factory. It sounds like you are having the problems I used to have with the Triple K and Pro-mag followers. If your Mec-gars have the "stem" type follower, I would try the Ruger followers. They are only $1.50 ea from Ruger.

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Good shootin to ya
Plateshooter
 
Mec-Gar mags are the only ones we have trouble with in Terri's Taurus PT-92. I will not be buying any more. Ironically we paid extra for them over some others due to their good reputation. :rolleyes:

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Gunslinger

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