40 Shield Mag Release

[forward bite]

I started carrying a 40 Shield a couple of months ago. While doing an inspection Monday I noticed that the mag release was stuck in the half depressed position. After cleaning and cycling it a few times it loosened up a bit but is still a concern. Anyone on here have any experience with this? Thanks

 

[bcp280z]

Got mine bnib, have less than 400rds thru it. Even submerged it in mud-accidentally. No issues.

 

[ilintner]

I started carrying a 40 Shield a couple of months ago. While doing an inspection Monday I noticed that the mag release was stuck in the half depressed position. After cleaning and cycling it a few times it loosened up a bit but is still a concern. Anyone on here have any experience with this? Thanks

Yep,

Rust was my issue, I removed the mag release, cleaned all of the rust off of the mag release and then polished the hell out of it with some compound and a dremel buffing wheel. I then greased the mag release and it has been fine for a couple of weeks since. From the texture and the feel, I thought that the mag release was plastic, and it seems like it would be better if it was since it seems to be prone to rust.

hope that helps!

 

[Cjones]

rust in mag release has been a big problem with this shield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjo0hlvOhkM&list=UUJimfyIOFM3Yaot_V8bFLPQ&index=4

 

[oneshot]

In other words maintain you firearm, I have all kinds of firearm come in that has rust, for a lack of maintaining them. If I remember my science class we have a substance called salt in you body. This bad for metal. Just my 5 cents jj

 

[ilintner]

Since removing, polishing, and greasing mine, I haven't had any rust return.

I agree with you JJ, but the inside of the mag catch wasn't something that was on my "needs maintenance" radar. I learn new things all the time though!