[wickedbeernut]

Thanks! Do the load assist buttons separate from the follower or is it a solid unit?

Unlike the OEM follower, it's a solid unit (and a B|TCH to get out).

ETA: If I remember correctly, the ProMag magazine will accept the OEM follower, however, the hole in the OEM follower that accepts the OEM load assist tabs doesn't line up with the slot in the ProMag magazine (if that makes sense).

 

[LOWBOY]

I mention in another post to use a small screw driver inserted thru the spring just below the follower and push down with a finger on each side. Can do this all day long. It looks like you can drill a 1/16th hole through the follower with similar result. This makes loading easier or same as any .22 10 rd mag. Rocket science not needed here. I use the driver through spring method as there is little chance of braking anything.

 

[RWT22]

I ran across someone with a 44 and tried my 22UpLULA for double stack and it worked well on the stock magazine I have not seen one of the 18 rounds. It is not as fast to load as I can with the pull down tabs but it might be nice when putting the last rounds in the 18 if it is as difficult as some people imply. Hope this helps some of you.

 

[wickedbeernut]

I ran across someone with a 44 and tried my 22UpLULA for double stack and it worked well on the stock magazine I have not seen one of the 18 rounds. It is not as fast to load as I can with the pull down tabs but it might be nice when putting the last rounds in the 18 if it is as difficult as some people imply. Hope this helps some of you.

That's interesting! I wonder why Maglula states the 22UpLULA .22LR double-stack magazine loader (UP62B) doesn't work with Glock 44 magazines? Is that the model you have? UP62B?

 

[ken grant]

My UPLULA for .22's does not work with my G44 mags .
The finger does not go down far enough to put a rd. on top of it .

 

[wickedbeernut]

My UPLULA for .22's does not work with my G44 mags .
The finger does not go down far enough to put a rd. on top of it .

Specific model?

 

[ken grant]

22UpLULA ! I did finally get it to work but is not easy to load a rd .
It is very tight to push a rd. under the feed lips and the top of the tab that pushes the follower or a loaded rd. down .

 

[wickedbeernut]

22UpLULA ! I did finally get it to work but is not easy to load a rd .
It is very tight to push a rd. under the feed lips and the top of the tab that pushes the follower or a loaded rd. down .

OK. I was thinking maybe there were different 22UpLULA models and that’s why different folks were seeing different results.

I guess I’ll wait for Maglula to come out with a “lula” magazine loader specifically designed for the Glock 44 and ProMag magazines. Hopefully, they can come up with a single magazine loader that supports both.

 

[RWT22]

The round is easier to load in the Glock mag if you insert the rounds rim back a little not all the way from the front. I could not get the round in if I started at the front of the mag opening either.

 

[ken grant]

I really like the mag loader for the 44 I purchased off E- bay . I don't remember who made it .

 

[Grim Jeeper]

Received my 18 rounders yesterday. No issues loading either to full capacity but I can see where repeated loadings could become tedious. I’ll let them simmer full till next weekend...

 

[DrewBone]

I've read through this thread and can't believe all the fuss being made over increasing the capacity of a 10 round magazine. From all appearances it seems to be an all out effort by the fanbois to give some legitimacy to the Glock 44...

I find that it's much easier just to buy more magazines then it is to jerk around reengineering what should have been engineered by the manufacturer in the first place, or (insert: logic), I just buy a pistol from a manufacturer who provides their own OEM magazines of a higher than 10 round capacity along with their pistol.

What's next, is ProMag gonna' make a 20 round magazine for a Chauchat so a group of Chauchat fanbois will then use up pages and pages of bandwidth on discussion forums talking about how to increase it's capacity to 25 rounds? Good grief, where does it end...

LOL.

 

[ken grant]

After trying my 18 rd. ProMags I have decided they are junk and more trouble than they are worth . Tried loading different ways but still all I get is Failure to Feed over and over again . The bullet catches on the top of the chamber and mostly bends the rd. or puts major dents in the case .

 

[JDubbs316]

After trying my 18 rd. ProMags I have decided they are junk and more trouble than they are worth . Tried loading different ways but still all I get is Failure to Feed over and over again . The bullet catches on the top of the chamber and mostly bends the rd. or puts major dents in the case .

I bought two of these 18 rd mags. I have only had trouble such as FTF with some ammo (like Winchester). Interestingly enough, I recently bought a Tippmann semi auto and it too hates the Winchester. At a recent trip to Wally's they had Federal Bulk 550 rd boxes. First experience with it for me. Both the Glock 44 and the Tippmann were 100% smooth (no issues) with this ammo. I fired 200 rds of it. In retrospect I wish I had purchased all 8 boxes they had at the store.

I haven't tested the ProMags as extensively yet (compared to the standard Glock mags). I have fired about 300 rds so far with them. Also, for comfort, I only load them with 15 rds which might help.

I recommend the following ammo:

Any CCI (including bulk lead nose blazer)
Aguilla
Federal Bulk copper plated 36 grain hollow point

Avoid at all cost:

Winchester (Highvelocity, X, etc.) I would only use this in a revolver or bolt action
Herters (which I think is repackaged Winchester)

 

[wickedbeernut]

Also, for comfort, I only load them with 15 rds which might help.

+1

I only run CCI 40-gr HV CPRN M-m.

The most trouble I've ever had with a (Glock 44) ProMag magazine involved using a 3D-printed magazine loader.

 

[ken grant]

Found an easier way to load the mags . I used a mag loader from an Advantage Arms .22 Conversion kit and it works great .

 

[wickedbeernut]

Found an easier way to load the mags . I used a mag loader from an Advantage Arms .22 Conversion kit and it works great .

Good to hear you haven't given up on the ProMag magazines.

What style of magazine loader is that? It it a "hood style" magazine loader with a post that depresses the previous round?

 

[wickedbeernut]

Found an easier way to load the mags . I used a mag loader from an Advantage Arms .22 Conversion kit and it works great .

You may want to check out,

Glock 44 Magazines​

Click on,

Magazine Loaders​

I haven't updated the thread in a few months. It's due for an update. I've been waiting on my Nelson Precision Manufacturing / BoogeyMan Customs 44X slides.

 

[ken grant]

Short test on Promags using an AA .22 Kit loading tool . Ran 3 cycles through 2 mags (54 rds. each mag.) loaded with the AA tool using Rem. G B's .
All worked great with no problems at all . Rds. seem to stack better using this tool .
Will try Rem. TB's tomorrow

 

[0.0-idontrun]

I have read so many comments about the lack of quality with Promag. I took a chance and bought one for my LC9s and it was total garbage in several ways). Returned it and the LGS said they weren't surprised. They get more back than ones that stay sold.
As much as I'd like to have more than 10 rounds for my G44, it is not worth having to fool with a bad design or try to rig a factory mag. After all, this is plinking and not for self defense. I bought more factory mags and my G44 happily eats whatever I feed it. No muss, no fuss, no wondering it it will work.