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Steel Magazine Release for G43X/48

Steel magazine release required for reliable use with S15 metal magazines.

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Quick Specs

Price
$18
Weight
N/A
Brand
Shield Arms
Category
pistol-frame

Features

  • •G43X/48 S15 release
  • •Gen 1/2 S15 fit
  • •Ambidextrous
  • •Black anodized

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Optics Planet

Shield Arms Standard S15 Magazine Release, Glock 43X/48, 9 mm Luger, Gen 1/2, Ambidextrous, Anodized, Black, G43XEMRBLK

$17.99
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Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: glock-slimline

Pros

  • +Required for reliable S15 magazine use
  • +Steel body prevents the wear metal mags inflict on the polymer catch
  • +Drop-in installation, ambidextrous
  • +Standard catch still works with OEM Glock magazines

Cons

  • −Only needed if you run S15 mags
  • −OEM mags may not drop free as consistently with the steel catch
  • −Adds cost to an S15 setup

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