CAUTION: KelTec Mag. extensions used on the LCP!

[timcsaw]

Like many of you, I've installed the Magazine Finger Extensions on my LCP mags that were designed for use with the KelTec P3AT... they seemed like they would work fine on the LCP. I just had TWO of the KelTec extensions fail on the first round fired... The extension bottom plate broke, fell off, and unloaded the remaining rounds into my off hand. The spring and carrier would have come out had I not caught them.

Bottom line? I do NOT recommend that anyone continue to use the extensions designed for the P3AT on their LCP mags.

For anyone who HAS the P3AT Finger grip extensions installed on their mags, closely examine the way IT is designed, compared to Ruger's standard flat plate that came with your mags. You will see that the standard Ruger plate has much more reinforcement above the slot, which holds the plate onto the mag. The P3AT extension plates that failed on me, snapped right at the slot.

I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem... and I don't see it as a "DANGER" or even "WARNING" type of failure, but it kinda stinks that the rounds and guts of your mag might end up in the dirt (or snow in my case) because the P3AT extensions break.

I've not seen Rugers own finger grip extensions yet (out of stock everywhere) or those made by Pearce, but I'd be interested to know if they are like the standard bottom plates by Ruger, or if they are like the P3AT extensions (are the Ruger and Pearce one's as robust around the slot as are the standard Ruger plates, or are they much thinner... like the P3AT extensions???).

If someone happens to have a new Ruger brand finger grip extension and/or one made by Pearce, could you please compare the thickness of it (above the slot), as compared to the standard, flat plate made by Ruger?

Mucho appreciado!

 

[MORIMOTOM]

i have the ruger baseplate on one of my mags. they look to be of identical thickness to me.

if you really want me too, i can remove both plates and get out the calipers.

 

[timcsaw]

i have the ruger baseplate on one of my mags. they look to be of identical thickness to me.

if you really want me too, i can remove both plates and get out the calipers.

No... thanks though. Here is a pic of the two plates side by side... the difference is pretty obvious... Note the amount of "shoulder" above the slot on the Ruger standard plate on the right, compared to the amount of material on the finger extension plate by KelTec on the left.

If your Ruger brand extension plate is the same as their standard, flat plate, then you should be good to go. If they are the same, that is what I will be buying in the future (Ruger brand extension plates).

I'm not sure how the extension plates by Pearse look in comparison.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

yikes, i see what you mean.

either the mags are just different enough in size, or the kel tech plates are of poor quality, or both.

the rugers are the same, except of course for the extension.

 

[timcsaw]

yikes, i see what you mean.

either the mags are just different enough in size, or the kel tech plates are of poor quality, or both.

the rugers are the same, except of course for the extension.

The Keltec's may work well on Keltec mags, but I don't trust them now on my LCP mags.

I bought 4 of these Keltec plates and installed them on my mags... cost me about $3 bucks a piece so I'm not out much money.

I just got my LCP back from AZ after having the recall work done on it (are you aware of the recall?). They were supposed to send me a free mag WITH the Ruger finger extension installed but they were out of stock on them. They sent a regular "flat bottom" mag and will send me the "extension" when they get them.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

The Keltec's may work well on Keltec mags, but I don't trust them now on my LCP mags.

I bought 4 of these Keltec plates and installed them on my mags... cost me about $3 bucks a piece so I'm not out much money.

I just got my LCP back from AZ after having the recall work done on it (are you aware of the recall?). They were supposed to send me a free mag WITH the Ruger finger extension installed but they were out of stock on them. They sent a regular "flat bottom" mag and will send me the "extension" when they get them.

yeah, i called and they didnt have the parts in stock. rather than be without the gun for 5-6 weeks, they suggested i send it in when the parts are there.

 

[powernoodle]

I'm inpressed with the LCP. Since I have gone to pocket carry almost exclusively, I carry a S&W 442 most of the time, and the LCP often. I has knocked the Kahr PM9 out of the rotation. The LCP is a good combo of thinness with enough bang to dissuade bad behavior.

 

[zenheretic]

I'm inpressed with the LCP. Since I have gone to pocket carry almost exclusively, I carry a S&W 442 most of the time, and the LCP often. I has knocked the Kahr PM9 out of the rotation. The LCP is a good combo of thinness with enough bang to dissuade bad behavior.

Blasphemy!

 

[timcsaw]

I'm inpressed with the LCP. Since I have gone to pocket carry almost exclusively, I carry a S&W 442 most of the time, and the LCP often. I has knocked the Kahr PM9 out of the rotation. The LCP is a good combo of thinness with enough bang to dissuade bad behavior.

I like my LCP also, but find it a bit small for my hands... I'm hoping the Ruger finger extensions, or those from Pearce will work for me. From what I'm reading, the Pearce extensions are a bit longer than those from Ruger.

I carry the LCP during the warm seasons more often than anything else. During cold months... when covered in coats etc. I can stash my SP-101 or Glock 19 most anywhere I like without printing. I prefer the Glock first, the SP-101 second and the LCP third during cold months... Unfortunately,my preference list reverses during the warm months (I'd carry the Glock 24/7 if I could).

 

[fudo]

I'm inpressed with the LCP. Since I have gone to pocket carry almost exclusively, I carry a S&W 442 most of the time, and the LCP often. I has knocked the Kahr PM9 out of the rotation. The LCP is a good combo of thinness with enough bang to dissuade bad behavior.

Could you post a side by side pic of the PM-9 and LCP?