Mec-Gar Magazines Falling out of Swiss Model 1929 and Mauser Parabellum Model 29/70

Randall_G · 02-06-2024, 04:49 PM

G.T.,

Thanks so much! Very interesting to learn the Mec-Gar mags are made slightly undersized. Which kinda jibes with the OEM 29/70 magazine not fitting well within my 1939 P08—could only be inserted about halfway. At least I think that was the combination. Currently on a business trip, will verify after I get home tomorrow afternoon.

I did buy a new magazine catch spring. Temporarily installed in the Swiss Model 1929 and Mauser Model 29/70. No difference, can eliminate that as a potential cause.

What do you think about the difference in the upper left corner of the magazine catch hole, Mauser Original Model 29/70 vs. Mec-Gar, as shown in the post above? The magazine catch hole on my Swiss magazines match the Mauser Original 29/70.

In my mind, the extra material (“radius”) on the Swiss Model 1929 and Mauser Original 29/70 magazine is providing just enough “catchy-stoppy”—as compared to the Mec-Gar magazine—to keep the magazines engaged. Or, is the extra material (“radius”) a red herring?

02-06-2024, 04:49 PM	#5
Randall_G User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Vista, Ca Posts: 28 Thanks: 21 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	G.T., Thanks so much! Very interesting to learn the Mec-Gar mags are made slightly undersized. Which kinda jibes with the OEM 29/70 magazine not fitting well within my 1939 P08—could only be inserted about halfway. At least I think that was the combination. Currently on a business trip, will verify after I get home tomorrow afternoon. I did buy a new magazine catch spring. Temporarily installed in the Swiss Model 1929 and Mauser Model 29/70. No difference, can eliminate that as a potential cause. What do you think about the difference in the upper left corner of the magazine catch hole, Mauser Original Model 29/70 vs. Mec-Gar, as shown in the post above? The magazine catch hole on my Swiss magazines match the Mauser Original 29/70. In my mind, the extra material (“radius”) on the Swiss Model 1929 and Mauser Original 29/70 magazine is providing just enough “catchy-stoppy”—as compared to the Mec-Gar magazine—to keep the magazines engaged. Or, is the extra material (“radius”) a red herring?