FNS-40..mags drop out from ambidex. release.

Frettbird · March 22, 2013, 11:42 AM

I thought it was the gloves the first time it happened. The mag releases 'are' ambi, and the size of a compact car. So when I shoot it with the standard 2 hand, thumb forward, pull the trigger, "don't lobster that, son" method, gloves or no gloves, at some point, the mag release on the opposite side of my side (I am right handed) gets pulled and the mag falls out.

Lovely gun, but I don't think duct tape is gonna help me here. My instructor told me, "pick a system and stay with it."

I over bought. Anyone else have the same issue, and/or any ideas how to not release that opposite mag release on my trigger finger side ?

nixfix · March 22, 2013, 12:31 PM

Don't have this issue on my FNS-9, only way that would happen is with a death grip on mine. So given that, I suspect you may be able to get a stiffer spring to fix the issues? Just taking a guess here, but I know people do it on other guns.

Wreck-n-Crew · March 22, 2013, 12:49 PM

So Both thumbs are on top of each other and pointed forward correct?

And one of those thumbs is hitting the release?

Would it happen to be the thumb on the shooting hand?

Frettbird · March 22, 2013, 08:04 PM

Nah, but I've only shot it 50 rounds. The mags fall out. Nicely, actually.

Might be the recoil, it's a bit sparky. I have big mitts and it has huge releases. I hate my range, my season pass is running out and I'm done there. Standing in the dark outside (cow pen roofs) shooting 25 yard minimums with these old eyes. It ain't working. I need to see what I'm doing, it's an FN...they been at it longer than me.

Peace.

gman3 · March 22, 2013, 09:01 PM

Have not had a problem with mine (yet) but co-workers have had their magazines come out in the car, at their desk, and other places as well as on the range. Will be the second issue that we have had with them. Supposedly there is going to be a fix for it from FN.

justchadsmith · March 30, 2013, 10:37 PM

I had the mags dropping out on me as well. I thought it was me at first but my fns40 is now on its way back for repair. Hopefully it won't take too long.

March 22, 2013, 11:42 AM	#1
Frettbird Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6	FNS-40..mags drop out from ambidex. release. I thought it was the gloves the first time it happened. The mag releases 'are' ambi, and the size of a compact car. So when I shoot it with the standard 2 hand, thumb forward, pull the trigger, "don't lobster that, son" method, gloves or no gloves, at some point, the mag release on the opposite side of my side (I am right handed) gets pulled and the mag falls out. Lovely gun, but I don't think duct tape is gonna help me here. My instructor told me, "pick a system and stay with it." I over bought. Anyone else have the same issue, and/or any ideas how to not release that opposite mag release on my trigger finger side ?

March 22, 2013, 12:49 PM	#3
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	So Both thumbs are on top of each other and pointed forward correct? And one of those thumbs is hitting the release? Would it happen to be the thumb on the shooting hand? __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

March 22, 2013, 12:31 PM	#2
nixfix Member Join Date: January 22, 2013 Posts: 18	Don't have this issue on my FNS-9, only way that would happen is with a death grip on mine. So given that, I suspect you may be able to get a stiffer spring to fix the issues? Just taking a guess here, but I know people do it on other guns.

March 22, 2013, 08:04 PM	#4
Frettbird Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6	Nah, but I've only shot it 50 rounds. The mags fall out. Nicely, actually. Might be the recoil, it's a bit sparky. I have big mitts and it has huge releases. I hate my range, my season pass is running out and I'm done there. Standing in the dark outside (cow pen roofs) shooting 25 yard minimums with these old eyes. It ain't working. I need to see what I'm doing, it's an FN...they been at it longer than me. Peace.

March 22, 2013, 09:01 PM	#5
gman3 Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Posts: 408	Have not had a problem with mine (yet) but co-workers have had their magazines come out in the car, at their desk, and other places as well as on the range. Will be the second issue that we have had with them. Supposedly there is going to be a fix for it from FN.

March 30, 2013, 10:37 PM	#6
justchadsmith Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2013 Posts: 1	I had the mags dropping out on me as well. I thought it was me at first but my fns40 is now on its way back for repair. Hopefully it won't take too long.