Mag loading tool damages follower?

checkmyswag · October 16, 2011, 05:30 PM

Been using the mag loading tool on a Ruger SR40...

never used one before and i place the tool on the magazine then load up 15 rounds.

Was looking at the follower, it has a scratch/dent in it now from where the mag tool was pressing on it.

I then thought about it, and loaded the first round, then used the mag tool after that.

Feel like I should replace the followers although the gun functions fine.

What do you think and what should I do in the future?

Pahoo · October 16, 2011, 05:37 PM

What is the material of the follower? Sounds like plastic and obviously softer than you thumb-saver. ...

I'd say that if you are going to have any doubts about how it will perform, in the future, replace it or just use it at the range. ...

Be Safe !!!

Dashunde · October 16, 2011, 05:39 PM

I'm not sure about yours Ruger's, but all of my Glock mags have a dent in the follower - it appears to be normal wear from the last round being scooped out by the slide.
I dont use a loader.

checkmyswag · October 16, 2011, 05:46 PM

Ah, interesting...could be that, just the round being taken off the mag follower?

Coach Z · October 16, 2011, 05:51 PM

I know my Walther PPS mags all show a dent / smooth spot on the followers from the slide going across them and I don't use a loader for my single stacks (yet).

I'm curious what loader you're using?

checkmyswag · October 16, 2011, 06:48 PM

The loader from the factory was used. Thinking that im seeing a problem where there isn't one.

trex1310 · October 16, 2011, 11:11 PM

If it aint broke ........

October 16, 2011, 05:30 PM	#1
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Mag loading tool damages follower? Been using the mag loading tool on a Ruger SR40... never used one before and i place the tool on the magazine then load up 15 rounds. Was looking at the follower, it has a scratch/dent in it now from where the mag tool was pressing on it. I then thought about it, and loaded the first round, then used the mag tool after that. Feel like I should replace the followers although the gun functions fine. What do you think and what should I do in the future?

October 16, 2011, 05:37 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 4,407	WOW, that's a new one !!! What is the material of the follower? Sounds like plastic and obviously softer than you thumb-saver. ... I'd say that if you are going to have any doubts about how it will perform, in the future, replace it or just use it at the range. ... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

October 16, 2011, 05:51 PM	#5
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	I know my Walther PPS mags all show a dent / smooth spot on the followers from the slide going across them and I don't use a loader for my single stacks (yet). I'm curious what loader you're using? __________________ Love my guns

October 16, 2011, 11:11 PM	#7
trex1310 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 389	If it aint broke ........ __________________ NRA Life Member Certified in laziness Certified in watching TV Certified in BBQ on the Green Egg

October 16, 2011, 05:39 PM	#3
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Posts: 1,432	I'm not sure about yours Ruger's, but all of my Glock mags have a dent in the follower - it appears to be normal wear from the last round being scooped out by the slide. I dont use a loader.

October 16, 2011, 05:46 PM	#4
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Ah, interesting...could be that, just the round being taken off the mag follower?

October 16, 2011, 06:48 PM	#6
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	The loader from the factory was used. Thinking that im seeing a problem where there isn't one.