Ruger LCP 380 and ProMag MAG-447

[gtl1]

I bought a ProMag MAG-447 for my Ruger LCP 380 (half the price of a Ruger factory mag), but it doesn't seem to fit.

Has anyone else had issues with these mags in their LCP 380? Did you return it, replace it, or try to modify it to make it work?

Thanks

 

[ru44mag]

Never buy Pro Mag. They are probably the worst magazines made.

 

[gtl1]

Never buy Pro Mag. They are probably the worst magazines made.

Funny is the online stores I looked at all had pretty decent reviews. Then, I get one, and I google issues with the mag and that's all I see; 'Pro Mag is junk'.

 

[pudly]

Consider it a lesson learned. Magazines are the #1 point of failure in semi-autos. You won't want an unreliable mag for a carry gun.

 

[milton]

Friends don't let friends buy promag. I'd try to return it if you could. The only promags I've ever had ended up in the trash.

 

[snorko]

Promag magazines can be OK, especially for range use. I have found that the larger mags, ie those for an M&P full size, Beretta 92, S&W 5900, etc. work OK. Anything for smaller pistols, those more sensitive to bad mags IMHO, are worthless.

 

[gtl1]

Cheaper Than Dirt gave me a full refund no return needed. Now to buy a Ruger factory mag.

 

[snorko]

Cheaper Than Dirt gave me a full refund no return needed. Now to buy a Ruger factory mag.

the Ruger extended 7 round mags are awesome.

 

[cosermann]

Swore off ProMag a decade ago.

 

[ru44mag]

Seems like the LCP I had a few years ago had mags that said made in Italy. They looked like Mec-gar. Anytime you can buy an aftermarket mag from Mec-Gar, do it. They make mags for several of the big name companies. They are usually half the price and about as good as it gets. IMO.

 

[ru44mag]

Swore off ProMag a decade ago.

They were junk in the 1980's and they are junk now. I don't know how they stay in business.

 

[pudly]

They keep finding people who want to pay bottom dollar and don't know any better.

 

[cosermann]

They were junk in the 1980's and they are junk now. I don't know how they stay in business.

Has it been that long already? Ok, I swore them off 3 decades ago.

 

[Slapstick]

Pro mags are excellent mags for their intended purpose, practicing malfunction drills.

 

[ru44mag]

Pro mags are excellent mags for their intended purpose, practicing malfunction drills.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

the Ruger extended 7 round mags are awesome.

Have to agree. They are great carry mags. Pick one up each payday until you have 3-4.

 

[seldon14]

For handguns (minus the 1911) 99% of the time you should only buy factory or mecgar magazines.

 

[gtl1]

Checking back in.

I went to the range on Saturday. The plan was to shoot the LCP 380 at close range, the PT111G2 at mid range, and the AR at long distance.

I was finally able to get the ProMag to load and shot 12 rounds out of it without issue. I'm not sure why it wasn't cooperating before, but it seems to be fine now. It definitely won't be my carry mag or anything. I just wanted to have an extra one. I doubt I'll rely on it as a backup carry mag, either. Just thought I'd update the thread.

 

[looney2ns]

the Ruger extended 7 round mags are awesome.

 

[PGRChaplain]

The only Pro Mag I've ever seen work good is in a Hi Point Carbine. Pro Mag info says it won't work in the Carbine, go figure.........