the mag isn't supposed to release in the holster, is it?

[sleeplessknight]

This is something I've been noticing over the last couple of weeks or so with my S&W1911Sc (4" Commander barrel). I've been carrying every day in a Crossbreed Supertuck, held at 3 o'clock on my hip. It's very comfortable, the pistol conceals well, but... a handful of times when I take the gun off for the night, I notice that the magazine has been released. It's still hanging around in the magazine well, but its like the mag release was pressed and the mag never removed. Has this ever happened to any of y'all, and how can I stop it from happening in the future?

--Lee

 

[Mike-Mike]

3 o'clock is the problem.

 

[sleeplessknight]

What's the better position for it?

 

[Mike-Mike]

try 4 or 5. Alot more comfortable and you mag release wont be sitting on you hip bone.

 

[DTR]

Actually it happened to me with my 1911 commander in a crossbread holster. I got a nicer holster and the problem went away.

 

[45collector]

Milt Sparks baby!

 

[sleeplessknight]

Hrmm, I'm open to recommendations...

 

[bostonasphalt2]

the problem is right handed strong hand LEFTIES RULE

 

[Warrior102]

There is nothing wrong with your holster, try moving it slightly to the rear as suggested so it rides off your hip, it will also be much more comfortable and ride closer to boot. I have a Crossbreed Supertuck and a S&W 1911PD Gunsite and have had no problems.

 

[Lucas McCain]

Hmmm Sounds like the new EOPS holster, it automatically unloads your gun thereby making it safe. (for the children).

 

[lackofexperience]

the problem is right handed strong hand LEFTIES RULE

 

[cekim]

the problem is right handed strong hand LEFTIES RULE

It's all fun and games until someone ejects a hot shell in their eye...

 

[bostonasphalt2]

It's all fun and games until someone ejects a hot shell in their eye...

Im left handed, BUT RIGHT EYE DOMINANT. WHAT NOW!?!?!

 

[Danrk6]

buy a glock. your mags won't fall out.

You also get to have Tupperware parties.

 

[cekim]

Im left handed, BUT RIGHT EYE DOMINANT. WHAT NOW!?!?!

Nyte Sytes - shells go down...

 

[bostonasphalt2]

buy a glock. your mags won't fall out.

I think Im lost on this one....

 

[TheRoland]

I think Im lost on this one....

Because your pistol will have kaboomed, you won't have a magazine to drop anymore.

 

[bostonasphalt2]

Because your pistol will have kaboomed, you won't have a magazine to drop anymore.

oh, bah. None of my 4 glocks will ever kaboom on me *knocks on wood*

 

[Zappa]

This problem isn't exclusive to 1911's and 3 O'Clock Carry.
I've seen a few incidents with PO's carrying M&P40's, in duty holsters, losing their mags on the seat of the cruiser.

 

[motormann]

modify the holster or the gun

I just looked at some pictures of that holster to see if the leather touches the mag release. Yes it looks like it does. maybe you can wet the leather and try molding it better around your gun. You could cut out that area creating a pocket for the button but that may cause it to hang up or get pressed on the draw.

You might want to try a stronger spring.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=385039

I'd assume this would fit the S&W but check first. Also check if S&W mag release protrudes further than a standard GI model.

 

[punx45]

at least you had the mag in at one point. half way through the day yesterday i noticed i had my pistol on my hip with no mag!

For. The. Loss.

 

[GSG]

I just looked at some pictures of that holster to see if the leather touches the mag release. Yes it looks like it does. maybe you can wet the leather and try molding it better around your gun. You could cut out that area creating a pocket for the button but that may cause it to hang up or get pressed on the draw.

The Crossbreed is an amazing holster, the most comfortable I've ever worn, but I took a pair of scissors and cut off the "body shield" portion of the leather. Much faster/smoother draw, and no problems.