ZEV Introduces (Expensive) OEM Glock Mag Extension
ZEV Technologies, known for their plethora of attractive and high-end Glock accessories, has released yet another attractive and high-end Glock accessory, this time turning their machining expertise to magazine extensions for OEM Glock magazines. ZEV had previously released a magazine extension for Magpul’s GL9 series of magazine which is potentially a moot product, as Magpul released a 21 round version just a bit ago.
Like the Magpul oriented release, the new base pad is extremely attractive, manufactured from billet aluminum. The body is milled with both aesthetic cuts and functional ones including flaring the bottom of the magazine for solid grip purchase and dimpling the bottom of the magazine when beating full magazines into battery.
Zev’s system consists of three parts, the extension housing, the bottom pad, and an high-power spring for function when loaded to its full 22 (17 + 5) round capacity for 9mm. For .40 S&W / .357 Sig shooters, additional capacity is rated as +4 due to the larger rounds. The extension will work with any standard capacity magazine for generations of 9mm Glocks (19, 17, 34, etc.) and their .40 S&W / .357 Sig counterparts.
The pad is available now directly from Zev and through their dealer network. Available colors including a visually striking red and standard anodized black. Retail is pegged at $44.00, not including the OEM compatible magazine.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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OK this would be great right up until you dropped it on the ground.
Then it would look like ship, and your $44 investment would be ruined.
I think it is great that people come up with new ideas, but they have to be good ideas.
This product is for people who are just looking for some place to spend money.
Maybe you should spend that money on a trip to a shooting school.
It would be worth $44 dollars to have a 5 round extended mag for a 10mm Glock 20 IF it was guaranteed 100 percent reliable.
But for a 9mm Glock 17 or 19, $44 dollars more or less will get you a 33 round Glock factory mag that IS 100 percent reliable with no assembly required, so what's the point? As far as a 40 or a 357 it makes more sense but it's still a lot of money.