Sticky mag release. Lube?

[cjive134]

Luber? I have my new P10c with a June 2018 test firing. It has a hard mag release. I have watched some videos on what needs polishing, but haven't seen anyone live the V channel on the release button. Is this because that is a bad idea for some reason? Is there anything else that needs corrected besides polishing the contact points?

[armoredman]

Yes, the ambi mag release P-10C can be stiff. I dribbled lube in the channel and watched TV while working the button back and forth. It got it down to where I can use it easily enough without a whole lot of effort. I never dismounted it and polished it, but I've heard of people getting good results. I would also say I'm willing to bet Cajun Gun Works has something special for the mag release, without even looking.

[Rickytick]

Until it loosens up, if you push up on the bottom of the mag when pushing release the mag will drop easier.

[cjive134]

I polished all the contact points inside, and it did help. Not as smooth as a unidirectional mag release, but a god start. I put a little Tetra grease on the V block too.

I will try pushing up on the mag.

As to aftermarket fixes, I did see that APEX makes a replacement mag release that is supposed to address this issue. It makes the release unidirectional instead of ambi. but this doesn't bother me at all. It's $68? I believe, which is a bit spendy.

[GO WYO]

Until it loosens up, if you push up on the bottom of the mag when pushing release the mag will drop easier.

Works for me.