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GLOCK® OEM Gen 5 Factory Magazine – 13 Round .45 ACP – High-Visibility Orange Follower – Black – 74198
The GLOCK® OEM Factory 13-Round .45 ACP Gen 5 Magazine (74198) represents the gold standard in heavy-caliber rimless handgun feeding technology, masterfully engineered by GLOCK Gastonia / Austria to deliver absolute mechanical reliability. While aftermarket imitation magazines or worn-out legacy clips often rely on brittle single-layer plastic walls and loose spring dynamics—frequently causing frustrating nose-diving jams, fail-to-feed short cycles, and cracked feed lips under intense recoil—the official GLOCK factory design provides a bulletproof solution. This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) accessory (764503056253) infuses rugged, combat-vetted metallurgy with modern visibility updates, providing an indispensable primary asset for intensive target training, everyday duty carry, and home-defense staging lines.
The structural foundation of this high-efficiency feeding core is driven by GLOCK's iconic **dual-walled composite architecture**. The interior consists of a precision-stamped, monolithic hardened steel liner that maintains rigid internal geometric lines under full spring payload pressure. This metal core is permanently encased in a proprietary, impact-resistant high-tech polymer outer shell. Engineered to survive crushing drops onto concrete, freezing temperature drops, and aggressive gun-cleaning solvents, this unique formulation prevents outer wall swelling and allows the mag to drop free smoothly from the frame during high-speed combat reloads. The defining technical edge of the 74198 configuration is its factory-integrated **high-visibility neon orange tracking follower**, which yields instantaneous visual confirmation of an empty chamber workspace or low-ammo threshold when peering into an open slide block.
The true operational highlight of this factory component lies in its optimized Gen 5 ergonomics and universal backwards compatibility. Driven linearly by a heavy-duty, **tempered high-tensile steel coil spring**, the mag presents large, rimless .45 Auto cartridges at a flawless, tilt-free presentation angle to optimize barrel feed ramp tracking. The base is completed by an **extended Gen 5 polymer floorplate featuring a slightly flared front lip**, yielding vital extra finger leverage to pull the magazine clear if it becomes bound by heavy mud or field grit. Engineered with dual-sided ambidextrous mag catch notches, this 3.40-ounce milestone functions flawlessly across **GLOCK G21, G21 SF, and G30 platforms spanning Generations 3, 4, and 5** (as well as .45 ACP pistol-caliber carbines using standard Glock mag wells).
Includes: (1) GLOCK OEM Gen 5 Factory 13-Round .45 ACP Magazine (Hardened Steel Internal Liner, High-Impact Black Polymer Exterior Shell, High-Visibility Orange Anti-Tilt Follower, Flared Floorplate), and Original GLOCK Factory Branded Presentation Retail Packaging.
*State Capacity Compliance Notice: Because this factory double-stack magazine holds a maximum payload of 13 rounds of ammunition, it cannot be shipped directly to restrictive jurisdictions enforcing strict 10-round magazine capacity limitations (including CA, CT, DC, HI, MA, MD, NJ, NY, RI, WA, and select municipalities within IL). Please verify your regional and municipal statutory parameters prior to checking out to maintain strict local compliance.
Key Features
- Legendary Steel-Lined Composite Shell: Hardened steel inner lining prevents feed-lip deformation under continuous spring pressure, wrapped in a smooth, drop-free polymer exterior.
- High-Visibility Neon Orange Follower: Vibrant anti-tilt tracking follower provides immediate, low-light visual status updates through the slide workspace when running dry.
- Tempered High-Tensile Steel Spring: Calibrated heavy-duty internal spring delivers perfectly uniform upward pressure from the first heavy cartridge down to the last empty shell.
- Flared Gen 5 Baseplate Profile: Slightly extended bottom floorplate offers enhanced purchase for positive seating inside deep grips and fast, tactical extractions.
- Ambidextrous Retention Cuts: Features dual side-locking notches to interface perfectly with standard or reversed left-handed magazine releases.
- Universal Backwards Compatibility: Drops seamlessly into all full-sized .45 ACP Glock frames, matching Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 mechanical configurations effortlessly.
Product Specifications
- Brand: GLOCK® (Deutsch-Wagram, Austria / Distributed in Gastonia, NC)
- Product Line: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Factory Replacement Series
- Model Designation: GLOCK® 21 Gen 5 13rd .45 ACP Magazine
- SKU / MPN: 74198 (Alternative Part Identifiers: GLO-74198 / GLK74198 / 47253-01)
- Firearm Platform Compatibility: GLOCK® G21, G21 SF, G30 (Fits Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 Full-Size Frames)
- PCC Carbine Fitment Cross-Reference: KRISS Vector® .45 ACP, Alpha Ordnance AR-45, TNW Aero Survival Rifle
- Caliber Class Chambering: .45 Auto / .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol Only)
- Maximum Magazine Capacity: 13 Rounds (Standard Full-Size Double-Stack Payload)
- Tube Interior Composition: Precision-Stamped Full-Length Hardened Steel Liner
- Tube Exterior Composition: Proprietary High-Impact Self-Lubricating Black Technical Polymer
- Follower Profile System: High-Visibility Neon Orange Injection-Molded Anti-Tilt Technical Polymer
- Internal Spring Architecture: Premium Tempered High-Tensile Steel Coil Spring
- Baseplate Profile: Slightly Flared Gen 5 Impact-Resistant Shrouded Polymer Floorplate
- Disassembly Interface: Standard Dual-Side Polymer Retaining Dimple Tabs
- Product Net Assembly Weight: 3.40 oz (96.4 g) - Ultra-Tough Combat Duty Framework
- Total Packaging Box Mass: ~0.55 lbs (Enclosed Inside Protective Padded Retail Package)
- UPC Barcode: 764503056253
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