Mec-Gar® USA "G-Mag" Series GLOCK® 17/47 Compatible Magazine – 15 Round 9mm Luger – Anti-Friction Coating – MGG171500A
The Mec-Gar® USA "G-Mag" Series GLOCK® 17 and 47 Compatible 15-Round 9mm Steel Magazine (MGG171500A) represents a premier paradigm shift in aftermarket rimless duty feeding technology, masterfully engineered in Italy to bring premium metal magazine kinetics to the world's most ubiquitous polymer-framed pistol line. While standard factory Glock magazines rely on a thick, dual-walled polymer outer shell over a thin steel liner—frequently resulting in a bulky magazine body that can bind inside fouled mag wells, experience internal friction drops under heavy carbon loading, and require polymer-shaving modifications to accommodate custom metal magazine releases—the Mec-Gar G-Mag re-architects the platform. This highly advanced feeding instrument (765595900042) trades thick external polymer walls for an ultra-slick, heat-treated carbon steel chassis, providing a rugged, high-reliability feeding core optimized for state-regulated low-capacity territories, intensive range training, and defensive staging loops.
The structural foundation of this performance component is precision-stamped from a monolithic stock of heavy-gauge, heat-treated carbon steel. Custom-tailored to exactly match the internal dimensions of full-sized Glock grip frames, this seamless all-metal configuration easily resists feed-lip spreading or side-wall deformation under full spring pressure. The defining technical edge of the MGG171500A layout is its proprietary **Anti-Friction Coating (AFC) finish**. This deeply slick matte black chemical barrier drops surface resistance inside the tube by up to 90%, allowing defensive 9x19mm Parabellum cartridges to stack cleanly while enabling ultra-fast, drop-free extraction cycles. Even better, unlike other metal aftermarket options on the market, Mec-Gar's advanced geometry is engineered to interface seamlessly with your factory Glock polymer magazine catch, meaning **you do not need to purchase a metal magazine release** to prevent part wear.
The true functional highlight of this state-compliant tracking asset lies in its premium internal architecture and high-visibility tracking features. Driven smoothly by a premium, tension-matched **high-tensile music wire coil spring paired with an anti-tilt polymer follower**, the magazine pushes heavy defensive sub-sonic or supersonic ammunition up to the feed ramp with absolute linear uniformity. To provide immediate visual status updates during intense multi-gun stages or dynamic reloading blocks, the internal follower is molded from a **high-visibility neon green polymer**. Completed by a specialized, shrouded **high-impact polymer extended baseplate** that seamlessly continues down past the frame heel to shield the mag well from dirt entry, this 3.10-ounce tracking asset delivers absolute mechanical authority across **GLOCK G17, G34, G45, and G47 variants**.
Includes: (1) Mec-Gar USA G-Mag Series GLOCK 17/47 Compatible 15-Round 9mm Steel Magazine (Heat-Treated Carbon Steel Anti-Friction Coating), High-Visibility Green Anti-Tilt Follower, High-Tensile Music Wire Spring, Shrouded Polymer Floorplate, and Original Mec-Gar Factory Branded Retail Packaging.
*State Capacity Compliance & Platform Compatibility Note: Because this factory-engineered steel magazine is physically limited to a total payload of 15 rounds, it serves as a compliant option for shooters navigating specific regional limits (such as CO and IL). However, it remains restricted in jurisdictions enforcing strict 10-round capacity limits (including CA, CT, DC, HI, MA, MD, NJ, NY, RI, and WA). Additionally, please note that due to basepad clearance boundaries, this magazine is NOT compatible with the Glock 19X, the Stealth Arms Platypus, or pistols outfitted with tightly funneled aftermarket competition mag wells.
Key Features
- Full-Metal Carbon Steel Tube: Eliminates bulky factory polymer outer walls, maximizing internal volume smoothness while dropping freely from fouled weapon frames.
- Advanced Anti-Friction Coating (AFC): Specialized low-resistance finish ensures rapid cartridge presentation, reduces carbon binding, and thwarts sweat-induced oxidation lines.
- No Special Mag Release Required: Intelligently engineered to work flawlessly with your pistol's native OEM polymer magazine release without causing material gouging or tear.
- High-Visibility Green Follower: Vibrant neon tracking follower yields instant chamber-empty tracking through the open slide workspace or empty mag configurations.
- Premium Music Wire Coil Spring: Heavy-duty high-tensile spring provides reliable upward pressure to ensure consistent slide lockup precisely on the empty cycle chamber loop.
- Shrouded Polymer Baseplate: Impact-resistant bottom floorplate flares out slightly to offer maximum grip purchase during high-speed extraction loops from tactical kit pouches.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Mec-Gar® USA / Mec-Gar S.r.l. (Brescia, Italy / Distributed in Middletown, CT)
- Product Line: Premium "G-Mag" Series Metal Handgun Magazines
- Model Designation: Mec-Gar GLOCK® 17/47 Compatible 15-Round 9mm Steel Magazine
- SKU / MPN: MGG171500A (Alternative Part Identifiers: MGG1715-00A / MG-G171500A)
- Firearm Platform Compatibility: GLOCK® G17, G34, G45, G47 (Fits Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 Full-Size Frames)
- Caliber Class Chambering: 9x19mm Parabellum / 9mm Luger
- Maximum Magazine Capacity: 15 Rounds (State-Compliant Restricted Payload Setup)
- Tube Core Composition: High-Grade Heat-Treated Stamped Carbon Steel
- Surface Finish Class: Technical Low-Friction Anti-Friction Coating (AFC Matte Black)
- Follower Profile System: High-Visibility Neon Green Self-Lubricating Anti-Tilt Technical Polymer
- Internal Spring Architecture: Premium High-Tensile Music Wire Coil Spring
- Baseplate Profile: Shrouded High-Impact Injection-Molded Polymer Floorplate
- Disassembly Retainer: Slide-Lock Steel Inner Retaining Pad Matrix
- Product Net Assembly Weight: ~3.10 oz (87.8 g) - Rigid All-Metal Framework
- Total Packaging Pack Mass: ~0.50 lbs (Enclosed Inside Protective Padded Retail Wrap)
- UPC Barcode: 765595900042
