follower in Ruger 8 round .45 mags

[SteveSatch]

I have 10 factory Ruger 8 round .45 mags that have a two piece metal follower. I just bought two more factory that have a black plastic one piece follower. Anyone know why/when the switch? I can post pics later if no one knows what I'm talking about.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[jtf650]

I think the plastic follower was used on the earlier, 7 round version of the mags. How many rounds do the plastic follower mags take?

 

[SteveSatch]

Thanks, you're right they hold 7 and not 8. The guy who sold them (not from this forum) gave me bad info. Rats.

 

[GaryA]

If it pains you to look at them, send them to me. I understand there are some who feel the 7 rounders are more reliable. I couldn't say not having had any trouble with either 7 or 8 rounders.

 

[jtf650]

I think all you would need to change is the follower and the mag spring to upgrade to 8 round capacity.

 

[pyth0n]

I think all you would need to change is the follower and the mag spring to upgrade to 8 round capacity.

That's right and I got the springs & followers from Midway. Springs were about $3.09 and followers $2.99 + s&h. And they're ruger parts.

 

[Mandan]

I also bought a Mag with a plastic follower. Disassembled the mag and cut about 1/4" off the follower. It now holds 8 just like the others do!
And the follower goes up & down the mag better since there is less friction.