First time at Range - Magazine Jiggle

[curt266]

Very Accurate, Kicks but not that bad with the 22 lb. Did have one jam / fail to feed, but probably because of the spring, blazer ammo, and being new. I did have one question I couldn't find mentioned on the site. Does the magazine jiggle quite a bit when fully loaded for everyone else?

[nametrux]

Did you mean when the mag is in or out of the p64? I checked 4 of mine and no jiggle in or out. Does this happen with different mags?

[curt266]

I only took one mag to the range. It jiggles while full in the gun. I'll have to try my other one... Didn't think of the obvious thing to try.

[daytonaknight]

Jiggle?

With a loaded magazine with the slide back... There is some play in both of mine such that the magazine moves up and down maybe 1/32-1/16 inch. With the slide forward, there is spring tension on the mag so it stays put.

I had a few jams when I first got my first P64. After a few trips to the range, it smoothed out fine. Me not holding it right? Gun needed breaking in? Took a few cleanings to get all the cosmoline out? Whatever, it has been totally reliable since then.

[gunneyrabbit]

curt266, that issue has been noted in the past. If the magazine is not numbered to your pistol, it "may" be an after an market issue and could be the cause. Also, keep in mind that some of these pistoles are over 40 years old and some got more use than others. If your pistol shoots accuratly I wouldn't worry to much about a little jiggling, it will be the last thing you'll have to worry about should you need to employ it for its dedicated use some day.
Good shooting to!
G.R.

[curt266]

Yeah, it is only when the slide is pulled back. When it is released it's just a little up and down movement no big deal. Extremely pleased with the DeSantis Nemesis for pocket carry.