Are Taran Tactical Mag Extenders Reliable?

[STAMarine]

My favorite pistol (for today at least) is a G45 that I run 19x magazines in exclusively. I like the looks of the Taren Tactical extenders. It's a 100pct looks thing. Even if it is a toy addition, I can't truck with an accessory that takes away from function or is unreliable. The whole weird gun bunny thing isn't even on my mind. I can get one from Esoteric or one of the other distributors, but they're still the same Taran product. Do any of you all use and trust them?

[Inkslinger]

I haven’t tried them on my Glocks, but they make my M&P auto-forward. I’m fine with that for training and general range use, but I don’t use them for concealed carry.

[Straight Shooter]

Ive got them on some factory Glock 9mm & .45ACP mags...I like them, theyve been reliable and I cant point to any problems Ive had out of them, some Ive used for many years now.

[Disciple]

I haven’t tried them on my Glocks, but they make my M&P auto-forward. I’m fine with that for training and general range use, but I don’t use them for concealed carry.

What does "auto-forward" mean and why is it bad for CC?

[gaijin]

When shot to slide lock and reload mag slammed into pistol- slide automatically goes forward into battery, without using slide stop/release.

[Disciple]

When shot to slide lock and reload mag slammed into pistol- slide automatically goes forward into battery, without using slide stop/release.

Ah, that. I have always considered that a feature rather than a bug, but I am open to correction.

[EzGoingKev]

I have (5) Glock 43 magazines and all of them have a TTI +1 base plate installed. They have over 2k rounds on them and have never given me any trouble.

[Inkslinger]

Ah, that. I have always considered that a feature rather than a bug, but I am open to correction.

It would be a “feature” if it did it with every magazine and every handgun you own. It also isn’t a guarantee that it will fully go into battery if it happens. If you get used to it happening and it doesn’t, hope it’s on the range and not a life or death moment. Consistency and reliability are essential for concealed carry or duty in my opinion.

[Spiffums]

When shot to slide lock and reload mag slammed into pistol- slide automatically goes forward into battery, without using slide stop/release.

That is why I didn't jump on the M&P 2.0 train. My gen 1's both auto forward and I love it! Use them for IDPA and have no 2nd thoughts about CCing the 4.25". I put the extra power springs in my mags for the 10 round count for the games.

[TomMcC]

I have 3 for my FS M&P, and 3 for my wife's 34. I, my wife, and son have put thousands of rounds through both and never had a problem at all. I know others with many rounds through theirs with no problems. This is the first time I've heard of them auto disassembling. Mine on the M&P have been dropped to the ground probably in the hundreds of times also.