[ccryder]

I passed up 4-5 Mark II magazines at the gun show last weekend. I purchased 2 Mark III magazines on Ebay and one turned out to be a Mark II (they turned up after the show). My stock 22/45 Mark III functions fine with Mark II as well as Mark III magazines. I was wondering what is the purpose of the extra notch on the Mark III magazine (The magazine catch is lower on the body of the magazine.)

Thanks
Neil S.

 

[bhale187]

I've heard that its part of the magazine safety function (won't fire with mag removed), but I don't know that for sure because I've never taken one down to inspect it myself.

 

[ccryder]

In our little town of Lebanon, TN we have 5 gun shops. Yesterday I stopped by one and there were 10, 22/45 Mark III magazines on the shelf. Now there is 7. If anyone wants one PMme and I'll get you in touch.

Neil S