[RodII]

My Staccato mags stick in my UpLALU loader if I push the loader all the way down on the mag. If I push it down just enough to load the round it works better and seldom sticks. I have thought about filing on spring loaded flap but am afraid that it may not work and effect other mags.

 

[squirrelsnest]

Welcome to the forums from Virginia.

 

[rangertrace]

I have the same issues with the new Gen2 and Gen3 STI mags. Its worth it though, because they now run like a top!1

 

[32autoD]

I have recently bought a Staccato XL. I am having difficulty loading the magazine with a Maglula. Any suggestions on modifications to the Maglula or some other speed loader?

From what I have seen on various forums this is a common problem. It happens whenever I fill my Staccato magazine with the Maglula. I've learned to just live with it...no damage to the loader, ammo, or mag.

 

[Old Grumpy]

Welcome aboard. It appears the issue you're encountering is no restricted just to you. Glad to have you.

Grumpy

 

[markm]

I had to file indents/notches on both sides of that spring loaded thing in the back to work with my STI/Staccato mags. Otherwilse they stick.

 

[JustBurningBoolits]

Depress the round into the magazine as you normally would and the put your finger on the end of the round and hold it there as you release the Maglula. Gets real easy once you get used to it.

 

[HumbleB]

My Staccato mags stick in my UpLALU loader if I push the loader all the way down on the mag. If I push it down just enough to load the round it works better and seldom sticks. I have thought about filing on spring loaded flap but am afraid that it may not work and effect other mags.

I am thinking that I would buy another Maglula just dedicated to my Staccato and modify it, but I first have to know how to modify the Maglula. I am not a gunsmith. Would need good instructions and pictures if possible.

 

[gotfish]

I've noticed the same thing, but never got around to posting anything about it. In my eyes, the Staccato mags are not only almost soft to the touch (no sharp edges near the mouth), the springs are pretty soft. I just load them by hand.

 

[parallax]

I've actually never needed a loader to full load a 2011 mags. I can just use my thumb, even when loading a 170mm mag. Using my UpLULA just makes it faster.

 

[HumbleB]

I've noticed the same thing, but never got around to posting anything about it. In my eyes, the Staccato mags are not only almost soft to the touch (no sharp edges near the mouth), the springs are pretty soft. I just load them by hand.

I have some old nerve damage so one hand does not have much strength. Can't do it by hand.

 

[Old Grumpy]

HumbleB, when you say you are having trouble could you be more specific? While my hands are too bad, I do have a bad hip and knees, so I fully understand physical limitations.

Grumpy

 

[HumbleB]

HumbleB, when you say you are having trouble could you be more specific? While my hands are too bad, I do have a bad hip and knees, so I fully understand physical limitations.

Grumpy

HumbleB, when you say you are having trouble could you be more specific? While my hands are too bad, I do have a bad hip and knees, so I fully understand physical limitations.

Grumpy

One hand has less than half the grip strength as the other

 

[gotfish]

HumbleB, when you say you are having trouble could you be more specific? While my hands are too bad, I do have a bad hip and knees, so I fully understand physical limitations.

Grumpy

No speaking for the OP, but in my case, it's almost as it the metal prong of the Maglula (that holds the cartridge down) gets stuck in the Staccato mags as you're loading. If I use my loader on these mags, I almost have to be careful not to press down too hard or let the prong go all the way into the magazine.

 

[markm]

I went shooting with my son and his new C2 yesterday and he had his new UpLALU too. It was sticking down on his mags and when you released the part that holds the bullets down the one on top would pop out. He stole mine that always works right after I modified it. As I mentioned above you just have to remove a little material here...

Otherwise it gets caught on the magazines here...

 

[HumbleB]

I went shooting with my son and his new C2 yesterday and he had his new UpLALU too. It was sticking down on his mags and when you released the part that holds the bullets down the one on top would pop out. He stole mine that always works right after I modified it. As I mentioned above you just have to remove a little material here...
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Otherwise it gets caught on the magazines here...
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Looks good. I will try it

 

[HumbleB]

Looks good. I will try it

I bought a new Maglula and a round file. After a little filing and fitting it works great. Thank you for the tip

 

[CraigC]

New to Staccato (just purchased a C2). I've noticed that these magazines are as easy to load as the single-stack 45's, since they narrow to single stack for the top 2-3 rounds. The UPLULA works great for my Browning Hi Power, though

 

[Reinz]

It’s never been a big enough of an issue for me to worry about.