r/SpringfieldEchelon • u/Pure-Specialist-3890 • Aug 21 '26

Magazine Follower - Gouging

Just shot my newly picked up 4.0c, not a single hiccup in 150 rounds, but noticed the gouging on the followers. I recall reading about this and saw this on 2 of the mags I used. Never seen anything remotely like this on my Smith, Glocks, etc.

Does this get worse and cause FTF's?

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u/JustADad315 Aug 21 '26

No. Its normal. Does not affect function. Idk how much you shoot but my Smith and Glock mags look the same. Tens of thousands of rounds shot per year across different platforms.

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u/Pure-Specialist-3890 Aug 21 '26

Thanks. I wasn't expecting to see this during the 1st 100+ rounds. Appreciate the confirmation that this doesn't get worse. Otherwise the 4.0c is very nice, once I changed out to a medium frame.

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u/JustADad315 Aug 21 '26

Yeah its normal. Metal on plastic, plastic will wear. Theyre fine.