S15 Magazine GEN 3 With Grip Chop Sleeve

Our patented 15-round S15 Gen 3 steel magazine, packaged with a Grip Chop Sleeve for a better grip on Shield Arms grip-chopped Glock® 43X and 48 pistols. Requires a steel mag catch. Made in the USA.
SKU: SA-S15-NC-GEN3-SLV
Availability: In stock
Old price: $49.99
$39.99
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Which One Do You Need?

Built for Shield Arms Grip-Chopped Pistols

This combo pairs an S15 with a Grip Chop Sleeve so it runs comfortably in a Glock® 43X or 48 converted by our S10 Grip Chop Service. Running a factory 43X or 48? You don't need the sleeve. Order the S15 Gen 3 Magazine on its own.

What Is the S15 Gen 3 with Grip Chop Sleeve?

It's our patented 15-round S15 Gen 3 steel magazine packaged with a Grip Chop Sleeve. The sleeve gives your hand a better grip when you run a full-length S15 in a Shield Arms grip-chopped Glock® 43X or 48, so the same pistol carries 10 rounds flush with an S10 or 15 with an S15. Made in the USA.

  • In the box: (1) S15 Gen 3 magazine, (1) Grip Chop Sleeve
  • Capacity: 15 rounds of 9mm
  • Made for: Shield Arms grip-chopped Glock® 43X and 48
  • Requires: a Shield Arms steel mag catch
Grip Chop Sleeve

Run a Full S15 in a Chopped Grip

A grip chop shortens the frame so the S10 sits flush for deep concealment. When you want 15 rounds, the S15 still fits the chopped pistol. The Grip Chop Sleeve fits with the S15 to give your hand a fuller, more secure grip on the shortened frame.

The S15 itself is the same length as the factory 10-round Glock® 43X/48 magazine but holds 5 more rounds. Its staggered geometry fits more rounds in the same space, for 50% more capacity in the same footprint.

Grip-Chopped Capacity

One Pistol, 10 to 25 Rounds

The S10 sits flush at 10. Add a sleeved S15 and the same pistol runs 15, or up to 25 with S15 extensions.

* S15 options run with the Grip Chop Sleeve. See the Grip Chop Service.

Gen 3

What's New in the S15 Gen 3

  • Made in the USA

    A new US-based manufacturer, with modular tooling that builds S15 and S10 magazines side by side.

  • Raised Ribs

    Ribs on the back of the magazine match the factory magazine's position in the mag well.

  • Tougher Steel

    New steel and a new heat treat: slightly thicker and tougher than earlier generations.

  • QPQ Finish

    A black nitrocarburized QPQ finish for hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

About the QPQ Finish

QPQ nitrocarburizing adds nitrogen and carbon to the steel's surface in a heated salt bath, forming a hard, even layer that resists wear and corrosion. Light scuffing of the surface finish is normal and doesn't affect durability.

Required

Run It With a Steel Mag Catch

The S15 is steel, and the factory polymer catch isn't compatible with it. Install our Standard S15 Mag Catch or Premium S15 Steel Mag Catch, both made in the USA. Another manufacturer's catch, or a first-generation aluminum catch, may cause reliability issues. Pistols converted by our Grip Chop Service come back with a steel catch already installed.

Specifications

In the box (1) S15 Gen 3 magazine, (1) Grip Chop Sleeve
Capacity 15 rounds, 9mm
Length Same as the factory 10-round Glock® 43X/48 magazine
Made for Shield Arms grip-chopped Glock® 43X and 48
Body Steel, Gen 3
Finish Black QPQ nitrocarburized
Base pad Impact-resistant, easy to remove
Extensions S15 +2, +5 and +10 (17, 20 or 25 rounds)
Mag catch Shield Arms steel catch required
Design Patented
Made in USA
Warranty Lifetime warranty plus Spring for Life
Questions

S15 with Grip Chop Sleeve FAQ

Do I need the sleeve?

Only if your 43X or 48 has been grip-chopped by Shield Arms. On a factory pistol, the S15 Gen 3 Magazine runs on its own.

I already own S15s. Can I buy just the sleeve?

Yes. The S15 Magazine Grip Chop Sleeve is sold separately and works with any S15 magazine option.

Can I add more capacity?

Yes. S15 +2, +5 and +10 extensions take it to 17, 20 or 25 rounds, and all run in a chopped pistol with the sleeve.

Do I need a steel mag catch?

Yes. The factory polymer catch isn't compatible with steel S-Series magazines. Use a Shield Arms Standard or Premium steel catch.

Is scuffing on the finish normal?

Yes. Light scuffing of the QPQ surface is normal and doesn't affect the magazine's durability.

What's covered?

A lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, plus free replacement springs for life through Spring for Life.

ODA Green

Used on: magazine extensions, magwells

ODA's (Operational Detachment Alpha) are the boots on the ground operational teams of a Special Forces Group. This color began as a special run for a deployed ODA. In continued support we have decided to continue the color as a standard offering and donate a portion of the proceeds to The Green Beret Foundation. Finish is anodized in green.

QPQ Nitrocarburizing Surface Treatment

Used on: magazines, barrels, slides

QPQ Nitrocarburizing is a type of surface treatment used to enhance the durability and corrosion resistance of metal parts. The process involves heating the metal in a controlled environment, where nitrogen and carbon are introduced to the surface of the metal. This forms a thin layer of a hard compound called "nitrides," which increase the surface hardness of the metal.

During the QPQ Nitrocarburizing process, the metal is immersed in a special salt bath and heated to high temperatures. The salt bath contains a mixture of chemicals that release nitrogen and carbon, which penetrate the surface of the metal. The process is carefully controlled to ensure that the nitrogen and carbon penetrate to a specific depth, creating a uniform layer of nitrides on the metal's surface.

The resulting nitride layer provides many benefits to the metal parts, including increased hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. This treatment helps to increase the lifespan and durability of metal parts, making them more reliable and long-lasting.

Any “scuffing” you see in the surface finish is completely normal, and will not affect the durability or corrosion resistance of the steel.

Electroless Nickel Plating

Used on: magazines

Silver electroless plating offers superior electrical conductivity and corrosion protection with excellent deposit uniformity and adhesion properties. This bright, reflective finish provides outstanding solderability and contact resistance while maintaining the consistent thickness and coverage that electroless plating processes are known for. Black electroless nickel plating provides these same exceptional deposit properties - including lubricity, hardness, and corrosion resistance - but with a fully conductive and uniform black surface finish that combines superior performance with an attractive dark appearance.

This item is controlled for export by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please check your state and local laws regarding magazine capacity restrictions.

Freedom Restricted States

If you live in a state that restricts magazine capacity we cannot ship to you unless you are law enforcement or otherwise exempt. If you are exempt from your state's ban please send us a copy of your documentation or official email to [email protected]. Please include your order number.

If you purchase from a ban state and you are NOT exempt, we will cancel your order and charge you a 5% cancellation fee.

Notice

GLOCK® is a federally registered trademark of GLOCK, Inc. and is one of many trademarks owned by GLOCK, Inc. and GLOCK Ges.m.b.H.  Neither Shield Arms nor this site are affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by GLOCK, Inc. or GLOCK Ges.m.b.H.  The use of "GLOCK" on this and associated pages on our website is merely to advertise the sale of GLOCK® pistols, parts, or components. For additional genuine GLOCK, Inc. and GLOCK Ges.m.b.H products and parts, visit www.glock.com.

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