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I don't know if anyone recalls, but I've had many problems with my almost-brand-new M9A1 slide not locking back after the last shot. The general consensus on this board was that I had a magazine problem. So I ordered two new magazines from onpoint and received them today, and this is what I found:
The first spring on the left is the old mag that came with the weapon, and the two on the right are the new springs - they are obviously not the same. Also, the new mags are noteably harder to load. So, my question is - when did the mag's change? All the mags are printed with the Steyr symbol, and onpoint claims they are factory mags, so I'm trusting they are. If the shorter springs are malfunctioning, do you think I can contact Steyr and try to work out some kind of swap? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The first spring on the left is the old mag that came with the weapon, and the two on the right are the new springs - they are obviously not the same. Also, the new mags are noteably harder to load. So, my question is - when did the mag's change? All the mags are printed with the Steyr symbol, and onpoint claims they are factory mags, so I'm trusting they are. If the shorter springs are malfunctioning, do you think I can contact Steyr and try to work out some kind of swap? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!