Golden Eagle Type 870 M8870 (Compact) Mag/Shells Stuck

[WildBoneZ]

Hi All, 

Small but niggly issue with 870 (Brand New)

The magazine/shells do not always want to release when I hit the the mag release. I find they get stuck and you need to wiggle them out with a small screwdriver which is less than ideal for reloading. 

I was thinking it maybe the shells that come with the shotty, has anyone else ran into this issue? I checked through the forum but could not find a related topic.

I'm used to the springer shotguns in the past and they would happily flip the shell out when you hit the eject. 

 

[Cannonfodder]

Mine sometimes does that too and as I understand it it's a common problem and can be prevented by not being gentle with the release button. Also  if/when it happens I find it easiest to push the shell back in and hit the release button again rather than trying to lever it out with a tool

 

[WildBoneZ]

Thank you @Cannonfodder

I did find that being a bit rougher with the release button sprang out the shell, 

Was curious if it was a common issue or I had a lemon, 

I know gas shotties are temperamental at best!