Abstract: A magazine follower is disclosed. The magazine follower may include: a magazine spring receptacle having, a bullet support surface having a first portion and a second portion, each bullet support portion is shaped to support a bullet in the magazine. Therefore, the second portion protrudes from the first portion. The magazine follower further includes a metallic flange, extending from the first portion and positioned in the front of the bullet support surface, in a direction facing a chamber of a firearm when the magazine follower is assembled in a magazine and the magazine is inserted into the firearm.