Mag base plates

[Sqhertz]

Was curious if anyone had a change in reliability when swapping out their mags base plate with another one like Pearce?

 

[Nomadic Vagabond]

I have the Pearce baseplates as well as the NDZ ones. I like the look of the Pearce better but they are a little too long. NDZ baseplates feel perfect in my hand but look weird.

I feel that I am more accurate with my baseplates as compared to the standard (non-extended) mag.

 

[Bkreutz]

I use Taylor Freelance and Speed Shooter Specialties baseplates. Both have not had any problems. I use the stock springs on the SSS +0 plates and aftermarket springs on my TF +5 and +10 plates.

 

[Sqhertz]

OK, cool. Never heard or read of any issues but wanted to be sure. Looking at the Pearce for my shield.

 

[CatSnipah]

I put the NDZ plates on my 7-round shield mags. Good function, no negative impact to concealability, and I think they look just fine.

 

[Bkreutz]

Didn't realize you guys were talking about Shield's, don't know anything about them. (you need to put "Shield" somewhere in the OP title or question ). Disregard my previous post.

 

[Sqhertz]

No worries. I was asking in general but looking for one for my shield.

 

[andrewcdub]

I have the pearce extensions on mine. Got them for $18.00 free shipping on Amazon for 2 of them. Was gonna get the NDZ's but at $16-18 a piece the Pearce were way cheaper.

 

[Enzo]

Just got the Pearce base plate for the 7 round Shied mag 2 days ago. I have XL hands and that little bit more of grip feels perfect, like holding the 8 round mag with the xgrip extension.
Very nice upgrade and still keeps the 7 round mag more concealable than the 8.

 

[mustangman]

Put Pearce on my Shield, works like a charm. To me it looks, and feels more like an extension of the gun than an add on.

 

[Llando88]

New shooter here, would ya'll mind a dumb question?

Why would you want a different baseplate on a magazine?

I'm assuming we are talking about the small rectangular piece that slides under the bottom of the mag to keep the mag spring captured?

 

[Robotech]

These base plates add a small extension that some people find helpful, particularly for varying hand sizes, to better stabilize their grip.

 

[OldCat]

New shooter here, would ya'll mind a dumb question?

Why would you want a different baseplate on a magazine?

I'm assuming we are talking about the small rectangular piece that slides under the bottom of the mag to keep the mag spring captured?

There are at least three reasons that I can think of:
1. To extend the grip.
2. To add additional capacity.
3. To customize the look of your gun or to mark the magazine to make ID of loads positive.

I have a Pearce grip extender on my 7 round and the 8 round was fine as it is. It gives my pinkie something to rest on.

 

[CatSnipah]

New shooter here, would ya'll mind a dumb question?

Why would you want a different baseplate on a magazine?

I'm assuming we are talking about the small rectangular piece that slides under the bottom of the mag to keep the mag spring captured?

Not dumb at all.

Good list posted above as a follow-up to your question.

I do it to give me a better grip (pinky), yet still maintain the low profile of the 7 round mag for concealability.

The length and thickness of the end of your grip/mag well area tends to be a critical dimension in regards to concealing comfortably.