Red Ryder Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Has anyone tried/used the Dawson Precision ez-off off base pads for Glock mags? http://www.dawsonprecision.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=+DAWSON+PRECISION+PRODUCTS:DP+EZ-Off+Baseplates+for+Glock Last year I shot the area 8 and after 6 stages my XDM mags were filthy and filled with sand. Disassembly of the XDM mags for cleaning was easy. This year I switched to a Glock and I am thinking about using these ez-off base pads since it is a pain in the arse to disassemble the glock mags. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Most people won't take the risk of this approach, but I think you'll find the Glock mags don't need to be cleaned all that often. I used the same mags for 5 or 6 years without ever cleaning them. I've recently started shooting a CZ, they need cleaning. I realize this is one of those posts that in no way answers the question, I just thought it's something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrr72 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I bought one (2mm over) to try out, and though it was a bit thicker than I would prefer, it does go on/off MUCH easier than the stock base pads. I will probably order some of the 1mm over next time. Are they worth 15$ Yeah, I guess so. It's only money, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I wouldn't recommend them as they seem a bit expensive for what they are. With a little practice and a Glock punch, you will be cleaning them in no time. The only times that I disassembled a mag in a match is when they are buried in sand, and when I go to reload them, I can hear it crunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyoshooter Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 for right or wrong, I cut the silly bump things off the body and make them work like regular mags. much cheaper. sorry for the drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 If you're shooting Production, you do need to worry about the weight, assuming you made other changes to the gun..... I'm in the "don't clean my mags ever" camp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtielke Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I switched to a Glock last year and quickly got frustrated with how hard it was to get the magazines apart. I tried the GTUL and like it a lot. Makes it much easier to get the base plates off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 If you need something that is easy on / off for cleaning, either use the Dawson pads or the GTUL. The dusty and sandy conditions of our local ranges make cleaning even Glock mags a necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I bought a GTUL & Brush from Chris Patty, works great http://www.cpwsa.com/Glock%20Parts.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have a set of the +.100 pads...because the stock pads sit flush with the Dawson magwell I use and I needed just a bit more sticking out for seating the mag reliably when shooting L-10 or IDPA. I find them to be easy off, but hard to get back on. And you still need a tool, I carry one of Dawsons little red screwdrivers in my range bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVvrroomm Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 ...since it is a pain in the arse to disassemble the glock mags. Any thoughts? I never understand how people have so much trouble disassembling a Glock magazine. Get yourself a Glock armorer's tool (or long 3/32" punch), grip inverted mag in weak hand, shove tool in hole, all the way to the hilt, pry tool forward. It is SO simple. It's literally 5 seconds per mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 ...since it is a pain in the arse to disassemble the glock mags. Any thoughts? I never understand how people have so much trouble disassembling a Glock magazine. Get yourself a Glock armorer's tool (or long 3/32" punch), grip inverted mag in weak hand, shove tool in hole, all the way to the hilt, pry tool forward. It is SO simple. It's literally 5 seconds per mag. I guess I am in the short bus group that has trouble disassembling the Glock mags. I have the GtuL. It makes it a little easier but not much. I will try grinding off the plastic part that makes it a pain. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swatcop Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I always had trouble getting glock mags apart until I went armorer school and someone showed me how to do it the right way. Once I saw it done I said, well don't I feel stupid. Just find someone who knows how to do it. and its a piece of cake. As far as cleaning them at the range, never had a need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I won a tool from Brownell's several years ago that is like a pair of pliers for the Glock mags... look here I would never have bought it, but it works (much) better than the GTUL in squeezing the mag for easy take-down... As a poster above noted, a Glock punch, a little squeeze from my other thumb and pointer, and a quick second of movement get mine apart. Unless I feel the grit when loading, mine only come apart once or twice a season. Other than that, I do take them apart when I first get them, and remove any of the excess plastic that seems to be common in Glock mags... If using base pads, I also bevel the follower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 While pushing in the insert with a punch, just press the rear corner of the baseplate into the top of a table. That provides the extra "umph" needed to easily remove the basepad, even on those pesky 10-rounders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I dont normally take my mags apart during a match but it helos having the basepads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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