LeviSS Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was going to pick up a few 17rd Mec-Gar mags for my CZ. I'd like to add base pads to them. I like that the springers are considerably less expensive and that you end up with the same length magazine as the factory 18rd mags. The shockbottles seem to be popular too. Is there any downside to the springers? Any reason to choose shockbottles over them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 No downside to the Springers at all. They are gtg. Money wasn't a restriction when I was considering base pads. I went with Springers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Springers are cheaper, come in different colors, and you can get custom engraving on them. The Shockbottles are easier to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I've got both. Shockbottle seem to be made a little better. Springer are a softer metal I think because they scar up easier when dropping in gravel and other hard material. I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviSS Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks. Any other opinions before I order them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Well my 16 round Mecgars with rubber Basepads have served me without issues for years. The only downside is that they have less to grab and nowhere to slap on grip tape. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There's a larger gap between the pad and the frame (when the mag is installed) with the ShockBottle pads. Shock Bottle Springer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There's a larger gap between the pad and the frame (when the mag is installed) with the ShockBottle pads. Shock Bottle Springer Great comparison photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Here's a photo of different mags and bases. 10rd, 17 MG, 19 MG, CZC/MG with ShockBottle, MG with Springer. Edited November 14, 2015 by Quack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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