SlvrDragon50 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Anyone using these? https://www.ebay.com/itm/PMAG-Gen-3-base-pad-223-556-300-billet-aluminum-Made-in-the-USA-/132527949933 I know they make the metal ELS adapters which are pretty popular. Saw they make a ton of other neat mag pouches, metal ELS brackets, etc. Edited April 15, 2018 by SlvrDragon50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecn515 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just my opinion here, but there is really no need for magazine extensions for the rifle, especially ones of that shape and style. There's two parts to that thought process. First, as many matches as I've shot I can't recall a time that I needed more than 40rds but less than 45rds. Meaning that a baseplate wouldn't have save me a reload where as a d60 which is legal in most tac ops rule sets would have. Normal pmags are very cheap, around $15 normally which is substantially less than most baseplates. Just buy one or two of each 20, 30, and 40rd mags and save the rest that you would have spend on baseplates for a d60. Second, baseplate that are metal and smooth like that are slick. Furthermore the curvature of that mag makes it so that you get very little contact when you go prone, and as already discussed the contact you get offers less than ideal grip. To correct that angle for going prone I use magpul ranger plates, they are like $3/each. Ranger plates correct that angle issue and are made of rubber so you get good grip when you go prone with them, they offer a much more stable position. The other option that accomplishes the same goal if you feel like you still NEED extensions is the new taylor freelance tmag baseplates. They are the same angle as ranger plates, add 2rds to the mag, have actual grip on the bottom, and can be used to couple mags together. I use a set of them on my 20rd mags since most conventional couplers don't work on 20rd mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortrader Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 hours ago, ecn515 said: Just my opinion here, but there is really no need for magazine extensions for the rifle, especially ones of that shape and style. There's two parts to that thought process. It's all about the coolness factor. I have TTI bases on my 30 rounders. Most matches around my area have adopted the former FNH 3G rules that state no more than 30 rounds per magazine regardless of length. The base makes reloading easier when there is a round in the chamber because the base adds +5 to capacity. I don't know anything about the bases the OP posted but they look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecn515 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, poortrader said: It's all about the coolness factor. I have TTI bases on my 30 rounders. Most matches around my area have adopted the former FNH 3G rules that state no more than 30 rounds per magazine regardless of length. The base makes reloading easier when there is a round in the chamber because the base adds +5 to capacity. I don't know anything about the bases the OP posted but they look nice. I get that a magazine with less tension on the top round is easier to seat, but with that in mind why not just use a 40rd mag loaded to 30 if length isn't a concern. It's a much cheaper option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I've been in situations where the extra 6 rounds from a TTI base has allowed me to change mags in a much better place than a standard 40 would have. Just a thought. Another option that I'd like to test for prone stability in the near future:http://taylorfreelance.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, TonytheTiger said: I've been in situations where the extra 6 rounds from a TTI base has allowed me to change mags in a much better place than a standard 40 would have. Just a thought. Another option that I'd like to test for prone stability in the near future:http://taylorfreelance.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=231 That's the other baseplate I was considering. PK's review of it looked fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecn515 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, TonytheTiger said: I've been in situations where the extra 6 rounds from a TTI base has allowed me to change mags in a much better place than a standard 40 would have. Just a thought. Another option that I'd like to test for prone stability in the near future:http://taylorfreelance.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=231 I mentioned those baseplates in my first post on this thread. I have two sets of them, they're great. Alot cheaper than some of the other options out there and much better for prone than any of the other extensions I've seen or used. Again, also usefull to coupling 20rd mags as most other options don't work on mags that short. Edited April 15, 2018 by ecn515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 @ecn515I guess you did mention the TF bases already, I apparently hadn't noticed. Glad to hear you say they're working as advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedevil008 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I have am a fan of basepads for two reasons: 1) it allows me to run a magazine in between the length of a 30 and a 40 for prone. 2) The added weight makes an empty mag drop quicker. There's been plenty of times where I have shot a 28-30 round stage where a couple extra rounds is helpful, but running a 40 adds too much length and either makes prone more difficult (I'm a shorter guy) or makes dumping it in a barrel just a hair riskier. D60's are not legal at all matches btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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