randull Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Hey guys, just like the title says, I'm trying to figure out what basepads to use with some STI gen 1 tubes. Everyone has recommended the taran basepads but I have gotten no definitive answer on which size to use for gen 1 tubes to make them fit the gauge; I dont have a gauge myself and don't intend on getting one until I start shooting the larger area matches. Do I use the 3mm to be safe or do the 4g2 work as well? So far I am running some gen 1 tubes with grams internals, any help or input is appreciated. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 They’re all slightly different. I will say that I have some Gen 1 tubes and the older 4mm pads won’t fit the 140 garage. I don’t know about the newer base pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If you don't/can't gauge them get 3mm they should still hold 20 in a 40S&W All my 4g2 work but I did trim the rear of the feed lips on a couple to fit the gauge. Ask around at your local club someone has to have one you can use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 For gen 1 you can use taran 3mm or the dawson snl. Gen 2 the dawson snl will not fit the gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 7 hours ago, sauza45 said: For gen 1 you can use taran 3mm or the dawson snl. Gen 2 the dawson snl will not fit the gauge the dawson snl i put on one of my gen 1 sti ~170tubes didn't fit the gauge for open. the dawson snl's on my four sti gen 1 tubes that brazos tuned do fit the limited gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzViper Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Hey guys, just like the title says, I'm trying to figure out what basepads to use with some STI gen 1 tubes. Everyone has recommended the taran basepads but I have gotten no definitive answer on which size to use for gen 1 tubes to make them fit the gauge; I dont have a gauge myself and don't intend on getting one until I start shooting the larger area matches. Do I use the 3mm to be safe or do the 4g2 work as well? So far I am running some gen 1 tubes with grams internals, any help or input is appreciated. Thanks all!Did you end up making a purchase?Have a couple Gen 1 mags I'm wanting to upgrade and wondering same info. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurm Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 9:34 PM, jcc7x7 said: If you don't/can't gauge them get 3mm they should still hold 20 in a 40S&W All my 4g2 work but I did trim the rear of the feed lips on a couple to fit the gauge. Ask around at your local club someone has to have one you can use. jcc7x7 nailed it. All of my Gen 1 .40 STI mags have Taran 4g2 base pads. Some fit the gauge, but a few I had to take a file to just a tiny bit. With grams springs and followers, all fit 21 rounds and functioned without any need for tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzViper Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 jcc7x7 nailed it. All of my Gen 1 .40 STI mags have Taran 4g2 base pads. Some fit the gauge, but a few I had to take a file to just a tiny bit. With grams springs and followers, all fit 21 rounds and functioned without any need for tuning.Thanks for the update. Guess I'll grab some 4G2 and same internals and give it a shot. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I just fit up a new Gen 1 9/38 170mm tube and a brand new 4G2 pad and it doesn't fit the gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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