z06pilot Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I know some of the better shooters use weighted baseplates on there mags, being either brass or aluminum. Any recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 just make sure it fits the box and doesn't put you over the weight limitations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Weighted base pads are not allowed in Production. Just use the stock magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqshooter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think you might want to send this up for a ruling to NROI. I was under the understanding that in production you could not use weighted base pads. This would be a modification to the magazine and it would no longer meet factory guidlines. App D4 states that unless spacifically authorized any modifications are prohibited. I take that to mean mags also. Any mods for production have to be approved and listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g34 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Why would you want weighted ones anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqshooter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 They fall out of the gun faster for a faster reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g34 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 They fall out of the gun faster for a faster reload. Hopefully I will run into that problem soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) check with NROI new production rules say.. Prior restrictions on magazines have been lifted. OEM and aftermarket magazines and base-pads may be used. However, any and all magazines used in competition, must fit into the USPSA box while empty and inserted in the handgun as described in item 7 of this appendix. Grip tape and/or skate board tape are specifically allowed on magazines and base-pads looks like they are using the box and weight of gun and mag to control those issues.. Edited July 22, 2009 by eerw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I've never seen a product that fits the requirements of being heavy enough to matter and light enough to be production legal. FWIW, I've never seen anybody shooting production with weighted base pads on a glock. It's probably possible, but I doubt the tiny amount of weight you could add(<2oz) would matter much. The weighted base pads I've seen are all extensions used for limited/open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dang!! I gotta read that rulebook thingy more often!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqshooter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 According to front site, the new rules have yet to take effect. As of the last ruling on mags: Can I use any after market magazine in my gun for Production? Also, may I grind off part of the base pad on my S&W M&P? Ruling After market magazines are allowed in Production, as long as they are dimensionally the same as the original magazine for that model gun? In other words, you may not use a Glock 33 round mag in an approved Glock gun, regardless of only loading 10 rounds in it. Grinding on the magazine base pad, would be an external modification and not allowed, the magazine when inserted, is a functioning part of the gun and the base pad is external. Any changes to the mags are considered External mods to the gun once they are in the gun. There is no difference between this and addding wieght with a plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I know some of the better shooters use weighted baseplates on there mags, being either brass or aluminum. Any recomendations? Not in Production, they don't. I use stock Glock base pads and will continue to do so for Production division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 According to front site, the new rules have yet to take effect. As of the last ruling on mags:Can I use any after market magazine in my gun for Production? Also, may I grind off part of the base pad on my S&W M&P? Ruling After market magazines are allowed in Production, as long as they are dimensionally the same as the original magazine for that model gun? In other words, you may not use a Glock 33 round mag in an approved Glock gun, regardless of only loading 10 rounds in it. Grinding on the magazine base pad, would be an external modification and not allowed, the magazine when inserted, is a functioning part of the gun and the base pad is external. Any changes to the mags are considered External mods to the gun once they are in the gun. There is no difference between this and addding wieght with a plug. Is this correct? Can I use a G19 mag in a G26? The reason I ask is that the Glock website specifically lists the G26 with 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, and 33 round capacities. So according to Glock, all those magazines are meant to be used in the G26. I think that as long as it fits the box it should be legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 According to front site, the new rules have yet to take effect. As of the last ruling on mags: website says effective July 1, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Yes they all work in the G26, I don't think that the 33rd mag will fit in the box. Edited July 22, 2009 by danscrapbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yes they all work in the G26, I don't think that the 33rd mag will fit in the box. But are the others legal to use in a G26?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yes they all work in the G26, I don't think that the 33rd mag will fit in the box. But are the others legal to use in a G26?? Where's Flex when we need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hello: Yes, you can use the G17 mags in your G26. It will still fit in the box. I don't think you can use the spacer sleeve grip thingy on the mag though. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belus Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 check with NROInew production rules say.. Prior restrictions on magazines have been lifted. OEM and aftermarket magazines and base-pads may be used. However, any and all magazines used in competition, must fit into the USPSA box while empty and inserted in the handgun as described in item 7 of this appendix. Grip tape and/or skate board tape are specifically allowed on magazines and base-pads looks like they are using the box and weight of gun and mag to control those issues.. How long until mouse trap base plates become available for most pistols? The Hi Power is the only one I know that has them because the mag disconnect commonly prevents magazines from dropping free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for the reply Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Yes they all work in the G26, I don't think that the 33rd mag will fit in the box. But are the others legal to use in a G26?? Amidon previously ruled that was a no go..... In light of the recent changes to the mag language, you might want to ask, being careful to point out that the Glock site lists the various different capacities, and asking if anything that makes weight and fits in the box can be legally used, if loaded to only ten round capacity..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks Nik. I guess this will have to go to J.A. Seems to me that if a factory optional mag release is legal, and a factory optional slide release is legal, then a factory optional mag should be too. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks Nik. I guess this will have to go to J.A.Seems to me that if a factory optional mag release is legal, and a factory optional slide release is legal, then a factory optional mag should be too. Thanks again. Yeah.......but we're talking about production here..... I've learned to assume nothing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Looks like I need to break out the old stippling tool on the mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 How long until mouse trap base plates become available for most pistols? Never. They're a pain in the butt even on the Hi-Power mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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