Base pads

Your palm hits the base pad on every reload, and it is the first thing to hit the ground when an empty magazine drops. Replacing the thin factory pad changes how many rounds the magazine holds, how fast it goes in and out, and how long it survives. All the pads here are machined by Toni System in Italy.

Why shooters replace the factory pad

Capacity. Many pads are longer than the original and add from one to nine rounds, depending on the gun and the pad. For a 17 round Glock magazine a +5 pad means 22 rounds before you reload.

Reloads. The base is larger and textured, so your hand finds it and drives the magazine home even with gloves on.

Weight. Metal adds mass low in the grip. An empty magazine falls out cleanly when you press the release instead of sticking in the gun, and the extra weight low down helps keep the pistol steady between shots. A metal pad also takes the knocks when magazines land on gravel or concrete.

Aluminium or brass, flush or extended

Most pads are aluminium, which adds strength without much weight. For the 1911 there are also brass pads, which are heavier and push the empty magazine out with more force. Pads without a round count in the name keep the original capacity and only change the base; the +1 to +9 versions extend the magazine. A longer magazine sits lower under the grip, so think about your holster, your magazine pouches and how you carry before choosing the largest one.

Fitting the right pad

A base pad is made for one magazine body, so always choose by your gun and check the compatible list on the product page. Two cases need extra care. On the 1911, the pad depends on who made the magazine, not the pistol: we have versions for Mec Gar, Metalform, Cobra Mag, Sabatti and Wilson magazines. On Tanfoglio, pads are split by Small Frame and Large Frame, and on Springfield and HS Produkt by calibre.

Find your gun

Base pads are sorted by brand: Base pads for Glock, Base pads for Beretta (92, 96, 98, M9, 92X, APX and PX4), Base pads for Tanfoglio, Base pads for 1911, Base pads for Canik, Base pads for Springfield, Base pads for HS Produkt, Base pads for Sig, Base pads for HK and Base pads for Walther. For Beretta 92 frames there is also a set of a magwell and two base pads. To go further, see Magwells and the rest of Grip & reload.

Frequently asked questions

Are extended base pads allowed in competition?

It depends on your division. Many divisions limit magazine length or the number of rounds you may load. Check the current rulebook of your discipline and division before you choose a +5 or +9 pad.

Does a base pad fit magazines from other makers?

Only if the product page says so. Each pad is machined for a specific magazine body. On the 1911 we sell separate pads for Mec Gar, Metalform, Cobra Mag, Sabatti and Wilson magazines, because their bodies differ.

Why is brass heavier and is that better?

Brass is denser than aluminium, so the same pad weighs more. The extra weight helps an empty magazine drop free and adds mass low in the grip. Aluminium is lighter if you carry several spare magazines.

How fast do you ship?

An order placed before 8 AM CET on a business day is packed and dispatched from Jaroměř that day; anything later goes out on the following business day.