Are Glock magazine extensions reliable?
Glock actually makes magazine extensions, as you probably guessed, and they are absolutely, 100%, tee-totally okay. Fine even. Maybe even alright. These are polymer, and they offer +1 or +2 capacity, and have the advantage of being designed by Glock, for Glock so you can be confident in their reliability.
Will a Glock 17 take Glock 19 mags?
The Glock 17 magazine holds 17 rounds where the Glock 19 magazine holds 15 rounds. Another major difference is the Glock 17 magazine can be used with the Glock 19, but the Glock 19 magazine cannot be used with the Glock 17 because it’s too short to seat in the magazine well.
What mags can a Glock 17 take?
The standard capacity of a Glock 17 is 17 rounds in the magazine. A Glock 19 mag holds 15 rounds, and a Glock 26 mag holds 10 rounds. A great thing about Glock handguns is that a G19 can accept both Glock 19 mags as well as Glock 17 mags. A G26 can take mags for the 19 and the 17.
What does a magazine extender do?
Magazine extensions are an easy fix to fill that gap and give you more firepower without adding too much bulk. When you do have to use your pistol in a defensive situation, the more rounds you have on you the better. I use mag extensions any chance I get.
What is Basepad?
The base pad is made up of High-grade Polymer Plastic and very elastic that holds magazine from 18 rounds to 40 calibers for Para Ordinance, Mecgar and Armscor. It can holds up to 19 rounds for Para Ordinance magazine, For STI, SVI ad SPS it holds up from 17 to 18 rounds depending on the follower and spring used.
Why is it called a Glock?
Gaston Glock was a little bit eccentric in naming his guns, called his first basic pistol the 17 because it was his 17th patent, and he was very, very proud of that.
Can you conceal carry Glock 17?
Initially, the Glock 17, wasn’t seen as a concealed carry style weapon, but as holster technology has improved. The gun has become more popular for concealed carry. It is a very large gun. But it is still viable to carry the Glock 17 and the IWB, Appendix IWB, or OWB positions.
What is the purpose of a magazine base plate?
Rather, Magazine Base Pads augment the surface area of the pouched magazine so that it is easier to grab and handle magazines with speed and precision. In all IPSC shooting divisions, the ergonomics and ease of use for quick magazine reloading are primary considerations when choosing Base Pads.