Magazine Base Plates — Control, Durability, and Faster Reloads

A magazine base plate (floor plate/base pad) protects the magazine body, improves grip for extraction, and ensures a repeatable, stable fit in the pistol’s magwell. Our range includes base plates for magazines across popular pistol platforms, including the PM (Makarov) magazine base plate for 9×18. The right base plate for a pistol magazine speeds reloads, enhances handling, and helps extend service life.

Why a base plate matters

• Protection & longevity. Cushions impacts and reduces wear on the magazine’s lower edge.

• Positive extraction. Textured or ribbed surfaces help pull and seat the mag—even with gloves.

• Consistent seating. Stable geometry lowers the chance of misalignment when inserting a mag.

• Easy servicing. Tool-friendly designs simplify access for cleaning and spring/follower maintenance.

Types & materials

• Standard floor plates. Factory-style profiles that lock into the stock channel.

• Profiled (enhanced) base pads. Slightly enlarged footprint for a more secure grasp and quicker changeovers.

• Materials. Impact-resistant reinforced polymers, anodized aluminum, or steel—choose your balance of weight and strength.

• Compatibility. PM magazine base plate for Makarov 9×18; options for other popular pistols are also available (specify your model).

How to choose a base plate

1. Model-specific fit. Confirm pistol model and magazine generation/type.

2. Use case. Range, training, or practical shooting—pick shape/texture that supports confident handling.

3. Ergonomics. Look for chamfers, grooves, and grip texture that suit your reload style.

4. Serviceability. Prefer designs with convenient access to the base latch and internals.

Where to buy

At our Kyiv shop and online you can buy PM magazine base plates and floor plates for other magazines. We’ll help you confirm compatibility and ship quickly across Ukraine.