Well…it was inevitable. If I am running a real mag-well for the VP9, I will need to run extended mags. Unfortunately I have not found a plus-anything that is satisfactory for duty-level carry.
So…I had to break down and just buy some extended plates for regular capacity reloads, and address extended capacity later.
![Taylor Freelance Base Pads.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Taylor-Freelance-Extended-Base-Pads-02-1024x768.jpg)
Initial impressions are ok. Not great. Just ok. The reason I say that is because when initially installed, I was able to pop the base off by just pushing it forward. No bueno. That almost guarantees this system will fall apart when loaded, or dropped on hard surfaces.
I even checked and rechecked the round plunger to confirm it was in place. Appears to be so. But after loading one of the mags? I heard a distinct “click”. And now everything seems to be in place.
Maybe.
![Taylor Freelance Base Pads.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Taylor-Freelance-Extended-Base-Pads-01-1024x768.jpg)
Why? I don’t know what I don’t know. Obviously “something” happening at the bottom plunger. But I haven’t figured it out yet. I like definitive answers. So until I have one, you’re not getting a definitive opinion from me.
Additionally I am not 100% certain the pads are only staying on because the mags are fully loaded? I.e. Spring pressure. I certainly hope that’s not the case. So the only path to divine answers is to hit The Pit and run ‘em hard.
More to come.
Sincerely,
Marky
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