All my flat plates from Adam and from MidwayUSA (USPc9,40, SK in 9) are plastic and have functioned flawlessly. All appear to be genuine HK.
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Order from RTG parts came in.
Got here amazingly fast too.
I just have one question. The flat floorplates seem to be all plastic were as my extended pinky plates are rubber. I don't care if these are genuine HK parts, all I care is that they wont effect the function of the magazine. Are the flat floorplates that you got from Adam or RTG plastic as well? Thanks for reading. BTW this is for a HK45c.
I just have one question. The flat floorplates seem to be all plastic were as my extended pinky plates are rubber. I don't care if these are genuine HK parts, all I care is that they wont effect the function of the magazine. Are the flat floorplates that you got from Adam or RTG plastic as well? Thanks for reading. BTW this is for a HK45c.
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Those floorplates are actually USP45C plates and are the same material as the older USP45C extended plates. The problem with the hard plastic ones is that when you drop them on a hard surface, a lot of the shock is transmitted into the mag body, and you start breaking welds on expensive mags. One of the "up-grades" on the HK45C was the rubberized floor-plates. The problem with the extended rubberized plates is that they will protect the mags when dropped on a hard surface, BUT they also stick to clothing and are not good for concealed carry under light clothing. For me, I like shooting with the rubberized extended plates, or carrying them in a solid OWB holster and truly dress around them or exposed in the training/tactical environment. For deep concealed carry (especially AIWB) under light clothing, I either run the solid flat plastic USP45C plates or I have a magazine the the entire front of the pinky extension was removed and then stippled to match the grip at Cold Bore customs (also did a matching 10 rounder for a spare). The flat hard plastic mags really help shrink the gun and enhance it for concealed carry. I also run the flat plates exclusively on my USP45C as I only carry it AIWB. My HK45C's usually serve dual roles, so I have several mag set ups to grow or shrink the gun for the job at hand.
The ones I got from Adam are also plastic.
Got it. So if I'm going to be running these at the range then go with the rubber pinky extension mag floorplates but for concealed carry then the flat floorplates are okay... I imagine in a self defense situation I won't worry about a dumped empty mag that hit the ground and broke, especially if I have a fresh batch of Corbon 185 grain DPX's to go.
Mine are the plastic USP flat floor plates, I think the rubber ones with the pinky extention are a relatively new addition.
There you go. I would do some shooting with the flat floor plates because you will notice the gun handles a little different in recoil.If you ever get in a shooting, the mag drop is a non-issue. Where I had problems was being in high round count classes and constantly dropping mags with the hard plastic bottoms. Luckily, I had the benefit of having my workplace replace all the mags I damaged, most folks are paying out of pocket. I have to pay for this stuff now myself, so I run the rubberized bottoms to train.Got it. So if I'm going to be running these at the range then go with the rubber pinky extension mag floorplates but for concealed carry then the flat floorplates are okay... I imagine in a self defense situation I won't worry about a dumped empty mag that hit the ground and broke, especially if I have a fresh batch of Corbon 185 grain DPX's to go.
Thanks for the information, I'm going to search and get several flat bottoms.
O these RTG guys are the real deal. Website looks kinda shady but I had no problems with my credit card when purchasing from them, and like I said it got to my place super fast. And I hate to say it but the floorplates were cheaper than what HKparts.net charges.Thanks for the information, I'm going to search and get several flat bottoms.
Yeah, RTG is GTG. I have ordered a ton of stuff from them and they always deliver. Prices are good too.
Agreed. RTG is the goods.
Ordered flat mag plates at a fair price and had them 2 days later.
Ordered flat mag plates at a fair price and had them 2 days later.
You should NOT have any issues with the floor plates. Enjoy
RTG is the best. I've ordered many parts from them and am always satisfied. I even called about out of stock parts and they found some spares for me at no extra charge!
Another +1 for RTG.
The HK45c rubberized version has both HK45c and USP .45c stamped on it.
You can see from the side of the newer version, and feel, that the plate is two different materials, just like the latest Compact bobbed hammer, with the rubberized 'drop' tip.
I've also heard some complaints that the rubber flexes too much, and can therefore twist enough or what have you, to disengage from the locking plate and come off when being dropped, etc. I've never seen anything beside anecdotal evidence to confirm it being a real and/or consistent problem whatever the case.
The HK45c rubberized version has both HK45c and USP .45c stamped on it.
You can see from the side of the newer version, and feel, that the plate is two different materials, just like the latest Compact bobbed hammer, with the rubberized 'drop' tip.
I've also heard some complaints that the rubber flexes too much, and can therefore twist enough or what have you, to disengage from the locking plate and come off when being dropped, etc. I've never seen anything beside anecdotal evidence to confirm it being a real and/or consistent problem whatever the case.
Perhaps there are different generations?
My flat HK45C magazine base plates are marked USP45C HK; the USPC9 flat base plates are unmarked. Both are hard plastic. My P2000SK flat magazine base plates are marked "P2000 subc" and are soft rubber-like material. All are after-market but claimed to be genuine HK parts
-- Chuck
My flat HK45C magazine base plates are marked USP45C HK; the USPC9 flat base plates are unmarked. Both are hard plastic. My P2000SK flat magazine base plates are marked "P2000 subc" and are soft rubber-like material. All are after-market but claimed to be genuine HK parts
-- Chuck
The newer USPc/P2000 floorplates I have are unmarked, but they are HK. I do have one older floorplate that has "HK" on it....the USPC9 flat base plates are unmarked. Both are hard plastic...
Great site. Never saw it before. I couldn't resist the deal on the USP German holsters. $35? Bought one for me (LH) and one for my wife (RH).
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