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Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:44 pm
by carlson1
Well I have switched over from my 1911's to carrying a Glock. I changed the base plate to a Pearce Grip Extension. I did not change the floor plate with the base plate. :oops: I have been carrying it this way for two weeks. I put 100 rounds through that one mag. Today while sitting (praise the Lord at home) the base plate all of sudden pops off and all 16 rounds of ammo hit the floor. :oops: :oops: :oops: Be sure to follow the instructions. :banghead:

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:48 pm
by longtooth
"rlol"
I did see that on the range on day too.
Glad it was at home.

BTW - Be sure to follow directions. :rolll

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:21 pm
by IzzI
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so do you need to buy another part with the grip ext?? or do you not reuse the
( plastic plate) under the spring?
i'm asking because i cant peek ..............at what i know is in my stocking.
mike

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:27 pm
by carlson1
No it comes with everything you need. I just did not use the correct base plate.

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:01 pm
by Oldgringo
carlson1 wrote:Well I have switched over from my 1911's to carrying a Glock. I changed the base plate to a Pearce Grip Extension. I did not change the floor plate with the base plate. :oops: I have been carrying it this way for two weeks. I put 100 rounds through that one mag. Today while sitting (praise the Lord at home) the base plate all of sudden pops off and all 16 rounds of ammo hit the floor. :oops: :oops: :oops: Be sure to follow the instructions. :banghead:
Thank goodness you were at home. If you'd been in Red Lobster or Hooter's or someplace, you would have surely drawn a crowd.

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:04 pm
by carlson1
I already feel dumbed down I sure am glad there was no crowd.

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:14 pm
by IzzI
Thanks. Is your set up with the plus 1?

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:18 pm
by carlson1
IzzI wrote:Thanks. Is your set up with the plus 1?
Yes sir! Plus 1 and then minus 16 :coolgleamA:

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:30 pm
by IzzI
OK. I'm now understanding the plus zero pinky grip is "change 1 part for 1 part", whereas the plus 1 extensions are changing 2 parts for 2 parts.
i'm pretty sure i'm getting the plus zero pinky grip.(G27)
I really just want to look...... but i'll wait. :cheers2:

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:38 pm
by carlson1
IzzI wrote:OK. I'm now understanding the plus zero pinky grip is "change 1 part for 1 part", whereas the plus 1 extensions are changing 2 parts for 2 parts.
i'm pretty sure i'm getting the plus zero pinky grip.(G27)
I really just want to look...... but i'll wait. :cheers2:
You are correct. 2 for 2.

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:44 pm
by hheremtp
Oldgringo wrote:
carlson1 wrote:Well I have switched over from my 1911's to carrying a Glock. I changed the base plate to a Pearce Grip Extension. I did not change the floor plate with the base plate. :oops: I have been carrying it this way for two weeks. I put 100 rounds through that one mag. Today while sitting (praise the Lord at home) the base plate all of sudden pops off and all 16 rounds of ammo hit the floor. :oops: :oops: :oops: Be sure to follow the instructions. :banghead:
Thank goodness you were at home. If you'd been in Red Lobster or Hooter's or someplace, you would have surely drawn a crowd.
It could have been worse, it could have happened to him at a moment where he really needed those rounds! :shock:

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:28 pm
by Mark 23
LOL!!!! I really couldn't stop laughing when i read your post. i am glad it happened at home and not in a public place. "rlol" "rlol"

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:35 pm
by carlson1
Mark 23 wrote:LOL!!!! I really couldn't stop laughing when i read your post. i am glad it happened at home and not in a public place. "rlol" "rlol"
Yea I thought it was funny - several hours later though. Wished it woiuld have been someone else.

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:53 am
by AEA
I'm glad it didn't happen when you had a need for the weapon to function! :shock:

Take my advice,........go back to your 1911's and/or your J frames! :tiphat:

Re: Base Plate Pops Off And 9mm Fly

Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:11 am
by longtooth
Good advice. Wish I had said that. :thumbs2: