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Taran Tactical

Taran Tactical +2 Base Pad (Glock 43)

Aluminum base pad that adds two rounds and an aggressive rubber bumper to the Glock 43 factory magazine.

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Quick Specs

Price
$30
Weight
1.1 oz
Brand
Taran Tactical
Category
magazine

Features

  • +2 rounds (6 to 8 rounds)
  • Aluminum body + rubber bumper
  • Fits factory Glock 43 mags
  • Competition-grade

Capability Boosts

CQB+2

Recommended For

Home Defense+2
Competition+2
Vehicle Operations+2
Range Training+2

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: glock-subcompact

Overview

The Taran Tactical +2 base pad is the range and competition answer to the Pearce +1. It replaces the factory Glock 43 floorplate with a machined aluminum body wrapped in a rubberized bumper, extending magazine capacity from 6 rounds to 8 rounds. The aggressive bumper profile provides a positive impact surface for speed reloads and prevents the magazine from bouncing out of tight competition belts.

Taran Tactical pioneered the extended base pad concept in USPSA and 3-Gun competition, and their Glock 43 variant carries the same quality: precision CNC machining, high-durometer rubber that resists tearing, and a replaceable spring and follower designed to handle the longer stroke. Colors are available in black, red, and aluminum natural finish.

The tradeoff is length. At 8+1 capacity, the TTI +2 adds noticeably more grip than the Pearce +1 and is harder to conceal in deep IWB, pocket, or ankle carry. Most G43 shooters who care about capacity run a Pearce +1 on the carry mag and TTI +2 on spare mags carried in a belt pouch. For range use, the Taran is the clear pick.

Key Features

  • Adds two rounds (6+1 to 8+1 capacity)
  • Machined aluminum body with rubber bumper
  • Positive impact surface for speed reloads
  • Replaceable extended spring and follower included
  • Competition-grade durability
  • Available in black, red, and natural aluminum

Pros

  • +Two extra rounds per magazine
  • +Aggressive rubber bumper speeds USPSA-style reloads
  • +Machined aluminum lasts longer than polymer extensions
  • +Easy to grip and strip from belt pouches under stress
  • +Colored options for competition identification

Cons

  • Noticeably longer than the Pearce +1, hurts deep IWB and pocket carry
  • $30 is more than double the Pearce +1 cost
  • Rubber bumper can collect pocket lint
  • Overkill for pure concealed-carry use cases

Detailed Specifications

capacity
+2 rounds (8 total)
Material
Machined aluminum body with rubber bumper
fits
Glock 43 factory 6-round magazines only
installation
Tool required (hex key for retention pin)
weight
~1.1 oz

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