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June 9, 2026
Best Glock Magazine Extensions & Basepads 2026 (Competition & Carry)

Flush carry floorplates, +1/+2 carry extensions, and competition +5/+6 basepads for Glock, with the Gen-fit notes and the magwell pairing that turns a basepad into a faster reload.

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Best Glock Magazine Extensions & Basepads 2026 (Competition & Carry)

A Glock magazine extension does one of three things: it adds rounds, it adds grip, or it makes the magazine easier to strip under stress. The flush Vickers Tactical floorplate is the carry and duty answer when length has to stay stock. The Dawson tool-less +5 is the USPSA range default. The TTI Firepower +6 takes a factory G17 tube to 23 rounds for Carry Optics. Below that the picks split by platform: single-stack G43 and subcompact G26 owners have their own short list, and a flared magwell is the upgrade that turns any competition basepad into a faster reload.

By AB|Last reviewed June 2026

Best Glock Magazine Extensions & Basepads

Ranked from flush carry floorplates to competition +5/+6 basepads, with the Gen fit and magwell pairing each one wants.

1

TangoDown Vickers Tactical Magazine Floor Plates

Best flush-fit carry/duty floorplate

$24
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Flush Fit+0 CapacityGen5/Gen6
  • +Flush profile keeps the carry concealment footprint
  • +Flared grooved scallops speed one-handed magazine strips
  • +Glass-filled nylon shrugs off holster and belt abrasion
  • Adds no capacity
  • Does not fit slimline G43/G43X/G48/G42
  • Not compatible with early Gen1 non-metal-lined magazines
Capacity: +0 roundsMaterial: Glass-filled nylonFits: Small-frame Glock mags (9mm/.40/.357SIG/.45GAP)
2

Dawson Precision Tool-less Extended Basepad

Best tool-less competition basepad for fast cleaning

$39
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+5 RoundsTool-lessUSPSA
  • +Tool-less slide-off design strips for cleaning in a second
  • +22 rounds on a factory G17 tube inside the USPSA gauge
  • +Aircraft-grade aluminum
  • Aluminum floorplate wears polymer Glock mag catches over time
  • Direct-order from Dawson Precision
  • Full-size 9mm/.40 only; does not fit slimline or subcompact mags
Capacity: +5 rounds (22 on a G17 tube)Material: Aircraft-grade aluminumFits: Full-size G17/22/34/35 9mm/.40
3

Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Firepower Base Pad +5/+6

Best Carry Optics capacity basepad

$39.99
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+6 RoundsCarry OpticsAluminum
  • +23-round capacity on factory G17 tubes for Carry Optics
  • +Aluminum body adds reload-seating weight
  • +Beveled front cleans up off-angle reloads
  • No capacity benefit in USPSA Production (15-round cap)
  • Aluminum floorplate wears polymer Glock mag catches over time
  • Premium over OEM polymer floorplates
Capacity: +6 rounds (23 on a G17 tube)Material: CNC aluminumFits: Full-size G17/22/34 9mm/.40
4

Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Base Pad +3/+4

Best shorter full-size competition basepad

$30.99
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+4 RoundsShorterAluminum
  • +21 rounds on a G17 9mm tube without the Firepower's extra length
  • +Same CNC aluminum build as the TTI Firepower +6
  • +Beveled front catches off-angle reloads
  • Shorter than the +6 if Carry Optics capacity is the goal
  • Aluminum floorplate wears the polymer mag catch faster than OEM
  • Premium over OEM polymer floorplates
Capacity: +4 rounds (21 on a G17 tube)Material: CNC aluminumFits: Full-size G17/22/34 9mm/.40
5

Henning +6 Basepad & Spring 140mm

Best max-capacity 140mm basepad with tuned spring

$49
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+6 RoundsTuned Spring140mm Package
  • +Hits 23 rounds on a G17 tube, passes the 141.25mm gauge
  • +6061-T6 billet aluminum, anodized
  • +Ships with a tuned spring matched to the longer tube
  • Aluminum floorplate wears polymer Glock mag catches
  • Slightly thicker wall than TTI on some copies
  • Sold through specialty competition retailers, not mainstream gun shops
Capacity: +6 rounds (23 on a G17 tube)Material: 6061-T6 billet, anodizedSpring: Tuned spring included
6

Taran Tactical +2 Base Pad (G43)

Best range/competition +2 for the G43

$39.49
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+2 RoundsAluminumG43
  • +Two extra rounds per magazine (8+1)
  • +Tool-less push-pin install and strip
  • +Billet aluminum outlasts polymer extensions
  • Longer than the Pearce +1; hurts deep IWB and pocket carry
  • At ~$39 it costs about four times the Pearce +1
  • Aluminum floorplate can wear the polymer mag catch over time
Capacity: +2 rounds (8+1)Material: One-piece billet aluminumFits: Glock 43
7

MagGuts +2 Conversion Kit

Best capacity gain with zero added length

$30
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+2 InternalNo Added LengthG19/G26
  • +Only capacity upgrade that preserves the concealment profile
  • +Works in both G26 10-round and G19 15-round mags
  • +No new magazine purchase required
  • Stiffer replacement spring makes loading the last two rounds harder
  • Needs break-in plus live-fire testing before carry
  • Costs more than a Pearce extension per mag
Capacity: +2 rounds, internalLength: No added lengthFits: Glock 9mm 10rd and 15rd mags
8

Pearce Grip +1 Extension (G43)

Best single-stack carry +1 (G43)

$9.95
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+1 RoundFull-Finger GripTool-less
  • +Cheapest, highest-impact G43 upgrade
  • +Converts pinky-tuck into a full three-finger hold
  • +Adds a round without growing overall length much
  • Does not fit the 43X or 48 (different floorplates)
  • Polymer can scuff with holster re-insertion
  • Slightly extended profile for tight pocket carry
Capacity: +1 roundInstall: Tool-less, reversibleFits: Glock 43 only
9

Pearce Grip PG-G526 Plus Zero (G26 Gen5)

Best subcompact grip fix (G26 Gen5)

$8.89
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+0 CapacityGrip LengthG26 Gen5
  • +Eliminates the G26 pinky tuck on the flush 10-round mag
  • +Keeps concealment footprint intact
  • +Tool-less install, reversible
  • Does not add capacity
  • Gen5 Glock 26/27 fit only; verify mag generation
  • Slightly taller than flush for strict pocket carry
Capacity: +0 roundsInstall: Tool-less, reversibleFits: Glock 26/27 Gen5
10

Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Carry Magwell for Glock Gen 5

Best magwell pairing for competition basepads

$94
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Gen5 Full-Size0.9 ozReload Funnel
  • +Flares the magwell for faster competition and duty reloads
  • +CNC billet aluminum at a light 0.9 oz
  • +Seats on Gen5 full-size frames with or without the U-cut
  • Gen5 full-size only; no G19, Gen1-4, .45 large-frame, or Poly80 fit
  • Will not work with any backstrap installed
  • Will not seat on grips stippled to the bottom
Weight: 0.9 ozMaterial: CNC billet aluminumFits: Gen5 full-size G17/34/22/35/45

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Carry +1/+2 vs Competition +5/+6: The Decision Framework

The right extension is decided by where the gun lives, not by round count. A carry gun wants the shortest floorplate that fixes your grip; a competition gun wants the most capacity its division will allow. Carry extensions add 0 to 2 rounds and protect concealment. Competition basepads add 4 to 6 rounds and ignore concealment entirely. The table below sorts the picks by the use case you are actually buying for.

EDC / duty carry
+0 to +2
PickFlush floorplate or +1/+2
WhyConcealment first. A Vickers floorplate ($24.95) or a Pearce +1 ($9.95) keeps the gun holsterable; the MagGuts +2 (about $30) is the only way to gain capacity without adding length.
Subcompact grip fix (G26)
+0
PickPearce PG-G526
WhyKills the pinky tuck on the flush 10-round mag for $8.99 without growing the concealment footprint.
USPSA Production
15 loaded max
PickShort basepad, box-checked
WhyProduction caps you at 15 rounds loaded and box-checks the gun with an empty magazine inserted, so you do not add a basepad for capacity. If you run the short TTI +3/+4 ($30.99) for grip, confirm the gun still fits the Production box.
USPSA Carry Optics / Limited
+5 to +6 (22-23 rds)
PickDawson +5 or TTI Firepower +6
WhyBoth pass the 141.25mm gauge on a factory G17 tube. Dawson ($39.95) for tool-less cleaning, TTI Firepower ($39.99) for the highest round count.
Max capacity + tuned spring
+6 (23 rds)
PickHenning +6
Why23 rounds on a factory G17 tube, measuring 141.25mm assembled so it passes the gauge, and it ships with a tuned extended spring ($49.95) matched to the longer tube.
USPSA note

For Carry Optics and Limited basepads, the legality test is the 141.25mm gauge, not a round-count cap; a basepad is legal as long as the magazine passes the gauge. The 140mm label you see on Henning and Dawson basepads is common product shorthand; the current USPSA compliance test is the 141.25mm gauge. For the full division breakdown, see our Carry Optics pistol guide.

Flush-Fit & Carry Options

For carry, the best magazine extension is the one that fixes your grip without printing. The Vickers Tactical floorplate is the duty pick: it adds no length and no rounds, and the flared, grooved scallops give the support hand a positive surface to rip a swollen or fouled magazine free under stress. On the single-stack G43, the Pearce +1 converts the pinky-tuck floorplate into a full three-finger hold and adds a round for under ten dollars; the Taran +2 trades some concealment for two rounds on a one-piece billet aluminum floorplate that strips with a tool-less push pin when the G43 sees range or competition time. The subcompact G26 gets the same grip fix from the Pearce PG-G526, which kills the pinky tuck on the flush 10-round mag with no added round.

The MagGuts +2 kit is the outlier and the only true capacity upgrade that keeps the carry profile. It swaps the spring and follower so two more rounds fit inside the existing tube, turning a flush G26 10-round mag into a 12-rounder with the concealment footprint untouched. Plan on a break-in and live-fire test before you trust it for carry, since the stiffer replacement spring makes seating the last two rounds harder. Platform-specific grip and capacity work for these guns also lives in the Glock 26 upgrade guide and the Glock 43 upgrade guide.

TangoDown Vickers Tactical Floor Plates

1
$24.95 MSRP
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Pearce +1 (G43)

2
$9.95
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Pearce PG-G526 (G26 Gen5)

3
$8.89
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Taran Tactical TTI +2 (G43)

4
$39.49
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MagGuts +2 Kit

5
$30.00 MSRP
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Competition Basepads: TTI, Henning, Dawson

For competition, the best basepad is the most capacity your division allows on a factory tube that still seats and feeds clean. All four picks here run on full-size Glock tubes, the G17 and G34 in 9mm and the G22 and G35 in .40 S&W. The Dawson Precision tool-less +5 is the range default: the slide-off locking plate strips for cleaning in a second, a factory G17 tube hits 22 rounds inside the 141.25mm gauge, and it is common enough on a USPSA range that springs and parts are trivial to source. The TTI Firepower +6 is the capacity king, pushing the same tube to 23 rounds for Carry Optics, with an aluminum body that adds seating weight to drop reloads home harder.

When your division caps magazine length, the shorter TTI +3/+4 passes the 141.25mm gauge at 21 rounds without the Firepower's overhang. The Henning +6 is the alternative +6 to the Firepower: it hits 23 rounds on a factory G17 tube, measures 141.25mm assembled so it passes the gauge, and ships with a tuned extended spring matched to the longer tube, which is the reliability edge Carry Optics and Limited Optics shooters pay the premium for. One shared tradeoff across all of them: an aluminum floorplate wears the polymer Glock mag catch faster than the OEM floorplate over a high round count, so inspect the catch on a competition gun the way you would any wear part. A full competition build pairs these tubes with optics and a trigger; the Glock 34 upgrade guide covers the rest of the gun.

Dawson Tool-less +5

1
$39.95 MSRP
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Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Firepower +5/+6

2
$39.99
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Taran Tactical Innovations TTI +3/+4

3
$30.99
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Henning +6 140mm

4
$49.95 MSRP
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Gen 3/4/5/6 Fit Notes

Glock magazine basepads fit every generation, because the double-stack magazine body and its floorplate interface are shared from Gen 3 through Gen 6. Gen 5 added an orange follower and an extended floorplate lip, but the tube geometry aftermarket basepads index on did not change, so a basepad sized for the full-size tube generally carries across generations. Not every maker lists Gen 6 explicitly yet, so confirm Gen 6 fit on the product page before ordering. The trigger-housing change that makes Gen 6 aftermarket triggers a fitment headache does not touch the magazine. The only real caveat is the Gen 5 forward floorplate lip and the left-hand mag release; the matrix below spells out what to watch per generation.

Gen 3 / Gen 4
What FitsCompetition basepads, plus the Vickers floorplate
NotesTTI, Dawson, and Henning basepads install on the factory Gen 3/4 tube with no fitting, and the Vickers VTMFP-001 fits standard small-frame Glock magazines (9mm, .40, .357 SIG, .45 GAP), excluding only early Gen 1 non-metal-lined tubes. The Gen 5 TTI Carry Magwell covered below does not fit Gen 3/4 frames.
Gen 5
What FitsEvery full-size basepad, plus the TTI Carry Magwell
NotesThe Gen 5 factory floorplate added an extended forward lip for the Gen 5 frame cutout, but it is backward compatible and aftermarket basepads ignore it. A Gen 5 with a left-hand mag release can interfere with some floorplate designs; verify fitment if you run a reversed catch.
Gen 6
What FitsVickers (G17/19/45); confirm others
NotesTangoDown explicitly lists the Vickers floorplate for the Gen 6 G17, G19, and G45. The double-stack magazine body carried over, but TTI documents Gen 1-5 and Dawson and Henning do not list Gen 6 yet, so confirm current Gen 6 fit on the product page before ordering. The Gen 6 trigger-housing change that breaks aftermarket triggers does not touch the magazine.
Slimline (G42, G43, G43X, G48)
What FitsSingle-stack extensions only
NotesThe narrow single-stack tube does not accept double-stack competition basepads. The G43 uses the Pearce +1 or Taran +2; the 43X and 48 use their own floorplates and do not share the G43 part.

For the full rundown of what changed between the two newest generations, see our Glock Gen 5 vs Gen 6 comparison, and the full-size Glock 17 upgrade guide for the rest of the platform.

Magwell Pairing: When a Basepad Alone Isn't Enough

A flared magwell is the upgrade that turns a competition basepad into a measurably faster reload, for duty, range, and the divisions that allow it. Mind the division line first: USPSA Production and Carry Optics prohibit aftermarket external magwells, so the TTI Carry Magwell is a Limited, Limited Optics, Open, duty, or range upgrade, not a Carry Optics or Production one. Where it is legal, it funnels the magazine into the grip so the mag seats even when your alignment is off under speed, and at 0.9 oz of billet aluminum it adds almost no weight. It is a system, not a standalone part: the magwell will not let a bare OEM floorplate seat cleanly, so every magazine you run through it needs a competition basepad on the bottom. That is the payoff loop, a basepad gives you rounds and a square leading edge, the magwell gives that square edge a funnel to find the grip.

Fitment is narrow. The TTI Carry Magwell is Gen 5 full-size only (G17, G34, G22, G35, G45); it does not fit the G19, any Gen 1-4 frame, the .45 large frame, or a Poly80. It will not work with a backstrap installed and will not seat on grips stippled to the bottom. If your gun clears those checks, it is the lower-profile, carry-capable alternative to TTI's full Competition Lightning magwell. Layer a magwell, basepad, optic, and trigger together in our builder to see the full cost before you order.

Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Carry Magwell (Gen5)

0.9 oz billet flare that funnels the reload; pair it with a competition basepad so the mag seats.

$94.99MSRP
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Sort the Picks Yourself

Still deciding? Sort every pick by capacity or price to match your division, your carry priority, or your budget.

Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Firepower Base Pad +5/+6 (Glock 17/22/34)
Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Firepower Base Pad +5/+6 (Glock 17/22/34)
Capacity+6 rounds (23 on a G17 tube)
MaterialCNC aluminum
Price$39.99
Henning +6 Basepad & Spring 140mm (Glock 9mm)
Henning +6 Basepad & Spring 140mm (Glock 9mm)
Capacity+6 rounds (23 on a G17 tube)
Material6061-T6 billet, anodized
Price$49.95
Dawson Precision Tool-less Extended Basepad (Glock 9mm/.40)
Capacity+5 rounds (22 on a G17 tube)
MaterialAircraft-grade aluminum
Price$39.95
Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Base Pad +3/+4 (Glock 17/22/34)
Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Base Pad +3/+4 (Glock 17/22/34)
Capacity+4 rounds (21 on a G17 tube)
MaterialCNC aluminum
Price$30.99
Taran Tactical +2 Base Pad (Glock 43)
Taran Tactical +2 Base Pad (Glock 43)
Capacity+2 rounds (8+1)
MaterialOne-piece billet aluminum
Price$39.49
MagGuts +2 Conversion Kit (Glock 9mm 10 and 15 Round Mags)
MagGuts +2 Conversion Kit (Glock 9mm 10 and 15 Round Mags)
Capacity+2 rounds, internal
Material -
Price$30
Pearce Grip +1 Extension (Glock 43)
Pearce Grip +1 Extension (Glock 43)
Capacity+1 round
MaterialTool-less, reversible
Price$9.95
TangoDown Vickers Tactical Magazine Floor Plates (Glock 9mm/.40)
Capacity+0 rounds
MaterialGlass-filled nylon
Price$24.95
Pearce Grip PG-G526 Plus Zero Extension (Glock 26 Gen5)
Pearce Grip PG-G526 Plus Zero Extension (Glock 26 Gen5)
Capacity+0 rounds
MaterialTool-less, reversible
Price$8.99
Taran Tactical Innovations TTI Carry Magwell for Glock Gen 5 (Full Size)
Capacity -
MaterialCNC billet aluminum
Price$94.99

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Glock Upgrade Guides by Model

Magazines are the highest-ROI, do-it-first upgrade on any Glock. Once you have a full rotation of tubes and basepads, the model-specific guides below cover the optics, triggers, and sights worth buying next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Glock magazine extension do?
A Glock magazine extension replaces the factory floorplate with a longer basepad that adds capacity, adds grip length, or both. Competition basepads like the TTI Firepower +5/+6 ($39.99) or Dawson tool-less +5 ($39.95) take a factory 17-round G17 magazine to 22-23 rounds. Carry extensions like the Pearce +1 ($9.95) add a single round and a full-finger grip. Some, like the Vickers Tactical floorplate ($24.95), add no rounds at all and instead flare the floorplate for faster one-handed magazine strips.
Can a Glock have an extended magazine?
Yes. Factory full-size Glock magazine tubes, the G17 and G34 in 9mm and the G22 and G35 in .40 S&W, accept every major aftermarket basepad. A TTI or Dawson +5/+6 basepad pushes a factory 17-round 9mm tube to 22-23 rounds. Single-stack Glocks (G43, G42) use base-pad extensions like the Pearce +1 or Taran +2 instead, since high-capacity aftermarket magazines do not fit the narrow single-stack tube. Subcompact double-stacks like the G26 can run G19 magazines with an X-Grip sleeve, or an internal MagGuts +2 kit for two rounds with no added length.
How much does a Glock magazine extension cost?
Carry extensions run $9 to $25: the Pearce +1 is $9.95 and the Vickers Tactical floorplate is $24.95 for a five-pack. Competition basepads run $30 to $50: the TTI +3/+4 is $30.99, the TTI Firepower +5/+6 is $39.99, the Dawson tool-less +5 is $39.95, and the Henning +6 is $49.95. Budget for an extended spring on competition basepads (often included), and for a flared magwell like the TTI Carry Magwell ($94.99) if you want the basepad to also funnel reloads.
Are extended Glock magazines illegal?
Extended Glock magazines and basepads are federally legal, but several states restrict magazine capacity. California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Colorado, Washington, and others cap magazines at 10 or 15 rounds. The specific restriction varies by state, from outright possession bans to limits on sale, transfer, manufacture, or import, often with grandfathering for magazines already owned. Either way, you cannot buy or build a 22-round competition magazine in those states, so check your state's current law before adding capacity. In USPSA competition, Carry Optics and Limited magazines must pass the 141.25mm gauge; Production caps you at 15 rounds regardless of basepad.
Do competition basepads fit Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5 Glock magazines?
Yes. The Glock double-stack magazine body and its floorplate interface are shared from Gen3 through Gen5, so competition basepads from TTI, Dawson, and Henning install on any generation's factory tube. Gen5 added an orange follower and an extended floorplate lip to match the Gen5 frame cutout, but aftermarket basepads index on the tube body, not the follower, and the lip is backward compatible. The one caveat: a Gen5 with a left-hand magazine release can interfere with some floorplate designs, so verify fitment if you run a reversed mag catch.
Do I need a magwell with a competition basepad?
A magwell is optional but it is where extended basepads pay off fastest. A flared magwell like the TTI Carry Magwell ($94.99) funnels the magazine into the grip so a reload seats even when your alignment is off under speed. It works as a system with the basepad: the TTI magwell will not let a bare OEM floorplate seat cleanly, so plan to run a competition basepad on every magazine. The TTI Gen5 magwell fits full-size G17/34/22/35/45 only and will not work with a backstrap installed.