G26 - Base Plate Removal Help

[Indysteel]

I need help removing the base plates on my G26 mags. I purchased the +0 Pearce extensions and having a heck of a time getting the OEM bases plates off.

I did a search on here but didn't find anything that jumped out at me.

I searched YouTube and found some hits but when I tried I still fail.

These are the gen4 mags.

Any tips or tricks to get these things off?

Thanks

 

[VUPDblue]

use something small and rigid to depress the little button on the base plate while simultaneously sliding the base plate off.

 

[Indysteel]

Yah, I tried a punch with a some clamps and it doesn't budge. I see the two notches it needs to clear but haven't had any luck.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

use something small and rigid to depress the little button on the base plate while simultaneously sliding the base plate off.

So...it's a job for lovemachine?

 

[snorko]

Don't you have to squeeze in the sides slightly?

 

[VUPDblue]

 

[lovemachine]

You're just jealous of my skills.

 

[NHT3]

If you are in Indy and want to meet me at ITP some afternoon I'll be happy to put it on for you and show you what is going on in there.

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[VUPDblue]

You're just jealous of my skills.

it does take serious skill to do more with less...

 

[85t5mcss]

Yes. Squeeze the sides together, depress the button and slide all at the same time. It really can be cumbersome. If you had a third hand, stand on one leg and hold your tongue to the left it may help.

 

[lazarus0213]

if you are on the northside and want help let me know! Im in the garage!

 

[lovemachine]

it does take serious skill to do more with less...

Thank you for recognizing my skills.

 

[STEEL CORE]

In Hamilton County? If so I will do it for you also, see you have friends here, welcome to Ingo and the world of Glocks. If on the south side, take it to Bradis, ask for Shooter!

 

[Indysteel]

Thanks for the replies.

I am on the Southside so I might take on a couple of those offers.

 

[target64]

Place mag on a solid surface, like a desk(front towards floor). Insert punch into opening of baseplate. Apply a slow steady downward force. After the base plate starts to move, you should be able to complete the task by hand.

 

[Indysteel]

After taking a break I was able to get it this morning and it was fairly easy. Not sure what in the heck I was doing before but I got it.

Thanks everyone!

 

[TR1032]

I got tired of fighting with mine and picked up one of these.

GTUL |

If you look around or catch a sale, they're out there cheaper.

 

[92LX]

been a while since I did this.....

But, when I finally got mine off I was crawling around on the floor looking for the baseplate and mag spring. Cats are helpful here. Good luck.