Installing Mag Base Pads

[faiello5]

Alright, I tried the "epoxy method" of attaching the base pads to my mags and it didnt' work very well. Can someone please post the process for drilling/tapping the base plates in order to attach the base pads, including drill and tap sizes. By the way, the base pads are Chip McCormick. Thanks.

Regards,
Frank

 

[Art Eatman]

Back in my IPSC daze, I just used two layers of 1/8" leather, Elmer's glue, and a razor blade for trimming. Some of those pads are still in place, after 20 years.

, Art

 

[Ed Brunner]

I made a bunch of leather pads and attached them with contact cement. Still work many years later.

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[George Stringer]

faiello5, use a #43 drill bit and 4-40 self tapping screws. The c-to-c distance will be determined by the pads you use. For instance Brown's are .550". Just get the base level in a padded vise and use the pad for a "jig". I wouldn't drill through it but you can use it to align the drill bit to where you want the holes. George

 

[johnwill]

If you buy carpet tape, I can assure you that those pads will be in place for years, at least mine still are. You need pads that have a flush bottom with lots of surface area for the double-sided tape to grip. Carpet tape is strong stuff, and it'll do the job.