G43 +2 Floor Plate Installation

Published on October 26, 2017
Duration: 4:24

This guide details the installation of a Vickers Tactical +2 magazine floor plate for the Glock 43 by TangoDown. It covers the necessary tools, the process of removing the factory floor plate by compressing the spring and disengaging tabs, transferring the follower to the new spring, and securely installing the extension. The video emphasizes caution due to potential difficulty with new parts and notes a manufacturer warning about professional installation.

Quick Summary

To install a Vickers Tactical +2 floor plate on a Glock 43 magazine, you'll need a long punch or armorer's tool to compress the spring and squeeze the magazine sides to release tabs. Transfer the follower to the new spring, then press the extension on until it locks.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction and Product Identification
  2. 00:22Tools Required for Installation
  3. 00:35Removing the Factory Floor Plate
  4. 01:53Dealing with Stubborn Floor Plates
  5. 02:24Removing Spring and Follower
  6. 02:30Unpacking the Vickers Tactical Extension
  7. 02:35Transferring the Follower
  8. 03:03Reassembling the Magazine
  9. 03:22Installing the New Floor Plate
  10. 03:50Installation Complete and Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to install a Glock 43 Vickers Tactical +2 floor plate?

You will need a Glock armorer's tool or a long punch to compress the magazine spring. Optional tools include vice grips or pliers for added leverage if the floor plate is difficult to remove, and fabric or tape to protect the magazine's finish.

How do you remove the factory floor plate from a Glock 43 magazine?

To remove the factory floor plate, use a long punch to depress the plate under the spring. Simultaneously, squeeze the sides of the magazine to disengage the locking tabs, then slide the floor plate off while capturing the spring and follower.

Can I use a ballpoint pen to install a Glock 43 +2 magazine extension?

It is not recommended to use a short object like a ballpoint pen to depress the magazine spring. A sufficiently long punch or Glock armorer's tool is required to properly compress the spring and facilitate the removal and installation of floor plates.

Does the Vickers Tactical +2 Glock 43 extension come with its own spring?

The Vickers Tactical +2 extension for the Glock 43 comes with a larger dimension spring. You will need to remove the follower from your stock Glock 43 magazine spring and install it onto the new, larger spring provided with the extension.

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