Strike Industries EMP Baseplate | Glock 19/17

Published on October 11, 2021
Duration: 9:27

This video reviews the Strike Industries EMP base plates for Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazines, offering plus four and plus five capacity increases respectively. The instructor highlights their affordability, ease of installation, and improved grip for magazine manipulation. While generally reliable, a minor feeding issue with steel-cased ammunition was noted specifically with ETS magazines, but not with Glock factory or other steel-insert magazines.

Quick Summary

Strike Industries EMP base plates offer a cost-effective way to increase Glock 19 and 17 magazine capacity by +5 and +4 rounds, respectively. They enhance grip for faster reloads and malfunction clearing. While compatible with most Glock-style magazines, a minor feeding issue with steel-cased ammo may occur on ETS magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Strike Industries EMP Base Plates
  2. 00:21Long-Term User Experience
  3. 01:31Price and Value Proposition
  4. 02:04Close-Up Look and Design
  5. 02:38G19 vs G17 Base Plate Differences
  6. 02:50Magazine Compatibility
  7. 03:17Installation Process
  8. 03:44Benefits: Grip and Malfunction Clearance
  9. 04:22Benefit: Magazine Drop Buffer
  10. 04:58The One Issue: Steel Case Ammo with ETS Mags
  11. 06:36Steel Case Ammo with Glock Factory Mags
  12. 06:45Final Recommendation
  13. 07:42Compatibility with Strike Industries Mags
  14. 07:58Call to Action and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity increase offered by Strike Industries EMP base plates?

The Strike Industries EMP base plates provide a +4 capacity increase for Glock 17 magazines and a +5 capacity increase for Glock 19 magazines, allowing for more rounds per magazine.

Are Strike Industries EMP base plates compatible with all Glock magazines?

No, they are compatible with Glock factory magazines, KCI, SGM, and ETS Glock-compatible magazines. They do not fit Magpul or Amend 2 Glock magazines.

What are the main benefits of using Strike Industries EMP base plates?

Key benefits include increased magazine capacity, improved grip for faster reloads and malfunction clearing, and a slight buffer effect when dropping magazines, all at an affordable price point.

Are there any known issues with Strike Industries EMP base plates?

A minor feeding issue with steel-cased ammunition has been reported specifically when used with ETS magazines. However, brass-cased ammo and steel-cased ammo with Glock factory or steel-insert magazines function without problems.

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