If you're looking for a simple way to upgrade your Glock magazines, an extended magazine baseplate can be a worthwhile addition. Extended baseplates can make magazines easier to handle, provide a more substantial surface for magazine changes, and, depending on the model, increase magazine capacity.

Ghost Inc.'s MOAB® (Mother Of All Baseplates) lineup gives Glock owners several options based on their pistol and magazine configuration. With choices for popular Glock models and different capacity increases, MOAB baseplates are designed to give your magazines a more functional and upgraded feel.

What Is an Extended Magazine Baseplate?

An extended magazine baseplate replaces the standard baseplate on a compatible magazine. Unlike a simple replacement floor plate, an extended baseplate can provide additional room at the bottom of the magazine and may be designed to accommodate additional rounds.

Extended baseplates can also provide a larger surface for gripping and manipulating a magazine. This can be especially useful for competition, range use, or anyone who wants a more substantial magazine base.

Ghost MOAB Baseplates for Glock Pistols

The Ghost MOAB lineup includes several baseplates designed specifically around different Glock magazines. Ghost offers configurations for popular double-stack Glock models, including the Glock 17, 19, 19X, 34, 45, and 47, among others.

The lineup also includes different capacity options, allowing Glock owners to choose the configuration that best matches their particular magazine and intended use.

MOAB +4 Baseplates for Glock Magazines

For shooters who want additional magazine capacity without moving to the largest available extension, the MOAB +4 is an option worth considering. Ghost offers a +4 MOAB configuration for Glock 17-size magazines that fits a range of Glock models, including the 17, 19X, 17L, 22, 24, 31, 34, 35, 37, 45, and 47.

Ghost also offers a dedicated MOAB +4 configuration for Glock 19-size magazines, including the Glock 19, 23, 32, and 33.

These model-specific options make it important to match the baseplate to the magazine you're using rather than simply choosing an extension based on pistol model alone.

MOAB +6 Baseplates for Glock Magazines

If maximum magazine capacity is the priority, Ghost offers MOAB +6 options for compatible Glock magazines. The Gen2 +6 MOAB for 17-round magazines is listed for Glock models including the 17, 19X, 17L, 22, 24, 31, 34, 35, 37, 45, and 47.

Ghost also offers a Gen2 +6 MOAB designed for 15-round Glock magazines, including magazines used with the Glock 19, 23, and 32.

A higher-capacity extension can be useful for competition and range applications, but magazine compatibility and reliable operation should always be verified before relying on an aftermarket magazine configuration.

MOAB Options for Glock 43X and 48

Glock 43X and 48 owners have a dedicated option in the MOAB lineup. Ghost currently lists the LoViz PLUS 2 MOAB for Glock 43X and 48 magazines. The product is specifically identified as not being intended for metal magazines.

This gives owners of these slimmer Glock models an option specifically designed around their magazine format rather than trying to adapt a baseplate intended for a double-stack Glock magazine.

MOAB Baseplates for Glock Double-Stack Magazines

For Glock owners who aren't looking for additional capacity, Ghost also offers LoViz GM MOAB baseplates in three-packs for a wide range of Glock double-stack magazines in 9mm, .40, and .357. The listed compatibility includes models such as the Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 34, 35, 44, 45, and 47.

A replacement MOAB baseplate can be a useful choice when the goal is to change the shape or handling characteristics of the magazine without selecting a higher-capacity extension.

Why Choose an Extended Glock Magazine Baseplate?

One of the biggest advantages of an extended baseplate is the additional surface area at the bottom of the magazine. A larger, more rounded base can make the magazine easier to manipulate and gives the shooter more area to grab during a magazine change.

For competition shooters, an extended baseplate can also make magazines easier to identify and handle during fast-paced stages. For range use, the additional capacity offered by certain MOAB models can mean fewer magazine changes during a shooting session.

Choosing the Right MOAB Baseplate

The best MOAB baseplate depends on your Glock model and the magazine you're using. Start by identifying the magazine's factory capacity and size, then select the corresponding Ghost MOAB configuration.

• Looking for additional capacity? Consider a compatible MOAB +4 or +6 configuration.
• Using a Glock 19-size magazine? Ghost offers dedicated MOAB options for compatible 15-round magazines.
• Using a Glock 17-size magazine? Look at the MOAB options designed around 17-round magazines.
• Using a Glock 43X or 48? Choose a model-specific MOAB designed for those magazines.
• Want a replacement baseplate without a capacity increase? Consider the LoViz GM MOAB options.

Check Magazine Compatibility Before Ordering

Magazine baseplates are not universally interchangeable. Glock model, magazine capacity, magazine generation, and magazine construction can all affect compatibility.

Ghost offers numerous MOAB configurations, so check the product specifications carefully before ordering. In particular, the Glock 43X and 48 MOAB option has specific magazine restrictions, while the double-stack options cover different magazine sizes and Glock models.

Quality Matters for Magazine Components

Your magazine is an important part of your pistol's operation, so aftermarket components should be selected carefully. A baseplate should fit the intended magazine properly and maintain secure retention of the magazine's internal components.

After installing an aftermarket baseplate, verify that the magazine functions correctly with your specific pistol and ammunition before relying on it for defensive or competition use.