Magazine Base Pad for 10-Round BHP Magazine and Apex Magwell

Description

For shooters running a Springfield SA-35 or Browning Hi-Power with an Apex Low-Profile Magwell, this magazine base pad is a practical, drop-in solution. Priced at $15, it replaces the factory base pad on your Mec-Gar 10-round magazine without any fitting or modification. The primary benefit here is reliable function: the elongated pad fills the gap between the mag and the magwell, ensuring positive feeding and preventing the magazine from being inserted too far. That flared base also acts as a positive stop, so you don’t risk damaging the mag catch or the feed lips during fast reloads.

Scalloped cuts on both sides of the pad give you a solid purchase for stripping a stubborn magazine out of the gun. This is especially useful in a concealed-carry or competition setting where a slick, flush base can make emergency reloads harder than they need to be. The pad does not add capacity—it remains a true 10-round setup—so you maintain compliance with magazine capacity restrictions while gaining the handling advantage of a slightly extended base.

Two material options are available to match your budget and use case. The aluminum version is machined from billet stock and hard anodized black, with the Apex logo laser engraved after finishing. It’s a durable, metal-on-metal connection that holds up to repeated use and holster wear. The 3D printed polymer option is made in-house from carbon fiber-filled material, giving it a stiff, lightweight feel with good impact resistance. Color choices for the polymer pad include black, red, blue, green, and purple—useful for identifying different loads or marking magazines for range vs. carry use. Both versions are 100% manufactured in the USA, in Phoenix, AZ.

Fitment specifics:

• Direct replacement for the Mec-Gar 10-round BHP magazine base pad
• Works with the Apex Low-Profile Magwell for SA-35 and BHP
• Does not increase magazine capacity beyond factory spec
• Flared base prevents over-insertion into the magwell
• Scalloped cuts aid in positive magazine removal

Whether you’re running your SA-35 for practical shooting drills, hunting backup, or everyday concealed carry, this base pad delivers a simple, affordable upgrade that makes reloads more consistent and reduces the chance of a fumbled magazine change. No special tools, no gunsmithing—just swap the pad and get back to shooting.