Quick Fix: Replacing a Broken Magazine Base Plate
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Dropped your magazine and cracked the base plate? It happens. In this quick DIY fix, Airsoft Extreme shows how a Guarder Hi-Capa base plate can be used as a replacement for older Western Arms magazines—getting you back in the game fast.
How to Replace a Broken Airsoft Magazine Base Plate
Who here is a little clumsy? Sometimes being clumsy is painful… and sometimes it’s surprisingly forgiving. In the case of Lawrence (once again), his clumsiness worked out in his favor—this time.
The Problem
Lawrence dropped his Western Arms 50-round magazine and completely cracked the base plate. (See Picture 1)
At that point, most people would assume the mag is done for… but not so fast.
The Solution
Finding a replacement Western Arms base plate isn’t exactly easy—but luckily, there’s a workaround. The Guarder Magazine Base for Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 4.3 can be used as a compatible replacement. (See Picture 2)
View Product: Guarder Magazine Base for Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 4.3
How to Replace the Base Plate
- Remove the damaged base plate.
Press the plunger that holds the base plate in place, then slide the base plate off the magazine. (See Picture 3)
- Install the new base plate.
Slide the replacement base plate onto the magazine until it locks into place. (See Picture 4 & Picture 5)
And just like that, you’re back in business and ready to hit the field again.
Lessons Learned
- Lawrence is clumsy.
- Old gear doesn’t mean dead gear. There’s often a workaround if you know where to look.
- Experience matters. The Airsoft Extreme team has years of knowledge and can help you find solutions to keep your gear running.
Final Thoughts
We hope this quick DIY fix helps you save a mag and avoid unnecessary replacements. Thanks for spending a little time with us—have a great rest of your day, and we’ll see you in the next tech tip!
