Taran Tactical Innovations Firepower Base Pad SW MP 9mm 40SW 5 6 Magazine Extension Coyote Bronze MPB940 06 UPC 810003108333
Product Description
The Taran Tactical Innovations® Firepower Base Pad Kit for Smith & Wesson® M&P 9/40 (SKU: MPB940-06 / UPC: 810003108333) delivers competition-proven capacity gains and ultra-reliable feeding to your duty or match sidearm. Engineered specifically for full-size factory M&P steel magazine bodies, this extended base pad increases your onboard firepower by +6 rounds in 9x19mm (bringing standard capacity to 23+1) and +5 rounds in .40 S&W (bringing capacity to 20+1). Whether dominating USPSA Carry Optics stages or building a defensive sidearm with maximum round counts, the TTI Firepower base pad provides a decisive mechanical edge.
Every TTI Firepower base pad is precision CNC-machined in the USA from solid billet aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum to eliminate the warping, cracking, and feed failures common to polymer extensions. The exterior is treated with a rugged MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodize in Coyote Bronze, providing deep chemical resistance against harsh bore cleaners, oils, and environmental wear. At an optimal net weight of approximately 1.2 ounces, the added mass assists empty magazines in dropping completely free during emergency tactical and speed reloads, even when fouled with range grit.
Installation requires no specialized gunsmithing tools, set screws, or separate floorplates. TTI's patented push-pin locking detent utilizes a captive stainless steel pin that holds the extension rigidly to the magazine tube's lower rails under severe recoil and high-impact ground strikes. Included with each kit is a precision-wound +10% extra-power chrome-silicon magazine spring, guaranteeing positive follower lift and consistent slide-lock retention on the final round. Measuring inside the USPSA 141.25mm magazine gauge, this extension is completely legal for USPSA Limited, Limited Optics, and Carry Optics competition.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance:*
Fitment Matrix: Smith & Wesson full-size OEM M&P 9mm (17-round) and M&P .40 S&W (15-round) magazine tubes (both 1.0 and M2.0). CRITICAL fitment warning: Does NOT fit M&P Shield, Shield Plus, M&P Compact flush-fit short magazine tubes, M&P 10mm, or M&P .45 ACP. Do NOT use with aftermarket ProMag or ETS magazines. Ensure the included +10% extra-power spring is installed with the narrower top coil securely seated beneath the OEM follower before seating the base pad onto the magazine rails.
- Ensure the host firearm is completely clear, magazine removed, and chamber visually and physically verified empty. Wear eye protection throughout magazine disassembly.
- Depress the factory floorplate insert locking button using an armorer punch, slide the factory plastic floorplate forward off the magazine rails, and carefully capture and remove the OEM spring and floorplate insert.
- Retain the factory S&W follower and mate it to the top coil of the included TTI +10% extra-power spring; insert the assembled follower and spring down into the factory steel magazine body.
- Compress the bottom coils of the extended spring upward into the magazine tube; depress the rear push-pin on the TTI base pad downward, slide the base pad onto the magazine rails until fully seated, and push the pin upward until it positively locks behind the magazine rail notch.
- Inspect the push-pin to confirm complete engagement flush with the top surface, perform a manual loading check to verify full +6 (9mm) or +5 (.40 S&W) round capacity, and conduct a dry-fire mag-drop check prior to live-fire deployment.
Key Features
- Maximum Capacity Enhancement: Adds +6 rounds of 9mm (yielding 23+1 total) or +5 rounds of .40 S&W (yielding 20+1 total) on standard full-size factory magazines.
- Billet 6061-T6 Construction: CNC-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum billet for structural rigidity capable of surviving repeated high-velocity drops onto concrete.
- Patented Push-Pin Locking System: Tool-less installation and field disassembly utilizing an integrated stainless steel locking pin—no loose set screws or external plates to misplace.
- USPSA Competition Legal: Engineered to conform within the official USPSA 141.25mm magazine gauge for sanctioned Limited, Limited Optics, and Carry Optics divisions.
- Drop-Free Gravity Assistance: The added 1.2-ounce aluminum mass ensures clean, uninterrupted drop-free ejection during speed and slide-lock reloads.
- Extra-Power Spring Included: Comes matched with an ISMI +10% extra-power chrome-silicon magazine spring to prevent nose-dive misfeeds and ensure positive slide lock.
- Coyote Bronze Hardcoat Anodize: Durable Type III anodized finish matches tactical Earth-tone builds while resisting solvent corrosion and abrasive wear.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Taran Tactical Innovations®
- Model/Series: Firepower Base Pad Kit (+5/6)
- MPN / SKU: MPB940-06 / MPB94006
- UPC: 810003108333
- Platform Compatibility: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm & .40 S&W Full Size (1.0 & M2.0 OEM Tubes)
- Caliber / Capacity: +6 Rounds (9x19mm Parabellum) / +5 Rounds (.40 S&W)
- Material: CNC Billet 6061-T6 Aerospace Aluminum
- Finish: MIL-A-8625 Type III Hardcoat Anodized (Coyote Bronze)
- Attachment Mechanism: Patented Push-Pin Steel Retention Detent
- Competition Compliance: USPSA 141.25mm Gauge Approved (Limited, Limited Optics, Carry Optics)
- Included Hardware: TTI Base Pad, +10% Extra-Power Magazine Spring
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
