Twelve Bore

Ok! Than I can use the #2 magazine in my picture. It has a leather base pad and does not exceed the length of a standard magazine with a 1/4 inch leather pad.

Is anyone reading what I write? It is not about 1 pad being an advantage over another. It is about two mags (actually look at the.picture I put in my post) that are the same.length after the leather pads are added but the one with the removable base can't be used. That makes no sense at all.

J. Frank Norfleet you said: But if they start making exceptions for gear used in USPSA, I have some Glocks I'd like to shoot. Wilson Mags are not USPSA gear, people use Glocks in USPSA does that make your Glock mag USPSA gear. The ship has already sailed on the making exceptions thing, such as Modern category, Short stroked rifles, Any base pad, Model 12 shotguns. Also the 1911 I use in WB modern is the same gun I use for USPSA single stack minus the mag well. So WB already allows USPSA equipment. It is legal for both shooting sports also IDPA and steel challenge. I shoot and run the matches at my local club both CAS/WB and we will make allowances for shooters who do not have all the PROPER equipment. FYI; not new to shooting sports. I have been competing since 1978 and compete in USPSA, IDPA, ICORE, SASS and WB. Finished 10th overall and second senior div at the 2020 Wild Bunch NY state championship, Muster at Ft Misery

[/img][/img] People starting to shoot WB can be and are at times transplants from USPSA. Many of us have more than enough Wilson mags to shoot WB, but are forced to buy new mags because of this rule. I did. Wilson mags with the thin base are 124mm long. My standard metal mags are 122mm long. Both measured from front, base to top of follower. Picture #1 shows Wilson mag with thin base. Pic #2 shows Wilson with thin base and Mernickle's latest production leather pad. Pic #3 show a stock mag with Mernickle's older 1/4 inch pad. The mags in pic #2 and #3 are the same length. I have a friend that wants to shoot WB but is not wanting to invest the money in all new mags when he already has Wilsons. There is no competitive advantage over using mag #2 over #3 Suggest a rule change to read something like this. Standard mags with welded bases or removable bases are allowed but can be no longer than 125mm, measured along the front of the mag from bottom of base to top of follower. Extended base pads may be used, must be leather and overall length of the mag with base pad can not exceed 130mm measured on the front of the mag from bottom of base to top of follower.

That's what I thought the answer would be.

That did not answer my question! I have read and understand the rules. I am asking about a specific situation not covered in the rules.

If it has been asked and answered. I apologize for asking again but rules change. Would Wilson 8 round mags be legal with the thinnest removable pad on them? If they are could a leather base pad be added as long as the overall length did not exceed factory length plus 1/4 inch?