Last updated: March 2026
NDZ Mag Plate Hole Relocation: Benefits & Process Explained
In this video, NDZ Performance explains the strategic decision and benefits behind relocating the mag plate hole on your firearm magazine base plates. Discover how this NDZ Mag Plate Hole Relocation aids in personalization of your firearm. NDZ’s Customized Magazine Plates are perfect for firearm enthusiasts, competitive shooters, and those looking to upgrade their gear. Follow our step-by-step guide to understand the motivation and execution of this modification. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell icon for more expert tips and tutorials from NDZ Performance.
Video Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Overview – NDZ Mag Plate Hole Relocation
- 00:19 Understanding the OEM Magazine Baseplate
- 00:35 NEZ Performance Magazine Base Plate Features
- 01:03 Mag Plate Installation Process
- 01:27 Disassembly Process
- 02:05 Close-Up Comparison
- 02:21 Conclusion and Contact Information
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The OEM Glock base plate hole placement doesn’t align with many aftermarket base pads that require a different retention pin position. Relocating the hole allows installation of extended base pads, rubber grip sleeves, and flared magwells without modifying the magazine body itself.
Hole relocation is permanent on the specific base plate modified. The magazine body itself is unchanged, so you can always install a new OEM base plate. Most shooters perform the modification on spare base plates rather than factory plates to preserve the originals.
The modification requires a drill press or hand drill with a 3/32″ bit, a punch to mark the center point, and a deburring tool to clean the new hole edge. Use a base plate jig or vise to ensure accurate placement. The process takes under 5 minutes per plate.