Aluminum MK 23 Floorplate Update 1-25-05 With Pics

[Wiley]

We just made a few of thes today and wanted to see what you all think of them.

They are for 12 round MK23 mags

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0219.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0215.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0210.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0209.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0208.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0226.jpg

This is just a proto the bottem edges will be radiuses and they will have .45 engrave on them

Sorry about the polishing I thought it would look good but it just made it hard to photograph.

So what do you all think?

[Clockwork]

That looks very nice. I like a lot. Especially the first two pics. Well done.

[hkryan]

I like 'em! Can you anodize them?

[Wiley]

After we finsh the design we will get some hard anodize black then test them to see how they hold up.

Thanks

[Kordyte]

Wow, those look really good. Too bad they never made a SS Mk.23 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Wait never mind that would look retarded

[Big Bore]

Lookin' good. Any idea on price yet? Come on, you knew that was coming! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hkryan]

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After we finsh the design we will get some hard anodize black

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or clear over a machined or polished surface? That might look good!

[Wiley]

We are looking at 8 to 10 dollars we still have to refine the run times and see how fast we can make the.

[Wiley]

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or clear over a machined or polished surface? That might look good!

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we want to do what the people want if there is enough intrest we may even do colors

[hkpete]

Very interesting, I'd buy one.

[Lilis]

I'll take at least 3!! (gives me a reason to buy more magazines! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[roadmissile]

What are the chances of expanding the project to include other HKs? I like the idea of some flat ones for the P2000. Also, nice work!

/RM

[Wiley]

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What are the chances of expanding the project to include other HKs? I like the idea of some flat ones for the P2000. Also, nice work!

/RM

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That is just what we want to do.

we are just starting with the MK23 eventually we would like to make them for all of HKs line of hand guns and may be some non HKs

Thanks

[thebaldmonk]

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That is just what we want to do.

we are just starting with the MK23 eventually we would like to make them for all of HKs line of hand guns and may be some non HKs



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That's great news!
I think they would look great with my wife's SS USPc .45
Please keep us updated.

Thanks

[aHKoholic]

I would be in for a few of these!

[Caveman]

phew yeah those look really nice. Once you expand the line I'd be in for some in USPF and heh once I get my Mark23 I'll pick some up as well. Def keep us updated.

[hkryan]

I'd be in for a couple Mark 23 baseplates, if anodized black or clear. I also would take some for the USP compact .45 if you made them!

[mn227]

Woo! I just got some 12's for my Mk23 and those floorplates would be great!

Turns the Mk23 into an impact weapon if you're out of ammo!

[AstroDarkMatter]

I like pic number 4 so shiny... the white blends with the background /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Robocop]

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Turns the Mk23 into an impact weapon if you're out of ammo!

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With the size of that pistol... It already is an impact weapon... The only thing missing from the slide are the words "Louisville Slugger"...

[Wiley]

We are sending them off today to get some anodized black and some chemical polished and clear anodized.

I will get some photos when we get them back and I will keep you all updated

Thanks for your interest

[Aegis]

I would be interested also, very nice.

[Pembroke]

I would buy three also.

[Waz]

I'll take 30 black anodized bases.

Waz

[Wiley]

Here are some pics of the finshed parts. One hard anodized black and one bright diped and anodized clear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0273.jpg
sorry about the fingerprint I did not notice it till I posted it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0269.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0262.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0238.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0263.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0264.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0241.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/jimmyw/000_0248.jpg
And some colors we can have done. Sorry about all the logos they are color sample for our shop.

So how do you all like them?

Thanks

[getdown_hker]

Very nice work! I'd probably buy a couple if they were for the USP 45 Compact mags and reasonably priced. I'd probably get them in black, though.

[hkryan]

Very nice! Looks like the back of your floorplate actually follows the contour of the frame, unlike the originals!

[Wiley]

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[hypersonicaz]

Wow, looks great! Sign me up as soon as you've got some done for the USP.

This latest batch is a big improvement even over the first few; the shape seems to follow the frame perfectly now.

[Wiley]

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Very nice! Looks like the back of your floorplate actually follows the contour of the frame, unlike the originals!

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Yes we think that it looked better like.

Thanks

[HKArch]

That's some awesome stuff you've got!

Now you just need to make mag bodies and followers /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Wiley]

We would love to make the bodies but right now we just do machine work. We will look at the followers if there is enough interest.

We are always looking to the future

Thanks

[Big Bore]

Put me in for four of the black SOCOM plates and I'll order more for the USP .45 and USPC .45 when they come on line.

[Wiley]

We will be setting up a web site to sale thes shortly.

I will let you know when we get it set up.

Also we will be makeing some for the USPF 45 next I will get some pics as soon as I can.

Thanks for your interest we hope to make a few hundred of thes soon.

James

[DirtyBrad]

Those are gorgeous. Really nice work. I'd buy several for the USPf .45 if they're not too expensive. I'd also be interested in the followers, unless anyone knows a reason why plastic would be better.

[totalabuse]

Very nice work! I'm digging the black. Get it together I'll take 3.

[roadmissile]

I recently picked up a P2000 for carry, I can't find flush floorplates anywhere, these would be better than perfect. Just something to keep in mind.

They really do look great!
/RM

[Waz]

You know....I think it would be cool if you put "MK23" insted of .45 on the base plate. What does everyone else think? I'll still take 30 floor plates and 30 followers when you make them. I'll even take some 45F USP base plates.

[psg1]

this thread got me thinking... i'd really like to get a few of these for my usp40f, but i'd also like them to tie in with something else on my pistol...

what i mean by this is, i think these metal baseplates (brushed chrome-like finish in particular) would look really good with a jeweled barrel locking block or maybe a hard chromed one, since this is usually the first part to start showing finish wear...

have any of you ever had yours jeweled or hard chromed? is this even possible since it is directly connected to the barrel? if so, did you regret it? hehe.

actually while i'm at it, i wouldnt mind having the sights hard chromed either, and instead of white dots, black. this, combined with the metal baseplates and chromed or jeweled locking block would look incredible, i think.

i've thought about getting the slide release hard chromed as well, but i think it would look a little strange without the control lever done the same, which is impossible. we'll see.

and wiley, just based on the replies from this forum, it think it would definately be worth your while to make some of these for both fullsize and compact usp's in all calibers since we all have something different, but we all want some for ourselves. with regard to the compact mags, if you wanted to incorporate the finger extensions you could come close with machining, and i think the angular look would be more appealing than the rounded one on the factory plastic plates.

just remember, for every customer you get, each will probably buy at least 2 of these. probably more, depending on how many mags each customer has. you will also get plenty of return business and even more word of mouth. can you imagine the ruckus these will cause when someone brings theirs to the range?

maybe even selling mags with these plates pre-installed? hmmm...

btw, what were you thinking as far as price is concerned? i know its a little early in the process to be worried about this, but if you've given it any thought, let us know. thanks and keep working on it

psg1

[HKArch]

You've definitely got some customers. I'd also like to buy a few USP45 aluminum floor plates.

I realize that it would take more effort to make mag bodies, but if those become available, I'll probably be your first customer. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Wiley]

We are most definitely going to make these for all the other USP models and we are also going to work on some extension for the UPS and P7 line of pistols.

We are setting up a web site right now and will be saleing the MK23 floorplates as soon as we can. Then we will start on the others asap.

We are looking at how many we have to run at one time to get the price to 10.00

Does 10.00 dollars a floorplate sound reasonable?

Any and all input is much appreciated.

Thank you for your interest.

[BravoKilo]

$10 a piece is definitely a reasonable price.

While I really wouldnt need any for my USP9 as I am already using the white mags w/ metal floorplates, I would definitely pick up quite a few for a 45c which I am planning on getting (would look *real* sharp w/ SS slide finish)... and if you could machine them with the finger groove, even better.

Hell, I would (and I'm sure others would too) buy a few extra to keep on hand since we all know how easily HKs multiply /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[loupav]

Wow those look really nice! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[aHKoholic]

$10 is perfect. I'd be in for 4 black MK23 floorplates. And as stated before, if you ran some for the USP 9f, I'd be in for 4 of those too (stainless finish). Finger extensions a definite plus!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[psg1]

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Does 10.00 dollars a floorplate sound reasonable?


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yeah, i would say $10.00 is about right. i imagine shipping costs should also be a non-issue since these plates are small and extremely light to send considering their aluminum construction.

another thing to consider is leaving out any engravings on the bottom of the plates. this would save time and effort on your part, and i prefer a minimalistic and simplified look anyway. thats, of course, just my opinion. you asked for it!

cant wait,
psg1

[getdown_hker]

How about $9.95? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

$10.00 sounds good to me.

[HKArch]

$10 a floorplate sounds reasonable. What kind of shipping options will your business have?

I look forward to that web site becoming operational!

[996]

me wantums!

[bordercop]

I'll take a full 10 of 'em if you'll do them up in hard ano'd on a matt (blasted) finish, or even a good dull powder coating?

That would, of course, be for a USP45f, of course. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[wahodges]

If you do them in USP40 and USP45C I am in!

Alan

[DomRepUSP]

$10 sound good to me!! I'm not sure about this, that is why I ask, can you place the H&K logo on the plates, I would sure like for this lettering to show, just like the factory plates!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[HKNewGuyPA]

Hey Wiley;

I was just reading NavyHK's post "Weird Extractor Color" and had an idea. Can you do these floorplates in the "purplish" color the extractor changes to after cleaning it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, these plates look beautiful! Count me in for at least two when you get some for USPf 45. Nice work!


Thanks!

[BinLoadeR]

Uhhhm put me in for four

black anodized metal with ".40" for USP
black anodized metal with "USPC" for ...USPC

[bordercop]

Ooooh, as long as we're on the subject of different engravings - How about a DHS Seal Logo??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Or maybe DOJ Seal, in loving memory of my retired badge? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[gusmack]

I'm in for 4 for the USPc .40.
I need something like this for the P7 too!!!

[VisableAssassin]

thats actually VERY sexy I wouldnt mind a couple for my 10 round and 12 round mags /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
but I think the 10 rounders would be more of a PITA to do.

[totalabuse]

What ever happened with this?

[hkryan]

+1 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Wiley]

I am sorry for the long wait we are still working very hard on this. The problem is that our shop has been slammed for the last few months. So we have been trying to work our way out of a hole.

we have about 150 advanced prototype we will sell as soon as we get our web site like we want it.

We are also in the middle of ordering an new CNC mill to run thes and other custom parts.

I am very sorry for the long wait and thank you for your continue interest.

James (wiley)

[hkryan]

Cool! Thanks for the update Wiley!

[totalabuse]

+1 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[ltbarber]

Just when ya' think the mark 23 couldn't be improved.........

Hurry up and start selling them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

definately let us know when they are for sale!!!!

Wiley, you are the best!!!!!!!

[Big Bore]

Wiley sent me one to test out and try to destroy it. I could not do it. I dropped it 10 times empty and half full (6 rounds) from a height of 5 feet onto dirt/mud, golf ball sized gravel, and concrete. I expected to trash a SOCOM mag in the process. After dropping it between 60 and 70 times total, including some with the pistol at 45 degrees pointed down so it would fall differently, it seems that no matter what I did the mag hit on the back edge of the floor plate. The floor plate was very scratched up and dented but the magazine, except for minor scratches from falling over in the gravel and on the concrete, was totally undamaged and fully 100% functional. Once I recoated the mag with Aluma-Hyde II and put back on the HK floor plate you could not tell it had ever been used. These are really nice floor plates being extremely well made and the caliber engraving is flawless. One thing you will notice when you put it on is that the floor plate catch that sticks down in the center hole does not come all the way down. The reason is the floor plate is much thicker at this point than it is on the HK mag. The floor plate is solid, not cut out in the center so that makes it look like the catch is not fully seated. It is.
Trust me brother, the wait will be worth it!

[Wiley]

Thanks

Big Bore /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Wiley]

Our wrb site is giveing us some problems so we put some on Ebay

MK 23 Flooorplates on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7171037794&category=36 257&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1)

I sent one to Big Bore to eval for me and this is what he did

10 drops empty on grass and dirt.
10 drops half full on grass and dirt (tactical reload).
10 drops empty on large road gravel-golf ball to tennis ball size.
10 drops half full on large road gravel-golf ball to tennis ball size (tactical reload).
10 drops on concrete empty.
10 drops on concrete half full (tactical reload).

here are a few pics of what was left.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-34.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-33.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-29.jpg

I want post the whole eval but the only problems he had were when it hit the concrete with no rounds in it the follower would try to come out of the mag body and 6 of the 10 times the floor plate came unlatched but did not come off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-24.jpg

When I hit the concrete loaded it ejected rounds form the mag 3 times

Thes are advanced prototype and have a tool mark on the left and right side from trying to see how fast we could run them the production floor plates will not have this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-11Mk23IDM.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-7.jpg

The Ebay acount is my bosses not mine so that is why the contact info is different

Thanks

And Thank You Big Bore

Wiley

PS : we are working on others.

[HKArch]

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The Ebay acount is my bosses not mine so that is why the contact info is different

[/ QUOTE ]I'm looking forward to the day when it won't be necessary to buy them on ebay. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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And Thank You Big Bore

[/ QUOTE ]Indeed! I hope he didn't get his hands scratched up along with the mags.

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PS : we are working on others.

[/ QUOTE ]I'm looking forward to that too. Any chance of other mag parts being made?

[Sinatra]

Are there any plans to make hard rubber ones with finger extensions?

[Wiley]

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I'm looking forward to the day when it won't be necessary to buy them on ebay. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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You and me both but the guy we had working on our web site just did not work out/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif



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Any chance of other mag parts being made?

[/ QUOTE ] maybe some followers but we are not set up to make bodys.


Sinatra

All the stuff we make will be metal we dont have the stuff to mold with.

but we do plan on makeing ones with finger extensions and round count extensions.

Thanks

[Waz]

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but we do plan on makeing ones with finger extensions and round count extensions.

Thanks

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I'd be in for round count extensions for sure. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Waz

[hkryan]

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here are a few pics of what was left.

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How about some done in HT 4340? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

They look nice! Be sure to keep us updated on the status of the company website!

[Wiley]

I was thinking of makeing a few out of A2 but that might be a bit much.

And about the tool marks on the floor plates I looked today and out of the 150 we have maybe 25% of them have some kind of tool mark the rest are clean. I will keep the one with tool marks until they are all I have Left then discount them. I will get pics when I can.

[GasTurbine]

Does anybody know if these plates will fit a USP Tac. .45?

[Wiley]

These Will work on a Tac but will not look right.

In the next few week I will also make some for the USPF 45 that will fit your Tac like they sould.

Thanks

[Sinatra]

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These Will work on a Tac but will not look right.

In the next few week I will also make some for the USPF 45 that will fit your Tac like they sould.

Thanks

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Do you have any approximate date of when your going to make the tac45 with finger extensions? Can you also post a pic of the tooling marks that you mentioned? I wouldnt mind buying those because the floorplates will be hitting the floor anyways! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Wiley]

This is what the tool marks look like
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/BiggBore/floor%20plate%20test/IDM-11Mk23IDM.jpg
it is that line on the side

I dont have a date on the 45f but I am hopeing I can get some made and finshed by the end of AUG

Thanks

[totalabuse]

Got mine yesterday. Fit, finish, and quality are great!
Thanks James. And thank Mike for me! Well done indeed. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Wiley]

bigdaddy

Thanks

And I will thank Mike.

Wiley

[Jim3]

Wiley,

Came across your threads from 2004 and this one. Sent you a PM but thought I'd post here too to see if anyone else might know anything. Have you produced or are you still planning to produce any base plates for the USP45f?

I'm working on a project using cut-down 20rd Promag bodies to make 15rd mags for use with the Jet Funnel on my Tac .45. I was hoping to find some contoured floor plates that would marry up to the jet funnel or at least come close.

Alternatively, some +3 extenstions to the 12rd mags that were countoured to look close to the way the Jet Funnel installed mags look would work too.

Thank you in advance for any info you can share.

[F22_RaptoR]

Jim, you might wanna shoot a PM to BIG_CHRIS_304

He made the same kind of deal (USP Tac with extended mags) but he uses regular jet funnel baseplates. Heres the thread:

http://hkpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70172

[Jim3]

Thanks for the link F22! I sent him a PM. I knew there had to have been someone else out there that had done this or was planning to. Unfortunately, HK is out of stock of jet funnel mag floor plates as they are with almost all their parts it seems whenever I call. I'd prefer a solid metal floor plate over plastic though even if it wasn't an exact recreation of the HK design to provide a better drop and act as a sacrificial piece that would hit the ground first and protect the rest of the mag.

If anyone knows of anyone making floor plates that are or could be modified to work with the Jet Funnel, please PM me.

Thanks in advance!

[kbrhk]

do you take paypal or do you want me to send usps money order? send 6 hk 45 uspf. floorplates. thank you.

[AGG]

Very nice work!!! :eek:

Tony

[buccamachine]

I know this is an old old thread but does anyone know of anyone still making metal floor plates for a USP 45???? I tried to get a local machine shop to make some but they told me they could not get it to work. I am looking for 8-10 of them.