twister Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Which magwell is best for SS? I'm just finishing my SS, and I would like to know what everyone is using. Thanks for your help,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I run a Techwell XT on my 9mm an it is huge but legal, fits in an IDPA box with room to spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Your probably going to get 100 different answers. If you can go try some out that are on other shooters pistols. I would use the Dawson Ice magwell myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I like the Smith & Alexander. It's old school, but I ran a Techwell for a while and I didn't find that it helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I like the Smith & Alexander. It's old school, but I ran a Techwell for a while and I didn't find that it helped. +1 on the S&A! I am with Matt on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I have a S&A on my .45 but I am a tad lazy with reloads and find the hole in Techwell a little easier. Plus I wasn't sure if the S&A would make weight on a 9mm since it was pushing it on a .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks for the quick replies. The magwell I liked the looks of,is from Dawson. I had a Ed Brown on my last gun,and wanted to try something a little bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Dawson Ice "No Gap" gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Guess I'm real old school, Ed Brown on my Trojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Dawson Ice "No Gap" gets my vote. Same here; installed on my 9mm STI Trojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I agree S&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Dawson Ice "No Gap" gets my vote. Same here; installed on my 9mm STI Trojan. I'm number 4 for the Dawson Ice, I run the no gap. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Have the Techwell XT on both my guns. It is just HUGE but still fits the box. It just works much better for me than the SA style magwells. Also think it looks better on the gun than the Dawson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcDonough Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Dawson no gap for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I can't believe we've gotten this far without someone suggesting a search of 1911 magwell. Short version: People who like big magwells love Dawson and Techwell. People who don't swear by the S&A. Brown, Wilson, and a handful of others have small but devoted followings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Your just going to have to find some and try. I use the TechWell XT but have used the SA, SVI, Dawson as well. I like the way the Techwell attaches and its rock solid. It helps with those blown reloads and I like the grip it gives me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I like the grip it gives me. That is one of the things I like about it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter32 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Per Steel1212's recomendation i went with the Techwell XT on my Trojan and i love it !!! It gives me a better grip and the mags just seem to jump in !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hello: I have tried them all as well and even sold some to the guys above I like the Dawson no gap since it sits lower and gives me more hand room. I also like the S&A since it has checkering all the way down the back of the mainspring housing and gives lots of hand room. My hands are on the large size so both of these works for me. Is one that much faster than the other, not really. One is faster for table starts though Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) I'm using a Techwell XT, but I shortened it up a little bit to make it easier to seat the mags....you need long basepads or the Tripp System Mags to be able to seat them properly. I probably took twenty thousandths off mine with a bench mounted disc sander. With most of the longer basepads/mags you'll have to remove a touch from the front of the pad to get it to fit the box. R, Edit to add: Good call on the search function comment above. Here's a huge thread on SS magwells: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57062&view=findpost&p=662106 Edited August 30, 2010 by G-ManBart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 +2 on the S&A's. I have them on both of my S/S, there the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I tried the tech well, and as far as the magwell part of it, I thought it was o.k., but, I hated the alumigrips. Of all the ones I have, I prefer the SVI, but, an ICE is a really close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ice is the best I have found, I like the gap version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I tried the tech well, and as far as the magwell part of it, I thought it was o.k., but, I hated the alumigrips. Of all the ones I have, I prefer the SVI, but, an ICE is a really close second. hmmmm my guns don't have alumagrips By the way they have G10 grips now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Questions? I'm about to receive my STI Spartan in 9mm. I have already decided on and ordered Tripp Research 10 round mags. I know by testimony from others that the Dawson Ice "no gap" model will not work with those mags and others, unless I change out the base pads to the Dawson ones. Any cons to using the "gapped" Dawson? Are there any other "Large" magwell that will work with the Tripp mags as is? Otherwise, any recommendations as to what "Small" magwell to go with using my gun/mag combo. I'm trying hard to restrain myself and make the transition to ESP/single stack as economical as possible, though still have decent quality gear. I have a set budget and want to stay within it or under if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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