1911guru Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 in the market for a new magwell. i currently have a smith and alexander and want something like a dp no gap magwell. my gun is a 9mm with wilson emt mags i want the mag to stick out of the bottom of the magwell just enough to easily seat a fully loaded 10 round mag. can i accomplish this with dp basepads? or does anyone know of any other set ups similar? without having to buy new mags. size of weight of the gun does not matter. i would apreciate any advice and would like to see some pictures. i would also like to see a picture of a dp no gap with wilson mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I use the SV single stack magwell and like it alot. I also use Wilson and Tripp mags. The nice thing about the SV is its all aluminum so I sanded the bottom of the magwell just a little for more exposed base pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix68 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Watching this thread with some interest...as I just picked up a 1911 in 9mm this week. Looking to shoot SS and was wondering if there are any "restrictions" around the type/size/weight of the magwell that can be used. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter_rob Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 This is my set up. Custom made by my gun smith, Jim Joyce. Has worked great for me with Cobra mags. Not a bad price either. Check with him on the price, but I don't believe you will beat it. jimjoycecustom.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911guru Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 i want the 360 degree magwell dont want the cut out in the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 If you do your part in the reload there will be no problem. Using a Dawson no gap magwell and the Dawson basepads and hitting every load you execute correctly. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvary45 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I run the techwell (TGO MODEL) on my single stack with tripp mags. Techwell makes many different models for you to choose from, and all the ones that i have seen you can run just about any 7/8 rd mag in them. techwell USA Edited March 27, 2011 by calvary45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=125711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911guru Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 hey donnyglock can u possibly post some pictures of you gun with a mag in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter_rob Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 i want the 360 degree magwell dont want the cut out in the front He makes one of those as well. I started with that but changed to the open fron after I had a mag stick in the gun and couldn't get it out. Open fron is much easier to clear mags. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911guru Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 makes sense shooter_rob. why was it stuck? cuz of the magwell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmanfixit Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have a TechWell on one of my competition guns and I really like how simple and effective it is. Very clean installation and fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter_rob Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 makes sense shooter_rob. why was it stuck? cuz of the magwell? No, got some dirt and grit on it from the type of range we were shooting on. You can try to keep them clean but sometimes it is hard! I look at what the top guys shoot and most of them shoot some kind of open front mag well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Get the DP ICE No gap and the DP basepads for your magazines and you'll be all set. I grin every time I put my gun in "the box" because it couldn't fit any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Get the DP ICE No gap and the DP basepads for your magazines and you'll be all set. I grin every time I put my gun in "the box" because it couldn't fit any better. Sure it can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Sure it can. What I mean is that the DP magwell and basepads are as big as they possibly can be and still fit in the box. Yours still has room to spare...looks good, though. I'll admit the DP kit isn't the best looking combo, but I'm a form-follows-function kinda guy so it doesn't matter at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The last time I recall seeing this question come up, it was closed in favor of one of the many other identical threads: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57062&view=findpost&p=662106 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=112759&view=findpost&p=1279389 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=106036&view=findpost&p=1205967 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=99708&view=findpost&p=1139278 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101858&view=findpost&p=1160515 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=117049&view=findpost&p=1326686 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=112987&view=findpost&p=1281859 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=99708&view=findpost&p=1139278 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69888&view=findpost&p=808795 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59131&view=findpost&p=687182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Sure it can. What I mean is that the DP magwell and basepads are as big as they possibly can be and still fit in the box. Yours still has room to spare...looks good, though. I'll admit the DP kit isn't the best looking combo, but I'm a form-follows-function kinda guy so it doesn't matter at all. Untrue. The DP ICE is smaller than the Techwell XT (I have both). R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Sure it can. What I mean is that the DP magwell and basepads are as big as they possibly can be and still fit in the box. Yours still has room to spare...looks good, though. I'll admit the DP kit isn't the best looking combo, but I'm a form-follows-function kinda guy so it doesn't matter at all. Untrue. The DP ICE is smaller than the Techwell XT (I have both). R, I stand corrected. It seems like it is, in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjennings10 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 This is my set up. Custom made by my gun smith, Jim Joyce. Has worked great for me with Cobra mags. Not a bad price either. Check with him on the price, but I don't believe you will beat it. jimjoycecustom.com +1 on Jim Joyce custom magwell. Great price and the only magwell I have owned on a single stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I run the 10rd 9mm Wilson ETM's and have only good things to say about the Techwell SP, not quite as huge as the XT or the Ice, yeah, but I didn't have to buy all new basepads and then bust out the Dremel, doubt the slightly smaller dimensions is slowing things down much (at least in my case). IMHO, if you can't hit a reload with something the size of the SP which is already quite a bit larger tgan tge classic S&A-style then you suck and need more practice, the larger XT or Ice won't bail you out. AFAIK the TGO is the same as the SP minus the closed front, so that should work perfectly with the ETM's as well and offer maybe an easier grasp on a mag that doesn't drop or maybe when pulling one to clear a double-feed, personally I like the full-wrap of the SP for an index for my support-hand's grip, but the TGO seems like a great choice too. If you're not a fan of the Techwell grip options you could consider giving Larry Davidson a shout or looking up the DIY from forum member VR4, it's a simple system which works and it is lighter than most it not all of the other options for a 9mm 1911, especially if you go with a polymer MSH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiston Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Get the DP ICE No gap and the DP basepads for your magazines and you'll be all set. I grin every time I put my gun in "the box" because it couldn't fit any better. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Here's a pic of what you get with a stock 10rd 9mm ETM w/ stock basepad with the Techwell SP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Get the DP ICE No gap and the DP basepads for your magazines and you'll be all set. I grin every time I put my gun in "the box" because it couldn't fit any better. +1 +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911guru Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 thanks for the picture ck1. but even the best of the best mess up under high stress situations, and i am not counting on a double feed or any type of malfunction although they do happen. i am ok with one malfunction out of 300 fast reloads. i look at it like shooting an A zone on the body rather than an A zone on a head shot. the a zone is bigger on the body which is faster and have a better chance of hitting it no matter the skill level. why aim at something way smaller when u can aim and hit the bigger target faster and more consistently? i am not worried about size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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