open67 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Would like some input on what magwell's are being used the most right now in single stack and/or L10. I see there are several and would like to upgrade mine from the S&A I have on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurritoBandito Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 The dawson ice and techwell magwells seem to be pretty popular. I have both and prefer the techwell XT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehorn Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I have both and also prefer the Techwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I have both as well and my preference is the Techwell TGO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvary45 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm currently running tech well TGO, best magwell I have found for SSTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Try Matt Burkett's PT mag well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Ok, hate to ask this but I am going to shoot SSTK next season and have an SV on my gun. Would love to see a few pics of the 'business' end of the above poster's competition guns to get an idea. All of the promo shots don't show much. Thanks! Cheers623 DVC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 "Search" is your friend/ Lots of posts and pics to be found with a few searches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I like the Dawson Ice magwell, don't have experience with the techwells but it seems you need to use their grips if ur going to go with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 ive tried the dawson as well as svi and ended up sticking with the svi. I can reload just the same with either magwell but the svi allows me to get a more consistent grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I think having a magwell that does NOT have a cut out in the front is ideal. The approach angles are key too. Generally, most magwells have very shallow angles (Dawson). The question is, would you permanently modify your frame if it meant the absolute best performance? I would use my 1911 to drive nails (literally, like a hammer) if it meant match wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankfan79 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Which magwell is that Shaun? Edited December 27, 2011 by hankfan79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 My own design. I made it about 4 years ago. That was my first prototype, the second one was even better (cosmetically). I'm gathering machine shop qoutes now. I'll post them in the vendor tent once I get them cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open67 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Will you be able to use this for SS or just L10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Actually it fits IDPA and USPSA SS boxes with plenty of room. This is 'in the white' before type III ano and Ionbond. Both of which have lasted well over the years. Mag in gun is a standard CMC with standard base pad. Edited December 27, 2011 by want2race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankfan79 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 What kind of permanent frame modification do you speak of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirveyr Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I have replaced all of my S&A with Techwell SP's. I am very happy with the Techwell's. They function as well as they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Very similar to installing a weld on magwell. The frame is shortened a little, except the area around the MS housing pin hole. The area of the frame that is removed is replaced by the magwell. I've installed one with a 10" bastard hand file but a mill is quicker. Going into the frame is what allows the velocity stack type angles. Wide at the mouth, steep further in. If I can get some of these made I may just call them Velocity Stack magwells. Velocity stacks on engine intakes increase the flow of air to get a better charge into the combustion chamber. Some theory, but for a 1911. Frame modificaiton is like swallowing the blue pill, there is no turning back. Then again, these are just tools of enjoyment. (This from the guy that took a hacksaw to a 2011 and shortened it.) They are all just tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 There is another mag well design going to be released very soon. This is one variation of the proto types being done. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-Sons Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I just added the Dawson ICE and I am a big fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I had a Tech well, and didn't care for it. I have a Dawsen, and really don't care for it because the mag is just about flush with the magwell. I have an aluminum SVI, that I ground a little bit off the bottom, so my base pads stick out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 pjb45 I just ordered a PT Iron Shrike with Matt's Magwell. I love the TGO on my Springfield RO, but with this build I am trusting Matt. Heard lots of great things about it. Here is my Springer with the TGO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 There is another mag well design going to be released very soon. This is one variation of the proto types being done. Rich Pretty good. It's the steep angles that guide the magazine into the gun, not just help get it to the opening. I think at a minimum all 1911's should be fit with a 2011 main spring housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Shaun's 1911 is probably one of the ugliest best working guns I've ever seen :roflol:Just kidding. His gun has home made grips, magwell, and I'm sure other parts I can't think of right now, but it just works! There is a reason he is my smith. My gun would have one of his magwells also if I wasn't such a sissy about permanent modifications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-Sons Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Missed details... The Dawson ICE I installed is ran with 10rd CMC mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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