forfakes Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) 1. Can someone please tell what the modification to the bottom of this magwell is called? 2. What is the benefit of having it? Better grip of magazines? 3. Does anyone have any experience with them and have pics of theirs (with and without mags)? Thanks!!! Edited January 12, 2013 by forfakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Basically just to look different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I agree with Steve, basically just to look different. I would just call it a bevel, but the manufacturer might have some fancy name for it. Being a retired LEO I can see where the manufacturer might claim that the bevel would help with concealed carry, but in the real world it would be negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Primarily cosmetic, but it does offer some benefit in reducing the profile slightly and softening the outer edges of the mag well. I'm not a fan of using magwells on carry guns, but if you are going to use one, this is a better arrangement than a stock S&A mag well. Forget who did this first, but I've seen a number of smiths copy it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Primarily cosmetic, but it does offer some benefit in reducing the profile slightly and softening the outer edges of the mag well. I'm not a fan of using magwells on carry guns, Me either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forfakes Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 This would go on my IDPA 1911... no concealment here... just wondering if it would aid in the removal of a stuck mag (not that I have problems dropping my mags)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forfakes Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 In other words, I'm trying to justify (wife's approval ) paying for the look by hoping that it would aid in the removal of a stuck mag (not that I have an y issues, but just in case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Sounds like a good explanation to me. I would go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I like the looks. As far as functionality, it's not going to change anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarpenter82 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It looks purdy though. If it can pass the wife test go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 i was under the impression that the cutouts were designed to help extract magazines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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