GigG Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Is a mag well such as Smith & Alexander legal in SS Division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes, as long as you don't go over the weight limit and it fits in the box. Many run Dawson ICE magwells or Techwells, which are much bigger than the S&A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBandit Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 As long as the gun fits in the box and is under the max weight of 43oz with an empty magazine you're good. From the looks weight may be the only issue with the steel magwells, but I don't have you're gun to measure. Box intenal dimesions 8 15/16” x 6” x 1 5/8” (tolerance +1/16”, -0”) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 It's going to end up being a personal preference thing. The S&A, being steel, puts slightly more weight in the palm of the hand vs. the Dawson which is all aluminum. I guess one could run a steel MSH with the TechWell and this would put you at about the mid point for balance/weight. Personally, I have both the S&A and the Dawson and I don't notice the weight difference. I did drill out the inside of MSH section of the S&A though. I do like the huge opening of the Dawson. In comparison, the S&A is just big not huge. Oh and I hogged out the openings on both units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigG Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks, this is where my almost 20 years out of the sport is an issue. S&A was the go to magwell back then. I should be OK as far as weight goes with just about anything as the base gun (a Springfield Armory Loaded Light weight) has a aluminum frame and only weighs in a 33 oz. with an empty mag as it comes from the factory. While I've got you here. I've read and pretty much understand the rules on SS but I have a question about "External modifications or features such as weights or devices to control or reduce recoil (such as, but not limited to,thumb rests or components which could be used as such)." Does this include extended safeties and slide stops? Specifically there use to be an extended safety on the market that had a guard as part of the safety that was a small plate between the thumb and the slide. I can't remember the maker of that little gem so if you know it chime in. Especially if it is legal for Single Stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Think King's had a safety like that, however, they aren't around anymore. I had one a friend made for me, not too difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Swenson make's a safety like that, and yes it is legal for SS. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/safety-parts/safeties/1911-auto-swenson-thumb-shield-safety-prod1861.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigG Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 That sure looks like it sperman. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 S&A makes an aluminum magwell. Same profile as the steel one. Significant weight savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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