dmd6x Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have a 5" Kimber Custom TLE / RL II that I use for 3gun, IDPA, USPSA, etc. I am thinking about putting an extended mag well on it. If money isn't an issue, what's the best mag well for that gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creeper1956 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I like the Dawson Precision single stack Ice magwell... I'd link you, but the site is offline right now. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan R. Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Dawson Ice no gap is the jam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Techwell xt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Techwell xt I like the looks of the techwell but you have to buy their grips as well Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Techwell xt I like the looks of the techwell but you have to buy their grips as well Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 @bigdawgbeav, if you're handy with a dremel, you can buy just the TechWell and then mill the required recess in the grip panels of your choice. I think there's thread about the milling process either in this forum or the Gunsmithing forum. @OP, I have S&A, the Dawson gap and the SV. The S&A is the lowest profile and one piece msh/magwell The Dawson is two piece aluminum and nice because you can replace the insert when it gets beat up. The SV is two piece and available in aluminum/carbon/stainless and has no insert If low profile is a consideration, I'd do the S&A. If weight is a consideration, the Dawson. Pure game gun? the SV in stainless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Old school Ed Brown easy for me to pull down to check if the magazine is seated on the load command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) This is what I like, it's a proto type that I've been working on. Rich Edited July 13, 2013 by RIIID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creeper1956 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 When is that going to be available Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnshoot Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 This is what I like, it's a proto type that I've been working on.Rich Looks very nice. How come it rides so high on the front strap? Will that necessitate trimming grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) The frame has .300" removed from the bottom like the Heinie/Chen type mag wells. The grips have the back cut out for the mounting tabs and then beveled to match the outside taper of the well. I like a mag well to have a funnel type profile, most have a flat and wide profile that don't help the mag to go in. They will be available as soon as the machine shop gets around to making them. Rich Edited July 13, 2013 by RIIID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 With the tech well you get to fun any mainspring housing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 TechWell or Dawson Ice No Gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I'm very happy with the Dawson No-gap ICE mag well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintv Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) So if you buy the Techwell, the grips are the only thing that is holding it to the gun? I am leaning toward the S&A since it is less cost and with the mainspring housing attached, more secure. Plus no milling or new grips. I am using the gun primarily for carry and occasional competition. I have the Dawson on my competition gun and like it. C. Edited July 15, 2013 by clintv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 So if you buy the Techwell, the grips are the only thing that is holding it to the gun? Yes, the setup is very secure though. PS- Robbie used one of theirs, I believe he still does. (Only mentioned because if it was not secure he would not use it.) I like the way Rich's (RIIID) looks, however I would like a little more base pad exposed. Personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 SVI, would be my choice if I didn't already have the ice magwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhgunguy Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have the techwell with mil-tac grips. Nice magwell, nice grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I beat on my single stack like owes me money , no problem with the durability of the techwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superfan Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Fusion makes a Nice 2 piece magwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I like the Dawson GAP Magwell. didn't have to replace all my basepads on the Wilson ETM magazines like I would have had to with a Gapless. If you miss a reload with the Dawson, something is very wrong. That thing is HUGE and there is no way I would use that on a carry gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 infinity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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