Raiden101 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm not sure I understand the point of the magwell. I think it's to aid in reloads, blocking the edges of the gun so it won't catch. I've seen aluminum ones and brass ones that seem to add weight as well. Am I right in my understanding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yup, you pretty much got it. think of a funnel on the mag opening. Also helps some with supporting the heel of the hand for a more secure grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden101 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Would it be worth it to get a weighted one? Does it help at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) It would slightly change the balance of the gun but not significantly. I would rather have weight added in other areas of the gun if you were looking to change the way the gun feels in recoil. Edited March 4, 2014 by alma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 You have to be careful adding a weighted magwell as they can add TOO much weight ..That is if you are using for some form of competition use.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden101 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm just trying to keep the nose down a bit. I have pretty good control, I just want a little more. I've been looking at the stainless steel guide rods at Glockmeister, but I'm not sure what spring to get, or if I should get the one that I can change the spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Try tungsten guide rod instead. What division are you shooting in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapcap Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I only see a benefit to magwells in competition to aid in faster reloads. Otherwise I believe it could be a handicap for a carry gun or other concealment if the magwell is a larger one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disxbxjun Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Agree with the tungsten guide rod. Would add weight in the right area to help with muzzle rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmo412 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I changed the magwell on my 2011 open gun from a standard Dawson Ice to their heavy, big hand Ice. At the same time I changed from a flat, plastic main spring housing to a stainless "wedge" version. The added weight improved the feel of the gun in my opinion. I didn't want to make the gun more nose heavy and slow down my transitions, but the weight did help tame the dot a little bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden101 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Because it's going to be my carry gun for now, I don't want to make too many changes that would effect the reliability, so I think I'm going to shoot production until I get a gun for carry only. If I do tungsten, it would probably push me over the weight limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 No, Tungsten guide rod will not put you over the limit for Production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 A carry gun with a big competition style magwell? Hardcore. I get bummed out carrying a j frame, Conventional wisdom is if you want to reduce muzzle rise, weight forward. I don't see any benefit in heavy magwells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If I want to reduce muzzle rise on a normal competition type gun (5" or so barrel), first thing I do is grip harder. That's pretty cheap to do and won't affect carrying the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden101 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 I think I've decided to forego the magwell until I get a dedicated competition gun. I am pretty good at managing the recoil as it is, just looking to make it even less. I ordered the stainless guide rod with a standard 17# spring today as well as a plastic grip plug from Glockmeister today. Hopefully that will help with recoil and reloads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Right on. You will be surprised how changing spring rates effects perceived recoil as well. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norther Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Magwell would take you out of production anyway. I think your grip plug will too, if it's of a sort that will aid reloads. Edited March 6, 2014 by six-gun shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden101 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'll have to see what the grip plug does. I really wanted it to block the hole that goes up into the trigger mechanism. I'll have to check with someone at the next competition and see if they let me use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Grip plugs are legal to use for IDPA and USPSA now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norther Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Grip plugs are legal to use for IDPA and USPSA now Had to go check the new rules. Nope, still not legal in Production, not if it extends enough to help the reload. See Appendix D4, 22.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Seattle Slug is not legal but an internal plug which does not extend past the bottom of the grip would be legal. "22.3 External plugs (such as Remains in effect – external plugs which alter the Seattle Slug) grip profile or extend past the bottom of the grip are PROHIBITED." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 https://www.uspsa.org/uspsa-NROI-ruling-details.php?indx=34 Plastic Plug for Glock's in Production division Created: 4/28/08 Updated: 1/05/13 Effective: 0/00/00 Rule Number: Appendix D4 Applies to: Pistol Ruling Authority: John Amidon Status: Archived Question: Can I now insert the plastic plug in my Glock and will it be legal for Production division? Answer: The plastic plug that fits flush with the heel of the grip is allowed, like the Jentra plug. Plugs that extend below the heel like the Scherer polymer slug plug or other similar models are not allowed. Metal, brass or the Seattle Slug plugs are not allowed either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Grip plugs are legal to use for IDPA and USPSA nowHad to go check the new rules. Nope, still not legal in Production, not if it extends enough to help the reload. See Appendix D4, 22.3Not 100% true as the correct legal plug does indeed make reloads easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 But the great and powerful Amidon has spoken. So let it be written; so let it be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiden101 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 I guess I'll have to see what it does. It's just $7 worth of plastic, I'll leave it off it it causes a problem in competitions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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