bowenbuilt Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I received the new small frame TTI magwell in this week and had a chance to install it today and go out to the range for testing. The TTI is a one piece design that uses a headless hex screw to hold the assembly in place. It went on easily with a nice snug fit. The hex screw hole aligned perfectly with the hole in the back strap so the installation took about 5 minutes from package to gun. After 500 rounds the magwell didn't budge out of it's original position and stayed firmly attached to the grip frame. TTI (relieved for their pin), Dawson and standard Glock magazines fit the new magwell and snapped into place effortlessly and still dropped free when the mag release was pushed. The magwell has some very nice ergonomics machined into the front of it for better placement of large hands. It is solid brass so it is very heavy and lends its self well to reducing recoil and adding balance to the gun. I have the SJC frame weight on my gun and the super heavy magwell makes for a perfect balance on presentation. The only thing I can think of to improve this product would be some color. Black would probably be a good start. I will most likely Ceracoat mine in semi-gloss black to match the frame. Kudos to TTI for another great product, I really expected nothing less. Anyone looking for a superior heavy magwell should take a serious look at TTI's newest. Edited March 13, 2015 by bowenbuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyxcom Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 TTI just announced it is coming in a few colors today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaranTactical Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'll exchange it for a black, if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 I would like to have a black one but since mine is already used I will apply a black finish. I had to come up with something, that's the only thing I could think of in the "con" column. I very much appreciate the offer. You guys are way too good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'll exchange it for a black, if you'd like. PM sent, as I'd take you up on this offer its open to others in the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I hope this makes sense but how does this one piece design get installed? I assume the front of the magwell grabs the bump on the front of the grip frame so you can't push the front of the magwell down after its installed. With a 2 piece design the plug goes in the grip then you hook the front of the magwell over the bump on the front of the grip and fasten the magwell to the insert. Maybe the answer is as simple as the part that goes up into the backstrap is short enough that you can hook the magwell around the front of the frame and then push the insert up into the backstrap? I dig the 1 piece design. Just curious how it installs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'd think you'd just shove the mag well in all the way in tight and install the screw through the back strap. Its just 1 piece vs, 2 That 2nd one from the left look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 I hope this makes sense but how does this one piece design get installed? I assume the front of the magwell grabs the bump on the front of the grip frame so you can't push the front of the magwell down after its installed. With a 2 piece design the plug goes in the grip then you hook the front of the magwell over the bump on the front of the grip and fasten the magwell to the insert. Maybe the answer is as simple as the part that goes up into the backstrap is short enough that you can hook the magwell around the front of the frame and then push the insert up into the backstrap? I dig the 1 piece design. Just curious how it installs. You are exactly right. You slip it on, get it in position and when you get it right the hole in the back strap is sitting perfectly in the hole awaiting the hex head screw. The insert is just short enough to allow you to do this. I did not have any problems installing it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaranTactical Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I hope this makes sense but how does this one piece design get installed? I assume the front of the magwell grabs the bump on the front of the grip frame so you can't push the front of the magwell down after its installed. With a 2 piece design the plug goes in the grip then you hook the front of the magwell over the bump on the front of the grip and fasten the magwell to the insert. Maybe the answer is as simple as the part that goes up into the backstrap is short enough that you can hook the magwell around the front of the frame and then push the insert up into the backstrap? I dig the 1 piece design. Just curious how it installs. The front grips on the the frame, and the rear peg just sets in the back. You're right that the rear nub is a bit shorter, but we make it thick enough so there isn't much give or wiggle. Instead of choosing to make that rear peg longer for more weight ( which is really why it's that long in the first place ) we shortened it up and added more material by having it climb up the grip a bit more ( also securing it better ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superslowmo Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 So, if I understand correctly.... This magwell will fit all of the different extensions "out there"? Only because I have several Arre-------'s (but with TTI's inbound- Thanks to Taran), and am considering dumping my JP for something a bit heavier and with a wider mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreGarciaTAT2 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'll exchange it for a black, if you'd like. Do you have these for large frame Glocks? I'm looking for an IDPA legal magwell for my G41. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock455 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Anyone have some pictures of the well mounted on a gun? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigblock455 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thank you. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhr1986 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Looks great! Thanks for the pics. I'll be ordering mine (and a bunch of other TTI stuff) the day a black gen4 model is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog009 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Will these be available for gen 4's anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Will these be available for gen 4's anytime soon? Six weeks (that was posted about a week ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTSU Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Does anybody know a price on these yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockn22 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Does anybody know a price on these yet? $119.99 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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