Chad1988 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I purchased a Smith and Alexander Mag guide, when I went to install it on my pistol, the mag guide has a gap between it and the frame. It looks like the mag guide is pointing at a downward angle compared to the frame. I'm no gunsmith, I do know how to completely strip it down. I just wanted to see if anyone has this problem and make sure it isn't something simple I could do to fix to before I took it to a gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinoif3 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Can you attach a pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad1988 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 I've tried the mag guide on 2 1911's, I can't tell if it's bent or it needs to be filed down a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmetzler01 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Without seeing it, sounds like you need to sand/file a bit to get it to fit which is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad1988 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Sorry, I thought the pictures were attached. Let me try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hello: Does the dowel hole line up with the one in the frame? Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Easily fixed with a hex key and soft mallet. See figure No.3 on webpage: http://www.blindhogg.com/gunsmith/magwell.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad1988 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Yes, it lines up on both of them. Thanks Bamboo, I believe that'll fix my problem. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about fitting all the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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