2Xalpha Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi, Anyone got experience on whats the best flared magwell for a mil-spec AR-15 lower? Arredondo AR-15/M4 Extended Magazine Well: Toni System AR-15 Magwell: Shooters Source AR Magwell: Lancer Adaptive Magwell: Lancer Adaptive Magwell with after market trigger guard: I think the one from Shooters Source looks least ugly, but also think the most important is which works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I only have experience with the Arredondo AR-15/M4 magwell. It wont let 30 or 40 round pmags drop free out of the box. Need to remove some material from the inside of the magwell on the rear side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I used the Arredondo and it worked perfectly right out of the box. With 20/30/42 round mags! That was on a Mega lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 My son uses the Shooters Source, he's been happy with it, and has not had any mag compatibility issues with it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 A couple of beers and a nice sharp file makes for a real nice opened up mag well. As good as most of these posted, and less expensive. Besides it is a great excuse to go drink beer in your shop......as if we really need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaZeNuTZ33 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 A couple of beers and a nice sharp file makes for a real nice opened up mag well. As good as most of these posted, and less expensive. Besides it is a great excuse to go drink beer in your shop......as if we really need one i prefer the modern day file......a dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I like my Lancer 1piece magwell (need to shave tab on g3 pmags) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xalpha Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 A couple of beers and a nice sharp file makes for a real nice opened up mag well. As good as most of these posted, and less expensive. Besides it is a great excuse to go drink beer in your shop......as if we really need one Are you serious? Pictures please. Have anyone compared the ones from Lancer and Shooters Source? Which one makes insertion easiest, and which one has most room for coupled mags? Suppose beta mag won't fit in any of these, but I don't have one anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xalpha Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Looks like Lancer offer to two models. I think the newer one piece version looks sexier. The Adaptive Magwell is currently available in two configurations; original two piece version and the NEW one piece upgraded version. Both available now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LoneRanger Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The magwell from Shooter Source made by GB Custom Accessories will work with all mags ,coupled, beta and the 60 rd. cost is about $60.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRanger Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 You can go to web www.gbcustomaccessories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenzorelly Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I run the one from shooter's source and use coupled mags all the time no problems. [emoji106] Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose76 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I like the one from JB Custom Design: https://www.strongsidetactical.com/brands/JB-Custom-Designs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Remember one thing, just in case you use mags connected together. They will not work with a magwell, just in case. Don't know if you ever run into that or not. I like the double mags if a reload is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Remember one thing, just in case you use mags connected together. They will not work with a magwell, just in case. Don't know if you ever run into that or not. I like the double mags if a reload is required. The GB Customs magwell works with coupled mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks for the heads up. I will look into one. Thanks , PS: I miss the hills terrible, Fairmont, W.Va. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 If you get them from GB customs the may have some colors to pick from. I picked up a red one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerdug Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 The Lancer is nice... It gives you options multiple options. It is very easy to change in and out. I have been running it for 2 years and like it a lot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I see a magwell as a waste. Generally there are not many reloads with a rifle if at all. I don't find a mag well speeding up up as its a big hole to start with. Secondly I have seen issues when using coupled mags which is what I prefer on the rare mandatory reload stage. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmshozer1 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I see a magwell as a waste. Generally there are not many reloads with a rifle if at all. I don't find a mag well speeding up up as its a big hole to start with. Secondly I have seen issues when using coupled mags which is what I prefer on the rare mandatory reload stage. Pat I agree that a flared magwell is not necessary on a AR. But, for the times that I have not hit my reload just right, it is nice to have one. My STI has a huge stock magwell opening. Do I have a Dawson flared magwell on it. Yup. Hard to find a shooter that does not. I have a Beretta 1301 with a huge from the factory opening to load shells. Did I open it up to make it load easier, Yup. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I only have experience with the Arredondo AR-15/M4 magwell. It wont let 30 or 40 round pmags drop free out of the box. Need to remove some material from the inside of the magwell on the rear side. +1 , however, it works slick now. That being said I would be willing to sell mine and an arrendondo coupler (it is made to work with Magwell) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) I like them on pistols not just for the reloads but I find they help my initial grip on the gun. On a rifle I don't like how many of them interfere with couplers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 5, 2016 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 FILE???? BEER??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 FILE???? BEER??? Kurt, I think your experience (age) is lost on some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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