jbecker Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 What magwell do folks think is best for a 1911 used in single stack, Dawson Ice or the S&A type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I use the IPSC dawson. Not that I shoot IPSC (uspsa only). It has a little more clearance and slightly smaller, but very easy to reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Just go with the Dawson Ice for 1911. No need for the IPSC version unless you are actually shooting IPSC, and that's not many folk on this side of the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 the s&a carry type is better than nothing, but not nearly as fast or useful as a real magwell, and they cost about as much. I really like the ICE, but I practice alot and the plastic insert gets beat up. I had one crack after about 5 months or so of use. i would at least consider the IPSC version to avoid having to spend $20 on a new plastic insert twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I haven't had a stuck mag yet, but if I do I figured the IPSC would be easier to get it out in a timely fashion. Also, the mag sticks out a little more and seemed seating was a tad easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The Dawson Ice is very nice. It is huge and deep. Make sure you buy the longest mags and add pads to them. I had one on my SigMax and with the shorter mags with Dawson pads they were barely 1/8" longer than the bottom of the magwell and were more difficult to seat. Tripp Cobra mags are my preferred mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustychev Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I have an Ice mag well on all my SS guns and they are huge and deep. I am now thinking a tad to deep as you need a long bumper and be carful to fully seat the mag. If I had to do it over I would probably go with the IPSC Dawson mag well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Try one of these external dimensions pretty much the same as an S&A but a bit deeper and seems to be a 'bigger' opening to feed mag into. Edited June 30, 2016 by terrydoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'm not a fan of huge magwells on 1911s. My preference is something like the EGW 2-piece magwell. It will never loosen and you can shape it any way you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Another vote for Dawson ice. Yes the inserts do get beat up, but at $20 a pop they are affordable enough to be replaced when needed. I spend far more than that on gas and reloading supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I vote Dawson ice. There is two types of them tho. One requires using Dawson base pads and the other will accept any 1911 magazine. I have the one that accepts anything and haven't had any issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Neither, Techwell is my favorite. Dawsons are good too, I would skip the S&A for USPSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Thanks everyone the dawson seems to be the popular choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Not really 2 types of Dawson Ice 1911 magwells, there are 2 different inserts available. One for standard basepads that have insertion stop(this is the "Gap" version). The "NoGap" requires DP basepads or trimming them off your mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrmblr Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 S&A may tip the scales to Open for you. My wife's STI Trojan was 0.2oz over due to S&A. With Ice magwell, it was legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Weight is a factor, its a 9mm 1911 and Its heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Bob Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Weight is a factor, its a 9mm 1911 and Its heavy Then get the Dawson with the aluminum mainspring housing, or else you'll go over the weight limit for single stack. Even then, it may still be overweight. On my 9mm Trojan, it was still 1/10 oz over. I had to put in an aluminum guide rod to make weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Elliott Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I just bought a tech well. I really like it. And coming from Open it has that same feel of throwing a sausage down a hallway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 I might need the aluminum guide rod too, I just ordered a new scale to be sure I can get an accurate weight. I'm thinking I will go with the dawson ice with the gap so I don't need new base pads and a aluminum main spring housing and see what my weight is, and if needed go with aluminum guide rod and light weight grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Use the old style GI type guide rod if you need weight savings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yes that's an option too, I have an extra one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Right now I'm using a two piece stainless steel guide rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I might need the aluminum guide rod too, I just ordered a new scale to be sure I can get an accurate weight. I'm thinking I will go with the dawson ice with the gap so I don't need new base pads and a aluminum main spring housing and see what my weight is, and if needed go with aluminum guide rod and light weight grips You will want the Dawson extended base pads. The Ice magwell doesn't allow much magazine to protrude, the Dawson's are longer in the rear where the box allows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I like Dawson or Ed Brown Magwells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now