steveyacht Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Shot my first USPSA Match yesterday, while I didn't finish last, I am sure I could have done a bit better, particularly in the reload department. I am thinking I will add a Magwell in order to facilitate faster reloads.... I love the Dawson Magwell, but according to the web site and catalogue, they require the use of Dawson's extended base pads also. Being as I am in Limited !0, I prefer not to spend the additional money on the base pads. I am thinking about the S&A model, but that requires some modification to the frame. Are there any other models that will work? (posted on classifieds looking for used one also) Thanks Steve Edited February 16, 2009 by steveyacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Shot my first USPSA Match yesterday, while I didn't finish last, I am sure I could have done a bit better, particularly in the reload department. I am thinking I will add a Magwell in order to facilitate faster reloads.... I love the Dawson Magwell, but according to the web site and catalogue, they require the use of Dawson's extended base pads also. Being as I am in Limited !0, I prefer not to spend the additional money on the base pads. I am thinking about the S&A model, but that requires some modification to the frame. Are there any other models that will work? (posted on classifieds looking for used one also)Thanks Steve What gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think you have a Para 14/45. Your better off with the Dawson and Dawson. Pads. It's just a better funnel. I switched from a Dawson to S&A and your correct there is no going back. I switched on the misguided assumption that the S&A would be IDPA box legal. The S&A does allow normal mags and fits the 2 dimensional box but I just found out it's a little too thick for the lid to close. Cutting the frame is also not for the faint of heart. With all that I dont see the S&A offering any practical advantage over the Dawson. I also believe the S&A is much more expensive which would cover the cost of at least one Dawson pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyacht Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think you have a Para 14/45. Your better off with the Dawson and Dawson. Pads. It's just a better funnel. I switched from a Dawson to S&A and your correct there is no going back. I switched on the misguided assumption that the S&A would be IDPA box legal. The S&A does allow normal mags and fits the 2 dimensional box but I just found out it's a little too thick for the lid to close. Cutting the frame is also not for the faint of heart. With all that I dont see the S&A offering any practical advantage over the Dawson. I also believe the S&A is much more expensive which would cover the cost of at least one Dawson pad. u Well DUH, I forgot to mention I have a Para P14..... the Dawson pads are about 30 bucks apiece, x 5 and that is an eaasy 150 bucks that I could spend on ammo. I was hoping there would be a reasonable alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I haven't used them but there is also the EGW magwells. EGW magwells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Doesn't S&A make a magwell/mainspring combo for Paras? Neal in AZ Edited February 16, 2009 by Intel6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 THe EGW is like the old Ed brown, It could even be the same one. Ive got one I'll send you for free if you want it. You'll have to drill and tap a MSH. But the funnel is basically worthless. It's so shallow it doesnt do much. And I was never abole to find magpads the worked properly with it. Trust me any money you spend on something other than Dawson funnel / pads or getting a S&A installed is wasted money. The S&A doesnt offer much advantage. 150 bucks in this game is a drop in the bucket. But if I was in your position. I would just run it without a funnel and buy one mag pad a month or so till you got 5 or 6 or keep your eyes open on the classifieds. Then get the funnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ed Brown Maxi Well for Para I have one and like it. http://shootersconnection.com/store/produc...products_id=819 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 You didn't say which generation Para mags you have. The latest should work with the full S&A or they also make a mainspring housing with just an extension on the bottom to help guide the mag in. Any gen mag would probably work with that one. FWIW Richard PS: I have 2 Para p14's but they have custom magwells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I would still go the extended base bads. Pretty soon you will want to give limited a try. It also feels a little easier/faster to load the longer mags in the gun than the short ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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