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Magwell for Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded
7/27/2011 10:42:18 AM
I'm looking for a stainless magwell. Right now I'm leaning toward Wilson Combat's two piece. It cannot fall off or come apart, and I don't want to weld one on; although I could I suppose. TIA 
7/27/2011 5:45:29 PM
I would also take a look at the S&A magwells. www.smithandalexander.com Just my $.02
7/29/2011 9:27:23 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. There isn't much of a price difference between the two. Wilson Combat has better pictures, I can't really see the details on the Smith&A.
7/30/2011 10:14:29 PM
The Smith and Alexander is the one i would recommend. Its a one piece magwell and mainspring housing so no separation. They are very well made, I installed one on my loaded. Also it gives you more surface to put your hand around because it extends straight down.
Heres a photo..
Heres a photo..
7/31/2011 5:42:15 PM
Most manufacturers end up using S&A, they're good at making magwell mainspring housings. They are called the 'magwell' people. One-piece design makes for less prone to breakage from two-piece designs, as screws may back out.
7/31/2011 10:47:28 PM
me likey :)
8/2/2011 11:31:48 AM
Yesterday my blued S&A MSH and spring kit arrived from Brownell's so that I can 'lose' the stupid lock on my Springer Mil-Spec. It looks great, dropped right in, and fits to a T. I'd say you'll be happy with them.
8/2/2011 11:46:00 AM
Every single S&A magwell I ever installed could benefit from a blend job in the magazine well. Makes the mag funnel more functional and looks more like it belongs there and not like a add on kitchen table top job.
