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Posted: 7/6/2014 1:41:47 PM EDT
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You can't go wrong with one piece design from Smith and Alexander.
 I would steer clear of one of the cheaper designs out there.  |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 2:48:56 PM EDT
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I recommend the S&A as well.
Twice the price of the others, but also fits better. |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 5:02:18 PM EDT
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Got the S&A on a Kimber. It took a lot of fitting to get the magwell angle to match the Kimber bevel. Came out great thogh.
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Posted: 7/6/2014 5:04:24 PM EDT
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Thanks to each of you. The S&A models were recommended and also the Ed Brown and Wilson Combat 2 piece MSH/magwells.
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Posted: 7/6/2014 6:28:01 PM EDT
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I use the Ed Brown 2 piece mainspring housing/magwells and have been happy with them...
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Posted: 7/6/2014 6:40:57 PM EDT
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Smith & Alexander if you like the smoother, natural flowing look. Not sure on any of the two piece ones. Don't know why you would want a two piece over a solid one anyways.
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Posted: 7/6/2014 7:40:12 PM EDT
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Smith & Alexander if you like the smoother, natural flowing look. Not sure on any of the two piece ones. Don't know why you would want a two piece over a solid one anyways. Couple reasons. One piece leaves a gap when the frame is too short. Also, the funnel can be removed if you get tired of it or whatever. I prefer the SA myself, though there are faster (if uglier and bulkier) funnels out there. |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 4:14:20 AM EDT
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for a competition single stack, I found that I could pick up the front sight quicker with an arched mainspring housing... SA pictured.... YMMV
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Posted: 7/7/2014 4:24:17 AM EDT
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I am happy with my two piece with lanyard loop from Wilson Combat on my TRP.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 7:27:03 AM EDT
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I used an Ed Brown on my Trojan and it matched and fit great. Took less than 30 minutes to put it in.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 11:43:27 AM EDT
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Appreciate the responses. I've ordered an Ed Brown two piece with the Snake Skin pattern.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 4:42:35 AM EDT
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Appreciate the responses. I've ordered an Ed Brown two piece with the Snake Skin pattern. That is what I got. It went in an EB pistol, so it was an easy decision for me. Dropped straight in. I called and had mine GEN III coated. I think it still only took a week or so. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 5:55:30 AM EDT
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Appreciate the responses. I've ordered an Ed Brown two piece with the Snake Skin pattern. Exactly what I have... You should be happy with it |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 1:31:57 PM EDT
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That is what I got. It went in an EB pistol, so it was an easy decision for me. Dropped straight in. I called and had mine GEN III coated. I think it still only took a week or so. Quote HistoryQuoted:
That is what I got. It went in an EB pistol, so it was an easy decision for me. Dropped straight in. I called and had mine GEN III coated. I think it still only took a week or so. Can't exactly call EB, ordered from Brownell, should be in by the end of the week. After I get my Spartan back, having FTF problems, I'm taking the MSH house off and the grips, replacing with this MSH/magwell and a set of VZ Operators in Predator Green. Eventually I'll get around to letting my gunsmith blend it and try to figure out a new finish for it. Might go Melonite, might try to find a cerakoat color that goes with the grips. Quoted:
Exactly what I have... You should be happy with it I'm hoping, I'm not exactly crazy for the plastic MSH. Plus, reloading on the clock takes a little more time with the small opening compared to my HK's jetfunnel. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 5:20:23 PM EDT
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I got a S&A slim magwell that didn't fit and it was replace with the Nighthawk one piece and fits like a glove, expensive but worth it in my opinion
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Posted: 7/10/2014 10:18:38 AM EDT
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I have installed several Smith & Alexander magwells over the past few years in all different makes of 1911 guns and have never had a fit or finish issue with none of them. They were all drop-in with no modifications needed.
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Posted: 7/10/2014 10:28:08 AM EDT
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I have installed several Smith & Alexander magwells over the past few years in all different makes of 1911 guns and have never had a fit or finish issue with none of them. They were all drop-in with no modifications needed. Depending on the gun, sometimes the hole can be off a bit. If it's just a bit, enlarging the hole with a round file usually does the trick. |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 8:12:02 PM EDT
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Received the magwell today. I must say the Snakeskin pattern is pretty dang grippy. Also my VZ Operators are in so I'll put them both on tomorrow and take some pics.
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Posted: 7/11/2014 8:52:31 AM EDT
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I'll be the outlier.
I like the Briley weld on mag wells. I eventually want to add one to my 1911. |
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Posted: 7/11/2014 5:15:02 PM EDT
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Crappy cell phone camera is crappy. This was the only pic that came out well showing the magwell.
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Posted: 7/11/2014 8:22:01 PM EDT
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Another vote here for S & A. Its what I have on mine.
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Posted: 8/26/2014 9:25:02 PM EDT
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Just added an S&A arched to replace the flat on my S&W 1911TA... Pretty strait forward install, the base angle was good to go out of the box, so no tweaking required really. The flare of course needs blending. Going to make sure it's a keeper before bothering with any of that, however. The finish matches up very well, and the arched mainspring is much more comfortable in my hand than the flat version which seems to be all the rage now. Overall, I'm liking the finished product
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