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6/2/2026 9:40:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PistoleroJesse][Edited]
I have a bunch of g17 magazines and don't want buy basepads for any of them.

So I'm looking for a Glock 17 gen5 magwell that works well with stock magazines.

My preference is for one piece metal.

Size and weight is of no concern. This is more for dryfire durability.

Color doesn't matter as long as it's black, brown, or green and not shiny.

Top contenders are:
Overwatch Preciscion
SLR
Springer Precision
Ed Sherman Design

Any one with views on those or other recommendations?
6/2/2026 12:26:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chowser][Edited] [#1]
I have had the SLR EDC magwell on my duty gen4 31 for years with no issues.  Feeds all mags (Glock and MecGar) that I have.
The finish has scratches and stuff from bumping into everything but it works.  I have had the Have Blue on my current issued gen5 45 for awhile now and experience is the same.
6/2/2026 12:29:31 PM EDT
[#2]
TTI
Parker Mountain Machine
6/2/2026 1:02:27 PM EDT
[#3]
I have SLR on my USPSA G17.5, awesome magwell
6/2/2026 6:08:07 PM EDT
[#4]
The Parker Mountain Machine Duty/EDC is very slick design and machining.

The Agency magwell are super nice too.

With the gen 5 frame having a pretty nice magwell as is, I've settled with the LWS grip-plug.
6/3/2026 9:29:18 AM EDT
[#5]
Empire KATANA V3 and NEVER look back!
6/3/2026 2:13:39 PM EDT
[#6]
SLR
6/3/2026 2:42:39 PM EDT
[#7]
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Originally Posted By Chowser:
I have had the SLR EDC magwell on my duty gen4 31 for years with no issues.  Feeds all mags (Glock and MecGar) that I have.
The finish has scratches and stuff from bumping into everything but it works.  I have had the Have Blue on my current issued gen5 45 for awhile now and experience is the same.
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Looks like I'll go with an Overwatch Have Blue. Thanks.
6/3/2026 3:47:14 PM EDT
[#8]
Buy what's in stock. I've looked at/for several on your list and recommended, and most are not in stock/unobtanium.
6/3/2026 6:10:24 PM EDT
[#9]
SLR for 19
Overwatch for 17
You think you're winning this game? You don't even know the God-damned rules. But don't worry, I'm gonna teach 'em to ya..
6/3/2026 6:20:32 PM EDT
[#10]
I use a Rival Arms magwell on my Gen 5 G17. It's solid and works with factory mags and mags fitted with Milspin baseplates.

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7/4/2026 4:26:02 PM EDT
[#11]
I bought a SLR for my 19.  My oem Glock mags wouldn’t drop free.
8/21/2026 12:24:18 PM EDT
[#12]
Athena Precision is what is on my 17.5.  Give them a look.
8/31/2026 3:54:59 PM EDT
[#13]
I found this one online looking for the same thing. Thinking about trying one out.

https://bgdefense.com/product/ground-combat-solutions-glock-19-17-45-gen5-magwell-flare/

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