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8/6/2009 10:24:33 PM EDT
On the fence on this. Do they loosen over time with take-down, etc and need re-fitting? Do they really serve a purpose if you aren't shooting IPSC or something? Is this feature worth the extra cash to have it included in my build, why/why not?

If this helps you understand my angle on things: I *86'ed the ambi-safety because I am right-handed, and I view it as a weakness due to it's 2-peice design. That is how I think.
8/7/2009 4:14:38 AM EDT
[#1]
There is a product which I feel is better and I use it on my guns. Its a one piece mag well integral with the mainspring housing  backstrap.  Its made by smith and Alexander (S&A) and is about $79. One piece will never let you down.
8/7/2009 10:32:56 AM EDT
[#2]
I've been thinking about adding a magwell to my 2-month old Sig 1911.

My question is: with the experience from building 2 ARs from scratch, will I be able to install the magwell myself or do I have to bring it to a gunsmith
since 1911s are a different breed ?

I've been searching YouTube for a video to give me an idea how to do it, but so far no luck. Does anybody have a link ?
8/7/2009 10:58:52 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
I've been thinking about adding a magwell to my 2-month old Sig 1911.

My question is: with the experience from building 2 ARs from scratch, will I be able to install the magwell myself or do I have to bring it to a gunsmith
since 1911s are a different breed ?

I've been searching YouTube for a video to give me an idea how to do it, but so far no luck. Does anybody have a link ?


Fitting is usually required. AR-15's don't require fitting. I think you could do it, but Wilson Combat could do it better probably.
8/7/2009 11:18:46 AM EDT
[#4]
You are right. I don't feel comfortable tinkering with a 1911.

I don't want to see parts and springs flying all over the place when I try to open one up !
8/7/2009 5:33:11 PM EDT
[#5]
it is pretty easy.

I ran A S&A mag funnel for years before I put a file to it to shape the mag funnel to the magazine well.

2 pins have to drifted out that's it. the first is real easy the second a smaller one you have to compress the mainspring and drive out the pin.
8/9/2009 8:03:39 PM EDT
[#6]
magwell install
8/9/2009 8:17:12 PM EDT
[#7]
Ed Brown has a nice two piece unit. The magwell can be removed from the MSH.
8/11/2009 2:50:38 AM EDT
[#8]



Thanks for the link. It looks fairly simple enough.