Magwell pics, anybody care to share? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jtkratzer · 01-07-2008, 09:14 PM

I'm thinking about adding a magwell, nothing huge like the competition wheelbarrow looking ones, just something clean looking that works well.

Any suggestions and pics? My government model is stainless and I've only ever shot 1911s with flat MSHs...I guess I'm flexible though.

**Old School** · 01-07-2008, 09:51 PM

I have the S&A mag guide on my 1911, it looks great and does the job.

OS

bigun · 01-08-2008, 04:46 AM

I also have a S&A but mine has the arched mainspring housing. I'm so happy with it that I plan to upgrade my other 3 1911's.

ichy_trigger · 01-08-2008, 05:13 AM

Another vote for S&A

jtkratzer · 01-08-2008, 10:08 AM

About the magwells…I see versions where it hooks onto the lower grip screws
(under $30) and models where it’s attached to the MSH (around $75+)…

I did take a look at the S&A site…

Are the models where it's attached to the MSH recommended?

bigun · 01-08-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtkratzer

About the magwells…I see versions where it hooks onto the lower grip screws
(under $30) and models where it’s attached to the MSH (around $75+)…

I did take a look at the S&A site…

Are the models where it's attached to the MSH recommended?

Thats what mine is, I actually have one of the Wilsons that hooks on the lower grip bushings and it works good, just doesnt look as good as the S&A.

**mvician** · 01-08-2008, 06:00 PM

Built this 5 or so years ago and can't say for sure, but IIRC the magwell ia by S&A
It is a 2 piece that bolts to the matching MSH.

jtkratzer · 01-08-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigun

Thats what mine is, I actually have one of the Wilsons that hooks on the lower grip bushings and it works good, just doesnt look as good as the S&A.

If it's one that hooks on the grip screws...how does it also have a MSH? The ones I've seen that hook on, it's only the beveled magwell.

So Flo · 01-08-2008, 06:27 PM

I have one off a 1911 that I did not put back on. I am not sure of the manufacturer, but was told it is a Wilson.
You are welcome to it if you want it.

XDtasy · 01-08-2008, 06:32 PM

Kimber flat MSH/Magwell I recently installed to replace the stock plastic MSH after ~8 years of use. Its not 'blended' yet and I still need to change grips but it works fine and looks acceptable "as is."

01-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	Magwell pics, anybody care to share? I'm thinking about adding a magwell, nothing huge like the competition wheelbarrow looking ones, just something clean looking that works well. Any suggestions and pics? My government model is stainless and I've only ever shot 1911s with flat MSHs...I guess I'm flexible though. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

01-07-2008, 09:51 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	I have the S&A mag guide on my 1911, it looks great and does the job. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-08-2008, 04:46 AM	#3
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,709	I also have a S&A but mine has the arched mainspring housing. I'm so happy with it that I plan to upgrade my other 3 1911's. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

01-08-2008, 05:13 AM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	Another vote for S&A __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

01-08-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	About the magwells…I see versions where it hooks onto the lower grip screws (under $30) and models where it’s attached to the MSH (around $75+)… I did take a look at the S&A site… Are the models where it's attached to the MSH recommended? __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

01-08-2008, 06:00 PM	#7
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,860	Built this 5 or so years ago and can't say for sure, but IIRC the magwell ia by S&A It is a 2 piece that bolts to the matching MSH. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

01-08-2008, 06:27 PM	#9
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 12,321	I have one off a 1911 that I did not put back on. I am not sure of the manufacturer, but was told it is a Wilson. You are welcome to it if you want it. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

01-08-2008, 06:32 PM	#10
XDtasy XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55	Kimber flat MSH/Magwell I recently installed to replace the stock plastic MSH after ~8 years of use. Its not 'blended' yet and I still need to change grips but it works fine and looks acceptable "as is."

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