PistolGear Magwell for XD (First Pic Added, Post #30) - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

**Old School** · 02-09-2008, 07:04 AM

Now that we are inching closer to the release of our XD Magwell, I feel comfortable sharing the exciting news with our friends of XDTalk. What we have done is considered all of the options and customer feedback for the benefit of a great product that will help all XD owners, not just the "gamers".

For starters, we will have two models: An IDPA legal option (the Operator) and a USPSA version (the UnLimited). Both models will be available for both the small frame XD (9/40 platform) and the large frame (the current 45ACP platform). For the benefit of LEOs, we are looking to add an optional lanyard ring to the Operator model, if there is interest. This would allow those on TACT Teams to better secure their pistols during operations.

Now, one of the major design elements of our magwell design is that we want you to use the extensions or basepads that are best for you and your budget; not a proprietary basepad that we sell. The ideas is that you can use the extensions by Arredondo or AGP Arms, or even the stock base pads if you like. We will most likely offer a solid extended pads for the benefit of those shooting IDPA and L10, shortly after the release of the magwell themselves. Again, the option is yours.

Finally, for those are going to ask, we have not finalized the price, nor do we have a solid release date. We have a few more steps to go before we go to production, but we are getting close. Such a process takes time.

I would like to thank all of those who are interested and we appreciate your support (and prayers) while we launch our second PistolGear branded product. Once we are ready to do so, we will post up some picture, hopefully by the end of February!

Kind Regards,
Team PistolGear

**HPD SRT** · 02-09-2008, 10:47 AM

First of all Awesome!! I'm pumped and can't wait for this product! First question though, I assume this guy will be offered up like the old NHO magwell? As in Stainless Steel or Aluminum and color Black or stainless. Either way I can't wait! Put me on the list!

**Old School** · 02-09-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPD`SRT

First of all Awesome!! I'm pumped and can't wait for this product! First question though, I assume this guy will be offered up like the old NHO magwell? As in Stainless Steel or Aluminum and color Black or stainless. Either way I can't wait! Put me on the list!

We are going to released them in Aluminum-Black first. If we get enough requests for SS, we can then look at them.

OS

Yuppicide · 02-09-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

Now, one of the major design elements of our magwell design is that we want you to use the extensions or basepads that are best for you and your budget; not a proprietary basepad that we sell. The ideas is that you can use the extensions by Arredondo or AGP Arms, or even the stock base pads is you like. We will most likely offer a solid extended pads for the benefit of those shooting IDPA and L10, shortly after the release of the magwell themselves. Again, the option is yours.

Excellent Idea, since I have the NHO magwell and cant use it! Because, here in Cali -if I add extensions to my mags they become "High-Cap" and I become a terrorist.

jtkratzer · 02-09-2008, 12:21 PM

Are we going to see a magwell that doesn't bell out real wide like on competition guns, like something you'd see on a basic 1911 for simply easing the reloading process?

Something like this:

As opposed to this:

**Old School** · 02-09-2008, 12:45 PM

The Operator model will have less of a bell but it will still be more than a 1911 version. The bell is good for two reasons. One, it acts like a funnel making reloads easier. Two, it acts like a hilt, forcing your hand up high on the gun. The higher the grip, the better control you have.

OS

**Old School** · 02-09-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuppicide

Excellent Idea, since I have the NHO magwell and cant use it! Because, here in Cali -if I add extensions to my mags they become "High-Cap" and I become a terrorist.

A good trick is to take the NHO extension and fill them with lead. Just enough lead to reduce the chance of adding an extra round. Or, you can sell the NHO Magwell to someone that lives is a less-restrictive area. Or, you can purchase the Barsto extensions and machine them so the will fit the NHO magwell. You have a few options.

**HPD SRT** · 02-09-2008, 02:21 PM

Personally like the black aluminum and the big bell magwell cause I'm a gamer

**Old School** · 02-09-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPD`SRT

Personally like the black aluminum and the big bell magwell cause I'm a gamer

Me too!

rogerxd45 · 02-09-2008, 07:06 PM

on one mag well it was saying you had to cut out the things in the grip hole. is any permenent modification to the gun required with this one?

02-09-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,522	PistolGear Magwell for XD (First Pic Added, Post #30) Now that we are inching closer to the release of our XD Magwell, I feel comfortable sharing the exciting news with our friends of XDTalk. What we have done is considered all of the options and customer feedback for the benefit of a great product that will help all XD owners, not just the "gamers". For starters, we will have two models: An IDPA legal option (the Operator) and a USPSA version (the UnLimited). Both models will be available for both the small frame XD (9/40 platform) and the large frame (the current 45ACP platform). For the benefit of LEOs, we are looking to add an optional lanyard ring to the Operator model, if there is interest. This would allow those on TACT Teams to better secure their pistols during operations. Now, one of the major design elements of our magwell design is that we want you to use the extensions or basepads that are best for you and your budget; not a proprietary basepad that we sell. The ideas is that you can use the extensions by Arredondo or AGP Arms, or even the stock base pads if you like. We will most likely offer a solid extended pads for the benefit of those shooting IDPA and L10, shortly after the release of the magwell themselves. Again, the option is yours. Finally, for those are going to ask, we have not finalized the price, nor do we have a solid release date. We have a few more steps to go before we go to production, but we are getting close. Such a process takes time. I would like to thank all of those who are interested and we appreciate your support (and prayers) while we launch our second PistolGear branded product. Once we are ready to do so, we will post up some picture, hopefully by the end of February! Kind Regards, Team PistolGear __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs! Last edited by Old School : 02-09-2008 at 12:48 PM.

02-09-2008, 10:47 AM	#2
HPD SRT XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern WA Posts: 1,334	First of all Awesome!! I'm pumped and can't wait for this product! First question though, I assume this guy will be offered up like the old NHO magwell? As in Stainless Steel or Aluminum and color Black or stainless. Either way I can't wait! Put me on the list! __________________ My Album SA XD-45 Tactical---Springerized! Model 1 EM-4 CAR Winchester Model 70 .308 Remington 870 Express Magnum USPSA: A-57358 PISTOLGEAR SpringerPrecision

02-09-2008, 12:21 PM	#5
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 13,710	Are we going to see a magwell that doesn't bell out real wide like on competition guns, like something you'd see on a basic 1911 for simply easing the reloading process? Something like this: As opposed to this: __________________ Hit this blog:Updated 6/13 "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson American Gun Owners Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

02-09-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,522	The Operator model will have less of a bell but it will still be more than a 1911 version. The bell is good for two reasons. One, it acts like a funnel making reloads easier. Two, it acts like a hilt, forcing your hand up high on the gun. The higher the grip, the better control you have. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-09-2008, 02:21 PM	#8
HPD SRT XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern WA Posts: 1,334	Personally like the black aluminum and the big bell magwell cause I'm a gamer __________________ My Album SA XD-45 Tactical---Springerized! Model 1 EM-4 CAR Winchester Model 70 .308 Remington 870 Express Magnum USPSA: A-57358 PISTOLGEAR SpringerPrecision

02-09-2008, 07:06 PM	#10
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	on one mag well it was saying you had to cut out the things in the grip hole. is any permenent modification to the gun required with this one?

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