Magwell for Glock

[ARDude]

Interested in one for edc/self defense. Are they worth it?
What does everyone like/why?

For a G19 Gen 3.

[enorbit3]

I don't have one but have really been eyeing the Zev pro. Supposed to be one of the low(er) profile mag wells, that works with all mags.

Some of the others won't work with 10 round mags. Otherwise I'd also been leaning towards the taran.

[hambam105]

How the heck are Golocks pistols being reloaded now without a magwell?

[deckhandmike]

For a Glock 19 a mag well is used for a better grip. Not fast reloads. I have the TTI on mine and it just gives me a better grip by forcing me to choke up on the gun. It just helps me get the same hold every time.

[Vinnie Boombatz]

For EDC/self protection I'd say it's not worth it. Just adds more that can make the gun print easier, add a small amount of weight, etc.

With that said I do have the Agency Arms Magwell on both go my G17's, but these pistols are only used for classes and as a bedside firearm. I like the Agency Arms Magwell because it's low profile, doesn't look like some giant funnel hanging off the end of the grip, and it's a very high quality piece.

[WingDings]

Been happy with the SLR.

Pros: Better, more consistent grip; low-profile for CCW; well-made; matches Glock black; can still use Glock mags without extended basepads.

Cons: Little on the pricey side.

https://slrrifleworks.com/gen-3-g19-magwell-adapter/

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

They can interfere with clearing a Type 3/Failure to extract if you do not have enough purchase on the magazine baseplate. For CCW considerations, they can make it easier for the gun to print. I took a cheap Magpul mag well and cut it down to about 1/3rd the size so that it only covers the back part of the grip and I have enough room to manually strip a regular magazine.

[IVC]

It's a personal preference. Are they needed for self-defense gun? No. The limit on the reload speed is access to the magazine, not insertion. And not only are you unlikely to reload in a gun fight, but if you do, it won't be on the clock.

Magwells speed up competition reloads. But even in competition reloads are performed on the move and the benefit is minimal, except on classifiers where the standing reloads are the norm. Outside of this specialized situation, magwells are a matter of preference. Go for them if you like them, it won't change much. A tad more potential for printing, a tad more potential for better reload, but 99.99% of the time there will be no difference.

[Helmut]

Had one on my G19 and it printed pretty substantially. Took it off and never looked back.

[k1dude]

For a Glock 19 a mag well is used for a better grip. Not fast reloads. I have the TTI on mine and it just gives me a better grip by forcing me to choke up on the gun. It just helps me get the same hold every time.

This is what I did for the exact same reason with the exact same product.

[ARDude]

Thanks everyone. I've decided not to get one. G19 fits my hand very well. No pinky overhang, and I like the finger bumps.

[deckhandmike]

Thanks everyone. I've decided not to get one. G19 fits my hand very well. No pinky overhang, and I like the finger bumps.

If it fits you well I?d definitely not get one. If anyone is still set on one I?d point out that a low profile gen 3 one doesn?t print anymore than my gen 5 without one. The gen 5 has a pretty pronounced one built in.

[rodralig]

Interested in one for edc/self defense. Are they worth it?
What does everyone like/why?

For a G19 Gen 3.

Not really needed.

As @IVC mentioned above, it is more of a personal preference. Personally, it is less of a means to "increase" speed but something to ensure consistency as well a "mitigating" factor if one were to fumble. You can still make amazingly fast reloads without a magwell. In an EDC/defense situation, a reload will mostly likely be done from cover (well, it is highly suggested that it be done behind cover, etc.).

In a course of fire setup from one of the local defensive/tactical schools operating out of Burro - the reload was done from cover, and speed does not really factor into it... A Glock 19 Gen 3 with a Holosun HS407CO-X2 (8moa circle). One of our home defense guns as well my carry in cooler months...

Thanks everyone. I've decided not to get one. G19 fits my hand very well. No pinky overhang, and I like the finger bumps.

Good decision!


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[BrokerB]

G perfection. No rimjob on an edc

[Darto]

With 18 shots in my model 17, a fast reload is the last thing I want to worry about. I will let the Smith revolver and 1911 guys spend their time and ammo on that classic training exercise. I also love the slide release because it's flat and not easy to engage. No safety, no hammer. Simplicity.