Dawson ICE Magwell???

[hkfooey]

I am looking to install a bigger magwell on my 1911 for my single stack division.

I look at Dawson Ice Magwell: http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...A70-1254851326

I am wondering what is the different before GAP and no GAP version?

I currently have the S&A magwell installed.


Looking for your comments or experience. Thanks.

[sammy]

The first question I have is when reloading on the clock do you hit the well or are you able to find the sweet spot?

When I was new to the action pistol game reloads were my biggest Achilles heel so to speak. It was awful, making a quick grab for the mag and missing the magwell so far I dropped the mag.

What helped me the most was to set up reduced sized targets around the house, dry practice and get my reloads down. It helped me improve by a huge margin dropping mags and reloading in the house before a match. The gun I was using did not even have a magwell and after some practice it was not needed. Just 10 minutes a day, 3 times a week and I think you will find no need for another magwell.

Sorry, this was not your question but i thought it might help.

Sammy

[MA2]

Pics in their site for help/reference...
Gap -> http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...A49-1248106824
No gap -> http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...A4A-1248106887

With the gap, you can use standard magazines. There is a gap there for the magazine bottom plate to fit in.

With no-gap, you will need to remove the base plate, and install a base plate not sticking out, they sell those as well.

Subjective/my opinion, a gap there will look ugly.

[hkfooey]

Oh - I got it!!

Thanks buddy!!!

Pics in their site for help/reference...
Gap -> http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...A49-1248106824
No gap -> http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...A4A-1248106887

With the gap, you can use standard magazines. There is a gap there for the magazine bottom plate to fit in.

With no-gap, you will need to remove the base plate, and install a base plate not sticking out, they sell those as well.

Subjective/my opinion, a gap there will look ugly.

[NewbieDave]

Just to give you more options... I've been using Wilson's mag-well with great results. Not as pricey and gets the job done, and it's way liter compared some of the other offering.

[socalbowhunter]

Just depends on what magazines you are going to use most often. I like the extended floor plates on the Wilson mags.

[hkfooey]

Thanks bro - more to consider...

Just to give you more options... I've been using Wilson's mag-well with great results. Not as pricey and gets the job done, and it's way liter compared some of the other offering.

[negolien]

Could have sworn there was a thread on this...

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=527570