Hogue has kits that come with the grips, magwell, and mainspring housing included all in matching G10 material, price $110.oo. looks like magwell is pretty low profile, interesting to see all three in matching G10.
@@GatCat The style I had in my Colt Combat Commander, used the thin metal hooks that anchored on the lower bushing. I laid the grip where it would normally lay, then marked the location where the metal would go under the grip. Using a Dremel tool I ground away a thin layer of the grip panel thus allowing the grip to lay flat against the frame of the pistol. The removal of the thin layer of wood was shown in the video after the fact. You can also pick up a different set of grip panels so you have the original factory panels keeping them pristine, should you decide to sell the pistol one day. You could also use a good quality wood chisel to remove the wood.
The drop in element is dependent on what frame is being used. Typically, drop in requires some fitting to the part. However this is why I recommended a Wilson combat. Ed brown. Etc.
@@Danielo197 I know exactly what you’re talking about. Hopefully you got that straightened out. If not, I know of a few different places you can have it done. Including fusion firearms. For some reason I was thinking of a different company. Fusion is good.
Hey Gatcat, love the video and thanks for all the great content. I am a couple hours south of you. Do you happen to have a favorite gun store in Sacramento county that is noob friendly?
Thats a great question. I’m not too familiar with that area’s gun shops, but there’s a good way to find out. Try calguns.net. Its a free forum that helped me a lot when I was starting out. And still I go there a lot to learn a bunch of stuff. If you ask there, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of great answers. Also, you can learn a lot too. Another idea would be to just try out some different stores. Talk with the people working there. If you ever feel unwelcome or uncomfortable, thats not the store for you. I’m sure you’ll find some good places.
So what would be the best drop in mag well? it’s a nice video I don’t know if I just missed the name of the drop in or not but I would like to get one for my tisas
Drop in magwells are very cheap. I got mine off of ebay, I think the name was Klonomus. Or something like that. Wilson combat also makes one for less than $40. Also, thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate that.
..I've got the S&A on my first 'custom' 1911 I bought 30 years ago. Looking to up[grade my Series 70 Colt...was curious about the 'two-piece' magwell from Ed Brown vs the S&A one piece...kinda on a tight budget so the Ed Brown will be what I order from Brownells when the funds become available...thanx
If you’re on a real budget, you might consider the drop in magwell by wilson combat for $30. You’ll have to modify the grips but it will be the cheapest way to go.
@@GatCat Thanx, but I I'll go for the Ed Brown...I HAD the S&A magwell in mind, but its about 30 bux more...so the Eds Brown leaves me that money for something else I want...
Nice video. As I asked on a different video of yours, I own a double stack Para 16-40 limited and have not been able to find a suitable mag well other than those “el cheapo” you can find available on e-Bay. Don’t get me wrong, as I do not want to spend a fortune buying one but there has to be some better mag wells for double stack guns out there. Can you help?
@@calircpilot4261 I am very sorry for not responding to you in a timely manner. Off the top of my head, I don’t know of any magwells that will work. However, most magwells made for a niche market are going to cost $80+. As far as the cheap ebay models go, you might consider trying that. If it installs correctly, you can at least see if you like having it on there, then upgrade when the time comes. My cheap ebay magwell has ran very well. Its the black one in this video.
thumbs up for the cat
I have a Smith and Alexander magwell on my 'custom' 1911 I had built in 1991...almost 30.years ago!!!!
That’s awesome.
My Springfield Armory professional model has a Smith & Alexander mag well. Top quality!
The Best
Hogue has kits that come with the grips, magwell, and mainspring housing included all in matching G10 material, price $110.oo. looks like magwell is pretty low profile, interesting to see all three in matching G10.
They do look cool, but I prefer the more standard metal MSH. But again, they do look really cool.
On one of my early Colts I used my Dremel to allow flush fit.
I’m not sure what you mean.
@@GatCat The style I had in my Colt Combat Commander, used the thin metal hooks that anchored on the lower bushing. I laid the grip where it would normally lay, then marked the location where the metal would go under the grip. Using a Dremel tool I ground away a thin layer of the grip panel thus allowing the grip to lay flat against the frame of the pistol. The removal of the thin layer of wood was shown in the video after the fact. You can also pick up a different set of grip panels so you have the original factory panels keeping them pristine, should you decide to sell the pistol one day. You could also use a good quality wood chisel to remove the wood.
@@Colt1927AC ok now I understand. Thanks for the clarification. That Colt Combat Commander is a highly desirable gun here in CA. Very nice!
I got the the fusion firearms magwell and mainspring housing, however not a drop in part it required some fitting
The drop in element is dependent on what frame is being used. Typically, drop in requires some fitting to the part. However this is why I recommended a Wilson combat. Ed brown. Etc.
@@GatCat I mean it slid right in the tracks but beavertail wouldn't go out all the way difficult to describe
@@Danielo197 I know exactly what you’re talking about. Hopefully you got that straightened out. If not, I know of a few different places you can have it done. Including fusion firearms. For some reason I was thinking of a different company. Fusion is good.
Hey Gatcat, love the video and thanks for all the great content. I am a couple hours south of you. Do you happen to have a favorite gun store in Sacramento county that is noob friendly?
Thats a great question. I’m not too familiar with that area’s gun shops, but there’s a good way to find out. Try calguns.net. Its a free forum that helped me a lot when I was starting out. And still I go there a lot to learn a bunch of stuff. If you ask there, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of great answers. Also, you can learn a lot too. Another idea would be to just try out some different stores. Talk with the people working there. If you ever feel unwelcome or uncomfortable, thats not the store for you. I’m sure you’ll find some good places.
@@GatCat Thank you!
They guide the magazine in much the same way as the labia minora guide what it is that they guide into their 'well'
I think that’s more of a dust cover.
the cat!!!
So what would be the best drop in mag well? it’s a nice video I don’t know if I just missed the name of the drop in or not but I would like to get one for my tisas
Drop in magwells are very cheap. I got mine off of ebay, I think the name was Klonomus. Or something like that. Wilson combat also makes one for less than $40. Also, thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate that.
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..I've got the S&A on my first 'custom' 1911 I bought 30 years ago. Looking to up[grade my Series 70 Colt...was curious about the 'two-piece' magwell from Ed Brown vs the S&A one piece...kinda on a tight budget so the Ed Brown will be what I order from Brownells when the funds become available...thanx
If you’re on a real budget, you might consider the drop in magwell by wilson combat for $30. You’ll have to modify the grips but it will be the cheapest way to go.
@@GatCat Thanx, but I I'll go for the Ed Brown...I HAD the S&A magwell in mind, but its about 30 bux more...so the Eds Brown leaves me that money for something else I want...
Cheapest magwell I have is a 3d printed one.
The best is the one piece Billet main house mag well From WILLSON COMBAT
Why’s that?
@@GatCat its on peace for main spring housing and mag well
@@GatCat Willson combat 626B bulletproof Magwell
@@TheRealZJE313 many companies make one piece units. Wilson Combat does make some of the best stuff available. Thanks for sharing.
Idk if they touch u or not ida got rid of the pokeys on the well
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Do you mean the points at the front? No they don’t effect anything. To grind down metal, would require refinishing. Not easy.
The “pokeys” are covered by the magazine.
Nice video. As I asked on a different video of yours, I own a double stack Para 16-40 limited and have not been able to find a suitable mag well other than those “el cheapo” you can find available on e-Bay. Don’t get me wrong, as I do not want to spend a fortune buying one but there has to be some better mag wells for double stack guns out there. Can you help?
Is the magwell you are searching for a double stack or single stack?
@@GatCat it is Double stack for
A Para 16-40. Thanks
If you can't solve your problem with a double stack you need to learn to shoot it much more than you need to expedite a reload........
@@pinslayer4579 try owning (legally) a “double stack” pistol in California..... still need my magwell..
@@calircpilot4261 I am very sorry for not responding to you in a timely manner. Off the top of my head, I don’t know of any magwells that will work. However, most magwells made for a niche market are going to cost $80+. As far as the cheap ebay models go, you might consider trying that. If it installs correctly, you can at least see if you like having it on there, then upgrade when the time comes. My cheap ebay magwell has ran very well. Its the black one in this video.
9mm pass
It absolutely passes. Great gun. Thanks for watching.