What is a 1911 Magwell?

The TECHWELL is the ultimate magwell/grip system for the 1911. Our patented design allows you to swap TECHWELL magwells in sixty seconds or less. This intelligently designed system enables optimal reloads.

Will 1911 magazines fit any 1911?

Are all 1911 magazines interchangeable? The answer is NO. Although they are typically interchangeable within frame sizes, and often between some frame sizes 1911 magazines are not universal across the board. The 1911 pistol is one of the most famous handguns in the world.

What is the point of a Magwell?

The basic purpose of a magazine well (or “magwell”) is to act as a funnel that guides a loaded magazine smoothly and quickly into the pistol’s grip.

What is an internal Magwell?

#2 · Jan 15, 2017 (Edited) All semi auto pistols that accept a magazine have internal magwells. When you select the magwell option, what that means is that your grips will come with a flat, non tapered bottom that will look better with your external extended magwell.

What is the best magazine for a 1911?

Best 1911 Magazines

• Colt 1911 Magazine. at GunMag Warehouse.
• Mec-Gar 9mm 1911 Magazine. at GunMag Warehouse.
• Brownells 1911 Magazines. at Brownells.
• Editor’s Pick.
• Ed Brown 1911 Magazine.
• Wilson Combat 1911 Magazine.
• Chip McCormick Custom 1911 .45 ACP Railed Power Magazine, Three Pack.
• Tripp Research Cobra Gen II 1911 Magazine.

Why does Magwell flare up?

The ALG Defense Flared Magwell (AFM) is required to make speed-reloading faster by decreasing the precision needed to insert a magazine into the pistol. Additionally, the flare of the AFM acts as a ledge to spread the recoil impulse into the bottom of the gripping hand.

What is a beveled mag well?

Description. Bevel & smooth magwell opening to help eliminate hangup points, providing a smoother, faster magazine insertion. Can be done with, or without after market magwells.