Posted: 5/10/2011 7:42:55 AM EDT
|
Hey guys, I'm getting a Custom TLE RL II this weekend and plan on putting a magwell on it. My last 1911 (SA) had a magwell already on it and I a) got used to it and b) simply like it.
I'm deciding between the Smith and Alexander or the Ed Brown. I see both are drop-ins, no modifications required. I can get the Ed Brown 10 bucks cheaper. What do you guys think? Thanks |
|
I went with the Ed Brown; it will require some fitting to let the grip safety fully retract, then allowing the firing pin safety to fully retract.
I had a PITA time with it....I am new to the Swartz safety....and am not a fan already. But here's pic to show off, better pics to be taken soon. 
|
|
An Ed Brown which required a little filling to fit the plunger rod of the Schwartz safety properly. Very easy to do, And a great fit and feel. I love it!!
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry020.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry013-1.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry007-2.jpg |
|
Quoted:
An Ed Brown which required a little filling to fit the plunger rod of the Schwartz safety properly. Very easy to do, And a great fit and feel. I love it!! http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry020.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry013-1.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry007-2.jpg Man, I wish you had posted this on Sunday. I had the exact same problem. It fit in just fine, but it didn't play nicely with the swartz. |
|
Quoted: An Ed Brown which required a little filling to fit the plunger rod of the Schwartz safety properly. Very easy to do, And a great fit and feel. I love it!! http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry020.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry013-1.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry007-2.jpg Do you have a link about this, or can you elaborate a bit on what you mean about "filling in to fit"? I'd love to add this to my Pro Eclipse, but I haven't the foggiest what you mean by that. (Due to my own ignorance, I'm sure) ETA: You meant filing, as in "Use a file". Never mind.
|
|
Quoted:
Quoted:
An Ed Brown which required a little filling to fit the plunger rod of the Schwartz safety properly. Very easy to do, And a great fit and feel. I love it!! http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry020.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry013-1.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr250/fullspeed1/MarksBlackberry007-2.jpg Do you have a link about this, or can you elaborate a bit on what you mean about "filling in to fit"? I'd love to add this to my Pro Eclipse, but I haven't the foggiest what you mean by that. (Due to my own ignorance, I'm sure) ETA: You meant filing, as in "Use a file". Never mind. Correct, typo'd that one. |
|
Quoted: I'm surprised fitting was required. I have put extended 2 piece magwells (ed brown and kimber) on both of my Kimbers (Custom II and TLE/RL II) without anything more than a punch set. if i recall the issue i had was my slide wouldnt close and i had to file something down... i dont remember exactly but the action was a problem. even now it feels different when i rack it, but it still shoots like a champ |
|
Quoted:
What does adding a magwell do for the handgun, after reading your post I went to Kimber site as well as the Ed brown it doesnt say what it is good for, I see my Kimbefr pro carry II doesnt have one. Just makes magazine changes easier. In a high tempo situation, the magwell creates a larger more forgiving opening for the magazines. The magwells can also help distribute weight with a front heavy (railed) pistol. |
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.