I have Sandstorm precision on my G48 and G19.5. I like them. They are small, light and not flimsy.
I found the Glock OEM magwell that I didn't even know existed. I like that it uses the lanyard hole in the rear of the grip and still has a lanyard hole. I have read some reviews and many claim that it is flimsy while others say the fit is great.
Both are approximately the same price. I kind of hesitate to put a magwell on my duty gun (I know I can remove it if I decide I don't like it). I know it will add some size and I'm not sure that it will be beneficial.
I would like thoughts/suggestions of my brethren here. Should I add a magwell to my duty weapon? If not, why not? If so, which one and why?
We are still carrying Gen4 Glocks where i work. I’ve been using a Magpul magwell on several different duty guns over the last 5+ years. I really like the slightly added length and the way if forces my pinkie finger into place in the compact guns.
I can’t speak to either of the specific magwells you listed, but in general, I say yes, you should add a magwell to your duty gun.
Posts: 1637 | Location: South Carolina | Registered: February 27, 2003
Thank you, Phred. I decided I’m definitely getting one. I just gotta decide which one. I used a magpul on my gen 4 17 that just retired. I did like it.
I like the suarez international aluminum variants. Nicely made and fit well. Believe they were around 40 last month on sale, usually the only time I buy things like that.
Have you tried sitting in a squad with the magwell on your gun yet? I don't have one, and the way the idiots at Chrysler designed the side bolsters in my Durango, there's no way I'd want my grip any longer than it already is. I can't believe it hasn't dug a hole in the seat yet, honestly.
Posts: 9459 | Location: In the Cornfields | Registered: May 25, 2006
I thought about that. I carry my duty rig forward of my hip so the well shouldn’t be a problem. Extended mags might be. I know what you mean though. Good point!