M&P magwell ?

toyfreak · Jun 7, 2011

Im going to order a SSS magwell and TF mag extensions for my mp. My question is should i get the steel or the aluminum well. What would the benefit to steel be other than the weight difference. Would adding the heavier magwell reduce recoil when its so low on the gun?

They have a brass one also that is even heavier, but it says on their site that is not IDPA legal.

Im going to put a tungsten guide rod in it too. I can see the benifit there with the weight being on top and in front.

bsdubois00 · Jun 7, 2011

I have the ESP Magwell from SSS - I really like it in conjunction with the TF basepads...they will give you 20% off if you get the steel magwell and order baspads from them....

toyfreak · Jun 9, 2011

The 20% off is when you buy the aluminum well according to the email i just received. Not a bad deal i just think i want the weight of the steel or brass.

Wall · Jun 9, 2011

Matt Wright (toyfreak) said:
The 20% off is when you buy the aluminum well according to the email i just received. Not a bad deal i just think i want the weight of the steel or brass.

I'd use the aluminum and get the 20% off. I could be wrong but I'm not 100% sure the extra weight in that location is going to do much for you, again I could be completely wrong about this.

Wall · Jun 10, 2011

B.S. DuBois said:
I have the ESP Magwell from SSS - I really like it in conjunction with the TF basepads...they will give you 20% off if you get the steel magwell and order baspads from them....

link please

Firemanama · Jan 26, 2012

I'm wanting to get a magwell for my m&p but I have arredondo base pads. Which magwell is best? The SSS magwell won't work with those extensions.

Wall · Jan 26, 2012

BHORN said:
I'm wanting to get a magwell for my m&p but I have arredondo base pads. Which magwell is best? The SSS magwell won't work with those extensions.

The SSS is about the only option for M&P & for that you pretty much have to use TF extensions

Wormydog1724 · Jan 26, 2012

Can you get these Wall? I have decided I want a magwell and some more extensions for my M&P40.

Wall · Jan 26, 2012

Wormydog1724 said:
Can you get these Wall? I have decided I want a magwell and some more extensions for my M&P40.

SSS has some very tuff to overcome requirements for dealers, so the magwells are a no go for me at this time.
But, I can help you out with the TF Extensions all day long.

The magwells are nice, fit & finish is great. I use one on my M&P Pro.
I just wish SSS didn't have such high requirements for dealers.

Firemanama · Jan 26, 2012

I guess I will have to get TF extensions now.

mike cyrwus · Jan 27, 2012

yeah; you can shave and grind down the arredondos to where theyll fit, but there aint much plastic left

Wormydog1724 · Jan 27, 2012

I went ahead and ordered the ESP brass magwell from TF and some TF brass mag extensions.

Riich · Jan 29, 2012

Wall said:
I'd use the aluminum and get the 20% off. I could be wrong but I'm not 100% sure the extra weight in that location is going to do much for you, again I could be completely wrong about this.

So if I already owned a Limited magwell in aluminum for my Full size M&P40 Limited Divison Econo-Blaster, I would be better served by adding the tungsten guide-rod than swapping to a brass magwell?

Wall · Jan 29, 2012

Everybody is different & has their own preferences of the way the gun reacts during recoil. I prefer the extra weight be at the front of the pistol to minimize muzzle flip & create more push instead of rise. Again, this is just my preference.

Riich · Jan 29, 2012

Thanks,

Understand individual differences. I may eventually get both but it sounds like the guide-rod and springs may be my next acquisition.

Shooting major loads in that gun as its set up today is a very "snappy" experience.

KeithCross · Feb 10, 2012

What are the basepads for? If I understand it right (so far) they have to do with competitive shooting, but what do they do exactly and would they have any benefit for a carry gun?

Wall · Feb 10, 2012

they are extensions that allow you to hold more rounds in the magazine & in some cases add weight to the mag so it'll drop easier when you push the release.

drmitchgibson · Feb 10, 2012

Keith Cross said:
What are the basepads for? If I understand it right (so far) they have to do with competitive shooting, but what do they do exactly and would they have any benefit for a carry gun?

The big selling point for me was the ability to remove my base pads without a nightmarish struggle and huge amounts of anger and frustration. Some people say they have Glock factory base pads that come off easily, but all seven of mine are retarded-difficult to remove.

I realize this is an M&P thread, but this is a valid point.

Riich · Feb 10, 2012

Mitch Gibson said:
The big selling point for me was the ability to remove my base pads without a nightmarish struggle and huge amounts of anger and frustration. Some people say they have Glock factory base pads that come off easily, but all seven of mine are retarded-difficult to remove.

When I had a Glock or two, this was the most efficient way tfor me to remove factory basepads. Get a small C clamp. I think 1.5" or 2" in size. Pop the basepad retention plate. Attach the clamp to the base of your Glock mags, right around the area where the tabs retaining the base pads are located. Gently apply pressure by tightening the clamp until the base pad moves. It does not take much so go real easy on the clamp.

Also, the steel bar that is used to turn the little clamp is the right size to fit in the hole in the base pad.