Blending a S A magwell

I did mine with a set of needle files and some 800 grit wet/dry paper from Auto Zone.

These days, I think I'd just break the edge with my Dremel and then use the paper to smooth it out.

I'll post a pic if necessary, but I just opened up the angle a bit more aggressively than what came on the Simth and Alexander magwell and filed back anywhere it overhung the opening. I stayed away from removing anything from the mainspring side of the magwell because it didn't appear useful...just opened up the left and right sides.
 
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If possible could you post some pics. Hog_______ site shows him using a lathe which I dont have but demel I do have a nd some files I will look for . Jewler files I think
 
I think you're talking about the Blindhogg site. He uses a milling machine to get a precise cut. If you are really focused on a perfect cut, send it to Evolution Gun Works and they'll blend it for $30. Of course, shipping the frame can get pricey.....

I can post pics of mine, but it looks a lot like Blindhogg's save that I opened mine up a bit more.

Depending on your 1911, there is usually a small bevel in the mag opening machined into the frame. I just filed away on the S&A magwell until it matched that angle. I don't like taking metal off the frame of the gun, but some people open them up as much as possible.
 
I blend them into the cut that is already on the lower end. I leave the lower like it is in case I want to dump the S&A Mag well/mainspring hoousing and return to the stock MSH.
Before these parts came out, all I did was get rid of the sharp edges all the way around the magazine entry area. That works great, but it doesn't cost much. Oh well.......................
 
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