Why is bevelling a mag well a big deal?

[Bwana416]

I have shot the S&W 4506 which didn't have, as I recall, a bevelled mag well and I had no problem slapping in a fresh mag. Same with ANY rifle I've shot. So why the "selling point" of the bevelled well except maybe for competition? I note the Para doesn't bevel the well of the P-14 so what's the big deal?:confused:

-Ray

[MoMike]

I think you said it yourself: COMPETITION!

In some of these matches, 1/1000 second might make the difference. There, a beveled mag well is needed. Mag changes have to be done by feel, with your eyes never leaving the targets.

Please note that I say this having never shot comp (or been in a gunfight either, which I hope stays that way).

[Just a Hunter]

The simple fact is a beveled mag well allows for a quicker/easier insertion of the mag regardless if your taking part in a competition or a high stress situation.

You dont need a beveled mag well to insert a mag, but there are times when even a fraction of a second could make the difference in a new trophy on the mantle or the opportunity to go see your daughters next birthday.

[Bwana416]

it's CARPE not CAPE.

Ray

[Hi Ball]

In competition reloading is where things are won or lost in many cases! Nerves get stressed beyound the norm and I have seen competitors "miss the hole" with their loaded magazine, slowing them down just a fraction of a second. The blink of an eyelash would be more like the true facts but still it can cost one big time after the scores and times are added up.:)

[Bwana416]

having a stack of $100 bills on the line doesn't calm the shooter down any!!

-Ray

[billt]

Beveled mag wells help when you can change mags this fast. Bill T.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAFxgQmxbGI&feature=channel_page

[Badger]

Bwana416,

IF bevelling a mag well was "mission critical" John Moses Browning would have incorporated it in his Century-Old classic M1911. Failing that, the U.S. Military would have used it in WWII based on WWI experience.

If a fellow cannot find the mag well, bevelling will not help much. Many folks get befuddled when changing magazines. Like Bill Jordan said, "Make haste slowly." He also said, "Being fast is fine, but accuracy is final."

Badger