Quick Tech Tip 2011 Magwell Install & Removal

Quick Armorer’s tips on how to install and remove a magwell on a 2011 style pistol like the Springfield Armory Prodigy or Staccato. We show two different methods for installation and removal. The preferred method is to utilize the factory short mainspring housing pin as a slave pin to hold everything together. The second method we will show you how to completely remove the mainspring housing pin. You would do this if you were taking the pistol completely apart.

You will need these parts
Magwell
The Dawson Precision Gen 2 2011 magwell includes the proper pin.
https://dawsonprecision.com/magwell-for-staccato-gen-2-grips-tactical-advantage-by-dawson-precision

Mainspring Housing Pin/Magwell Pin (long)
You will need a pin if your magwell does not include one.
Stainless Steel
https://dawsonprecision.com/magwell-pin-for-sti-sv-hicap-stainless-steel-by-sti-staccato
Blued
https://dawsonprecision.com/mainspring-housing-pin-for-sti-staccato-2011-blued-stainless-steel-by-sti-staccato

Tools
1. Small craft ball peen hammer
2. Punch
3. Rubber mallet
4. Something to lift the frame off the work surface like an armorers puck or roll of tape.

Contents of this video
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Note on magwell compatibility
0:46 - Tight fit warning
1:02 Preferred Install Method (leave factory pin in place)
2:05 Preferred Removal Method (use factory short pin to hold everything together)
3:45 Alternate Removal Method (use to completely disassemble pistol)
5:33 Alternate Install Method (used when pistol was completely disassembled)
8:07 Final Thoughts

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