1. Frame - Standard 1911 pistol
2. Left: Frame -Standard 1911 pistol
Right: Frame which has been modified to accept a Chen Magwell Gen 1 (aka "Magwell Suite'")
3. Frame modified for GEN 1 Chen Magwell aka "Chen Magwell Suite". Magwell funnel and a standard Mainspring Housing is inserted.
4. Frame modified for GEN 1 Chen Magwell. Magwell funnel and a modified Mainspring Housing is inserted. A ramp has been cut into the Mainspring Housing to make blending the entire funnel aperture easier for the gunsmith. These two pieces form the GEN 1 Magwell aka "Chen Magwell Suite"
5. Foreground: Bolt-on verison of the GEN 1 Chen Magwell aka "Chen Magwell Suite".
Background: Weld-on version of the GEN 1 Chen Magwell aka "Chen Magwell Suite".
6a. Bolt-on version of GEN 1 Chen Magwell attaches via 4 screws and drilled and tapped holes on frame.
6b. Bolt-on version of GEN 1 Chen Magwell attaches via 4 screws and drilled and tapped holes on frame. Note the gunsmith drills the MSH hole through the funnel in same original location, as part of installation process
7. Left: Frame cut for GEN 1 Chen Magwell
Right: Frame cut for GEN 2 Chen Magwell. Entire bottom of frame is shortened. The Mainspring Housing Pin Hole is relocated to a different location.
8. Frame modified for GEN 2 Chen Magwell with Installation jig inserted. Installation jig facilitates the relocation of the Mainspring Housing Pin Hole.
9. Left: Standard 1911 frame with Smith and Alexander attached. Adds length to pistol
Right: Modified frame with GEN 2 Chen Magwell attached. Mainspring Housing Pin Hole is relocated, and a shorter Mainspring is used.