Should you get a magwell for your CZ P-10F?
The full-size polymer model from the P-10 line is most often used as a duty weapon or for sport shooting. Shooters rarely carry it concealed because it is relatively large. The factory did not equip it with a magwell, so installing one will require one small additional accessory change.
How a magwell will change your firearm
A magwell is a device that you mount on the bottom edge of the grip, and thanks to its funnel shape it enlarges the opening for inserting the magazine.
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Improves the stability and balance of the firearm and thus contributes to a more confident shot.
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Helps to dampen recoil.
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Speeds up and simplifies reloading even in stressful situations.
In competitions and sport shooting you will likely appreciate all of the above advantages. Also bear in mind that a magwell will increase the firearm’s volume somewhat. If its dimensions are already borderline for you, consider whether to install a magwell.
How to choose a magwell
If you decide to equip your CZ P-10F with a magwell, consider the following criteria:
Compatibility with the model
The magwell must primarily fit your model. Only then will it sit correctly, not block the catch, and everything will function as it should.
In this category you will find magwells intended for the following weapon types:
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CZ P-10F,
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CZ P-10F CR,
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CZ P-10F OR,
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CZ P-10F OR SR and other.
Material
The magwell is an accessory where the chosen material plays an important role.
In our offer you will currently find magwells made of polymer and aluminum. Both materials excel in lightness and durability. You will appreciate them primarily because they make reloading easier without adding extra grams.
With a magwell you must also replace other accessories
We come to which parts of the firearm you will need to replace in order to mount a magwell, and what to watch for when choosing.
CZ P-10 models do not have classic replaceable grips
That is good news, because you therefore do not have to deal with their length and nothing prevents magwell installation.
Mag pads
What you must address, however, is the magazine base pad, which on the CZ P-10F in the front obstructs magwell installation. Therefore, order a
mag pad together with the magwell that will allow it. Whether a particular pad is usable with a magwell is stated in its description.
Watch out for backstrap size
Magwells are designed for a medium size backstrap. If you use a size L backstrap, then at the area where it contacts the magwell remove a little material from the backstrap with a file.
Can I install a magwell myself?
Yes. If you already have a magwell and are only replacing it with a new one, simply unscrew the original, slide the new one in from the back (first clean and oil the contact surfaces), and screw it in.
If your CZ did not have a magwell before, install a suitable mag pad. Then you can slide in the magwell and screw it in.
Check the screw tightness regularly.
Note: In some cases the magwell needs slight modification. This is due to certain tolerances in firearms. In CZ firearms this occurs minimally, but it must be taken into account. How is such a modification done? Simply remove a small amount of material from the magwell using a file.
