paintwagon 18 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) I have a lifetimes supply of promags, and have let go of a couple of drums because of the laws in my state. Id honestly rather have the solid steel magwell made for SGM mags (not theirs, but the ones sold CSS for their mags). Im about to send one off to have it converted, with a welded tromix handle, and sandblasted/refinished. It occurred to me that maybe I should just have the magwell welded on, after it has been tapped and screwed. Like I said, I have a liftimes supply of promags, and dont mind committing. Any thoughts from people who have them, or other welders/gunsmiths? If you want to talk smack against magwells in general, post it somewhere else. Thanks in advance. Edited April 15, 2011 by paintwagon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heath_h49008 442 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 They are aluminum, not steel. No welding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 They are aluminum, not steel. No welding. Wait, so you can't weld aluminum now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paintwagon 18 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) They are aluminum, not steel. No welding. Wait, so you can't weld aluminum now? Im no welder, but aluminum requires a different setup (mig/tig, whatever, not sure). I didnt even consider it was aluminum to steel. Seems like its too much trouble. I thought it was a good idea to have it welded to make it a solid part of the receiver, and refinished. Question answered, Thank you. Edited April 16, 2011 by paintwagon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrmallek 53 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 They are aluminum, not steel. No welding. Wait, so you can't weld aluminum now? You cannot weld aluminum (mag well) to steel (receiver). I doubt brazing would be strong enough with the minimal surface area contact on the bottom of the receiver. Just drill and tap and use red loctite. Or if you feel the need to weld, tack the screwheads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cc raider 0 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Ya you can't weld aluminum to steel, how intricale are these magwells that are out there? Seems like you could make something similar out of steel for the cost of the aluminum bolt ons. What kind of mag catch do the magwells use, AR type? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spenceman 5 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 You can't weld it, but if you want it to look better you can break out the grinder and the JB Weld. That's what I did, and my JTE Magwell looks much more... natural now. You can check it out in the picture thread. Here. It was pretty straight forward, but if you want details you can PM me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heath_h49008 442 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 They are aluminum, not steel. No welding. Wait, so you can't weld aluminum now? To steel? No. If you have an aluminum Saiga 12 I would love to see it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weld387 4 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I have been welding for over twenty five years. Can't weld steel and aluminum. One is a alloy the other is carbon based. Apples and oranges in other words. Has for JB cold weld? not an option in my book for something more the a muffler on a car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Weld387 is correct. now if a steel magwell was made it could be done but there is really no need we are talking about affixing a magazine well to a Saiga 12 just use the machine screws that come with it and some locktight or maybe through bolt it. And your ready for action. Also you have the option of going back to rock and lock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spenceman 5 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Um.. yeah to clarify, the JB weld isn't holding the magwell on my gun. it's just used as a filler, all cosmetic. The machine screws are what hold it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Sorry, it looked to me like someone was saying that you couldn't weld up aluminum, I was going to say that I have some driveshafts that I'd love for him to see. Of course you can't weld aluminum to steel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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