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Posted: 1/26/2021 4:53:08 PM EDT
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i was able to get Remington factory mags at Natchez shooting supplies, a few months back. they are stainless steel, and the same price as the blued ones were.
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Posted: 1/26/2021 5:33:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: i was able to get Remington factory mags at Natchez shooting supplies, a few months back. they are stainless steel, and the same price as the blued ones were. $23? Geez 
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Posted: 1/26/2021 6:04:15 PM EDT
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For an “economy “ mag, metal form. The seven rounders especially work great. For a good number of years metal form was the supplier for colt.
While I have not tried them I have heard mec gar are good too. Also mixed in with metal form some colts ship with checkmate mags also. Any of these 3 will be under 20 bucks each maybe even under 15 if you shop around |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 7:36:23 PM EDT
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CMC shooting stars
Whatever the manufacturer is for Springfield that makes their 7rd GI style mags and don't kill the messenger, but I've heard lots of good things about the cheap $8 Sarco imported mags. Don't have any, but I've been thinking of grabbing a few for range bangers. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 2:08:07 PM EDT
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Chip McCormick stainless 8rd PowerMags.
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Posted: 1/27/2021 2:37:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chip McCormick stainless 8rd PowerMags. Ok Where’s your favorite place to buy? |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 3:13:57 PM EDT
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I got some Mec Gar blued 7rd mags locally for $17
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Posted: 1/27/2021 3:18:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got some Mec Gar blued 7rd mags locally for $17 See, that’s what I would pay |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 10:48:41 PM EDT
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Take a look at Joes1911magmania on ebay. $85.99 for 5 mags, shipped. I've bought a bunch for the range and have never had an issue.
http://myworld.ebay.com/joes1911magmania/ |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 1:29:02 AM EDT
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gregcotellc
Mec-Gar and Metalform for under $20.00 |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 8:07:13 AM EDT
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I use the cheap ones from Wilson Combat.
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Posted: 1/30/2021 9:15:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok Where’s your favorite place to buy? When I bought them I just looked around the internet for the best deal. |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 2:43:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2021 2:46:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryFml I just ordered stuff from them Woulda been nice to combine shipping lol |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 3:16:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chip McCormick stainless 8rd PowerMags. This. I used to get them from Lanbo's for around $20 but I don't think they carry them anymore. |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 3:40:11 PM EDT
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I prefer the 8rnd mecgars
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Posted: 1/30/2021 7:49:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Take a look at Joes1911magmania on ebay. $85.99 for 5 mags, shipped. I've bought a bunch for the range and have never had an issue. http://myworld.ebay.com/joes1911magmania/ I’d second this notion. They were an especially good deal when they were a little cheaper, but very fair price for very good magazines |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 9:11:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: gregcotellc Mec-Gar and Metalform for under $20.00 All this, exactly |
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Posted: 1/31/2021 3:27:05 PM EDT
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I'm new to the 1911 game, but just got more Mec-Gar 8 rounders on order. Have 2 of the Wilsons 10 rounders, they are nice, but honestly the 8 round is just the right size for carrying extra mags. I also have a bunch of MecGars for my Tanfoglios (CZ75 flavor) and have nothing but good results from them, the 1911 mags seem to be of the same quality...
Although I read comments about them not being 'good' oddly enough they seem just as good as the Wilsons and even slightly better in that the follower has a metal-insert for the slide-stop to contact. IDK, time will really tell, I don't see any problems with the two brands I have thus far. |
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Posted: 4/2/2021 8:49:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Take a look at Joes1911magmania on ebay. $85.99 for 5 mags, shipped. I've bought a bunch for the range and have never had an issue. http://myworld.ebay.com/joes1911magmania/ Thanks for sharing! |
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Posted: 4/2/2021 8:54:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/2/2021 10:34:22 PM EDT
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The best advice is to get one example of each to see which one works best with your chosen ammo and your pistol.
Metalform, Mec-Gar, and Check-Mate are on the lower end of the price scale. Wilson, McCormick, and Tripp are on the higher end of the price scale. Here are my go-to sources for magazines: Thunder Mountain Top Gun Greg Cote I personally like the Check-Mate extended tube, hybrid feed lip, 8 round mag the best. The problem with Check-Mate is inconsistent quality control which means you cannot be confident that every one you buy will work out-of-the-box. I've diagnosed and fixed enough of these QC problems that it's no big thing and takes little time to do but most folks don't want to go through the trouble. I don't mind because of how well they feed. FWIW, I think the TMC Ultimate Magazine is the best 8 round magazine and will run out-of-the-box with no issues. This LINK may be of some interest to you. |
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Posted: 4/4/2021 8:21:58 PM EDT
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Some ppl have said the new production mags from SARCO have been surprisingly good. Tweaking followers for slide stop engagement seem to be a common comment.
archive link |
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Posted: 4/11/2021 10:58:21 AM EDT
[#24]
Another vote for the Chip McCormick CMC Power Mag.
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Posted: 4/12/2021 5:54:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Another vote for the Chip McCormick CMC Power Mag. Cheapest mags I would trust my life to. CMC was always good to me. I ran them exclusively as a poor enlisted Marine dipping my toes into USPSA/IDPA. Kept them as range and go bag mags and would feed one in a heartbeat. |
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Posted: 4/13/2021 8:08:10 AM EDT
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I've got 20-30 USGI/CheckMate coded 7 rd mags and dozen or so of Wilson 47Ds. Also some of their 10 rd mags. Used to shoot ISPC with Devel/Shooting Star/McCormick 8 rd mags back in the 90s. Never had any issues with any of my mags. They all feed and lock the slide back.
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Posted: 4/13/2021 10:43:32 AM EDT
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Another +1 for the GI Checkmate - recognized thusly:
 Attached FileThere are fakes all over the place - first look for the correct packaging (these are taken from my "war reserve" obtained during transition to the M9)  Attached FileAll (I think there is one exception IIRC) real GI mags have the lettering on the baseplate correct when the mag "points left". The fakes "point right". The other thing about the Chinese fakes is the witness holes are "too high" compared to the correct placement shown below.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2021 10:07:38 PM EDT
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Why skimp on mags, it's where the rubber meets the road. Cheap mags will turn the most expensive guns into shit. Stick with Wilsons or Chips, don't look back. Been wanting to try a Tripp, the followers look ideal.
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Posted: 5/5/2021 3:11:27 PM EDT
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Mec Gar mags have always performed flawlessly for me. I have a stockpile of them for 45 and 9mm 1911 as well as a handful for Beretta 92. Best bang for your buck in my opinion.
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Posted: 7/18/2021 11:32:26 AM EDT
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I just bought a couple parkerized Triple K mags for me SDS 1911 A1 WW2 parkerized Repro.
Are these magazines any good for $15 a piece? |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 11:39:34 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I use the cheap ones from Wilson Combat. Five pack for $75 on Gunbroker. |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 11:42:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just bought a couple parkerized Triple K mags for me SDS 1911 A1 WW2 parkerized Repro. Are these magazines any good for $15 a piece? Triple K is not well regarded, the only magazine universally considered worse than them of anything produced by ProMag. |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 2:51:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Five pack for $75 on Gunbroker. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I use the cheap ones from Wilson Combat. Five pack for $75 on Gunbroker. Wanna @ me with a link? @borderpatrol |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 9:54:23 AM EDT
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I echo what pliny and other pro-CMC mag posters stated above.
Why turn a $750 (or more) handgun into a club to save a few bucks? When you life may depend on it? An analogy would be purchasing a $750 rifle and installing a $150 scope and mount. If you can't afford proper magazines, you're probably not shooting the gun much (and probably inherited same now that I think about it). Face it, the 1911 system is detachable box magazine sensitive. Most 1911 guys know this and go the Wilson / CMC / or comparable equipment route. |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 10:21:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/19/2021 11:49:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wanna @ me with a link? @borderpatrol I went to their 1911 parts page, selected "magazines or clips", entered "Wilson" and set the search engine from high to low for cost. Because they are selling them in five packs you should find them pretty quickly. |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 1:15:32 PM EDT
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Sold out or posting has ended......
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Posted: 7/21/2021 1:10:03 PM EDT
[#38]
NOT Colt mags….. heard the the base plates split….on the stainless 8 round Colts made by checkmate for $22.75 each.
Wilson combats with the dimple on the feed ramp. I am probably going to get some Tripp Research. Tripp is not exactly value… Buy right once…  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/23/2021 1:55:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2021 2:32:54 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are these good? I want a few 10s https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184182/3DCF0ED4-A916-4EFE-94B7-4039AF63775E_png-2025105.JPG Yep. Good to go. I love Wilson mags. |
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Posted: 7/23/2021 7:44:59 PM EDT
[#41]
Another vote for metalform. I use the ones with the round followers 100% in every 1911 I've had
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Posted: 7/23/2021 7:53:52 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I got some Mec Gar blued 7rd mags locally for $17 I bought a bunch of those in SS and blued several years ago in 9mm for 7 or 8 bucks each. All the one's I tested worked great. [I have a older series 70 in 9mm] |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 11:25:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are these good? I want a few 10s https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184182/3DCF0ED4-A916-4EFE-94B7-4039AF63775E_png-2025105.JPG |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 12:29:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are these good? I want a few 10s https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184182/3DCF0ED4-A916-4EFE-94B7-4039AF63775E_png-2025105.JPG Absolutely. 10 Rd mags are the only mags I've ever had issues with leaving loaded though. Except for Wilson's. I keep a few loaded for carrying. I've got 5-6 cmc 10rd mags and I've had to swap springs. Now I store them unloaded. |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 12:58:23 PM EDT
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Tripp.
Wilson or CMC will do in a pinch. |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 5:20:26 PM EDT
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At the cost of ammo these days, you will never recupe the price / performance / lifetime cost difference between a cheap and top end magazine.
The days of buying a cheap gun and sorting through it has gone the way of scrap-value priced Cold War surplus ammo. |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 6:38:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just bought a couple parkerized Triple K mags for me SDS 1911 A1 WW2 parkerized Repro. Are these magazines any good for $15 a piece? I wouldn't trust anything from Triple K when a few dollars more will get you something much better. |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 6:50:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are these good? I want a few 10s https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184182/3DCF0ED4-A916-4EFE-94B7-4039AF63775E_png-2025105.JPG |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 7:12:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At the cost of ammo these days, you will never recupe the price / performance / lifetime cost difference between a cheap and top end magazine. The days of buying a cheap gun and sorting through it has gone the way of scrap-value priced Cold War surplus ammo. Thats a really solid argument |
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Posted: 7/26/2021 11:18:11 PM EDT
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I got some of these from Sarco sometime back. They seem to be a Korean version of the ACT magazine. Seems to be very well made. I got two of the blue ones (now out of stock), and 2 of the Stainless Steel. They are marked “RWB”.
Periodically, Sarco has a “Free Shipping “ on orders over $40, which would be 3 mags. https://www.sarcoinc.com/1911-45-cal-8rd-stainless-magazine/ |
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