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9/11/2008 10:01:00 AM EDT
I have a Springfield Micro Compact and has the factory magazines.  Last round of every magazine it fails to feed because of a little raised spot on the magazine follower.  Where is a good place to purchase some decent magazines that want break the bank and will take care of this problem?  Other than that the pistol is flawless.  Thanks for help.
9/11/2008 10:03:43 AM EDT
[#1]
Try Wilson mags.  Brownell's has them.

Don't skimp on mags.
9/11/2008 10:28:12 AM EDT
[#2]
+1

They have 47DO and DOX models for compacts/micros. One is a low profile near-flush fit and the other is a standard 1911 mag with a modified basepad to allow for 8 rounds. It sticks out some, but that is what you want for reload mags.
9/11/2008 10:46:20 AM EDT
[#3]
The spot usually helps feeding by reducing the friction between the case and the follower.
Have you tried other like magazines?
9/11/2008 10:53:00 AM EDT
[#4]
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Quoted:
The spot usually helps feeding by reducing the friction between the case and the follower.
Have you tried other like magazines?



No I have not.  The two that came with the gun is what I have and tried.
9/12/2008 8:39:42 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I have a Springfield Micro Compact and has the factory magazines.  Last round of every magazine it fails to feed because of a little raised spot on the magazine follower.  Where is a good place to purchase some decent magazines that want break the bank and will take care of this problem?  Other than that the pistol is flawless.  Thanks for help.


That bump is there for a reason, it is not causing your issues.  If you want other mags, Wilson mags good officers mags.
9/12/2008 9:44:14 AM EDT
[#6]
Don't take offense to what I am about to say.  But, based on your question, you appear to be new to 1911s.  I am going to say that there is nothing wrong with your mags or the gun.  That bump is very important for timing reasons.  Compact 1911s are more prone to limp wristing than the full size models.  And, for some reason, it often happens on the last round in a mag.  Correct your grip by locking your wrist and your problems will probably go away.

ranburr
9/12/2008 10:13:46 AM EDT
[#7]
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Quoted:
Don't take offense to what I am about to say.  But, based on your question, you appear to be new to 1911s.  I am going to say that there is nothing wrong with your mags or the gun.  That bump is very important for timing reasons.  Compact 1911s are more prone to limp wristing than the full size models.  And, for some reason, it often happens on the last round in a mag.  Correct your grip by locking your wrist and your problems will probably go away.

ranburr


No offense at all.  Yes I am new to 1911's.  I will try that the next time I am at the range.  I have shot about 700 to 800 rounds and it started doing this the last time at the range with every magazine shot.  Before it would do it every now and then.