Posted: 7/11/2013 5:20:15 AM EDT
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I just bought my 1st 1911 and want to get some more magazines. Can anyone tell me what are the best Mags available.
I have done some research so I know about Chip McCormick, MecGar and Wilson Combat. but in that 20-30 dollar range is there any that stand out from the pack? |
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I don't know about "best" but I have used Wilsons exclusively for years now in a wide variety of 1911s with zero complaints. I'll be interested to read what everyone else here uses... A good number of members realize there is no "best" magazine. They usually recommend quality magazines and it is important for the OP to check function in his pistol. In no particular order Tripp Checkmate CMC Wilson Metalform Checkmate and metalform produce the OEM mags for some of pistol manufacturers. Checkmate 8 round extended tube mags come with Dan Wessons and Rugers. Checkmate also makes Colt factory mags. |
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What manufacturer is the pistol? If it's a springer then just get more of those. Wilson are always a good choice. Don't waste your money on chip McCormick mags I never thought Chip MckCormick mags were that expensive. They are around $20 here most of the time. |
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If you go to 1911 Forum or M1911 Pistols forum there are numerous threads on this. M1911 has quite a following for the Checkmate magazines with the hybrid feedlips. Many do not like the Wilson because the follower is all polymer and will with time wear and not lock the slide back. Tripp Cobra Mags solved that problem with their hybrid follower; metal & plastic.  Tripp also makes the Flexfollower that is "no-tilt" and all metal. Checkmate's follower is like this only coated in black Teflon and with the dimple. (see above)  Some on those forums feel the springs prematurely weaken with the Wilson mags. Tripp has some of the strongest mag springs around. Chrome silicon and ever so slightly larger wire diameter. Wolff offers what is referred to by those buying and using the Checkmate magazines a an 11# spring. These can be specified when order Checkmate mags directly from the factory. Checkmate makes OEM mags for Colt. Check out this website as well 1911 Magazine Analysis and 1911 Magazine Analysis, Part 2 |
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Quoted: If you run a Springer, the 47d's feed just fine but won't be long before they fail to lock the slide back after the last round... Two of my 1911s are Springfields and I've never had that problem... BUT, 1911s are strictly range/fun guns for me and they don't see nearly the use that my primaries do, so that may be why that issue hasn't hit me yet. I'll certainly be looking for it from now on. |
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If you run a Springer, the 47d's feed just fine but won't be long before they fail to lock the slide back after the last round... Two of my 1911s are Springfields and I've never had that problem... BUT, 1911s are strictly range/fun guns for me and they don't see nearly the use that my primaries do, so that may be why that issue hasn't hit me yet. I'll certainly be looking for it from now on. I replaced the stock springs in the 47d's with ISMI springs and after a while they don't engage the slide stop either...these were used in my TRP which primary use is USPSA single stack competition. I'm beginning to think it's the plastic follower |
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I've got a Kimber aluminum compact that uses shooting stars for no particular reason other than the previous owner used them and they work.
I have a Ruger SR1911 that uses OEM and Checkmate mags (same as OEM but never tried any other. I used to have a Springfield USGI WWII replica that used USGI $7 mags from CTD (back when I actually bought stuff from them) Never had a problem with any of them. In fact the only pistol that I've ever had a malfunction with is a Glock 22 with factory ammo and factory mag. Just saying...don't overthink it. I'd buy one recommended mag for your particular brand of pistol and preferred ammo (search a dedicated forum) shoot the hell out of it and if they work, buy some more. roy d...cuz you're gonna get a boat load of conflicting non specific and generic advice |
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I have a pool of 8-rd CMC Powermags and Wilson 47Ds I use. Instead of keeping track of whatever unique mags that came with a particular gun, and how well they work, I just store them in the gun case and use my range mags for everything.
In my experience, if it won't work with a CMC or Wilson, the gun has other problems that need to be addressed. |
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Quoted: ... Instead of keeping track of whatever unique mags that came with a particular gun, and how well they work, I just store them in the gun case and use my range mags for everything... I do the same -- most of my OEM factory mags have never even been taken out of the case, let alone loaded/used. |
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I've read that the Wilson ETM is supposed to be an upgrade to the 47d, with improved spring life and reduced follower wear. Anyone know if they are successful in those regards?
I see a lot of folks recommend the 47d, but far fewer name the ETM. I'm curious as to why that is. Any experienced ETM owners here? |
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I use wilson(47',47d's), cmc 10rd & 8rd, mecgar, and cheap usgi style mags for everything. All are flawless in all of my guns...guess im lucky Same here. The only mags that won't work are those piece of shit KimberPro mags. Virtually everything else I've tried works in my Springfields...Go figure... |
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I've read that the Wilson ETM is supposed to be an upgrade to the 47d, with improved spring life and reduced follower wear. Anyone know if they are successful in those regards? I see a lot of folks recommend the 47d, but far fewer name the ETM. I'm curious as to why that is. Any experienced ETM owners here? I own some ETMs in .40 and 9mm. They work well and the follower really seems to be locked down a lot better than in other brands where it seems wobbly and inconsistent. In .45, personally I wouldn't pay the uplift for the ETM when the 47Ds work well enough for me. |