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8/20/2013 8:55:17 PM EDT
Has anyone used them with success? Tried mine for the first time today( 8 rounds, blackened mag body) and they caused multiple malfunctions. Whatever finish they use on the black ones is causing the follower to drag going up the tube and slowing down the speed of the magazines feeding ability. And yes the gun works with all other mags I have.

Just curious if this is an isolated incident or have others had the same issue.

Update:

Contacted Wilson, I was told they had a known bad coating issue( the black is melonite) in a certain lot of mags.  I was told to send them in and they will replace them. So did that but I had to pay the shipping costs and I am not happy about that at all. Probably will stick with McCormick mags in the future.
Also, the guy on the phone made it out like he was breaking the rules and doing me a favor by replacing their defective mags.
8/21/2013 1:35:38 AM EDT
[#1]
How old/ what poundage is your recoil spring? If your recoil spring is over 1K rounds and under 16lbs I recommend you get a new Wolf 16 or 18lb spring from Midway. Good luck.
8/21/2013 4:12:08 AM EDT
[#2]
I've got 2 of the stainless, and they've worked just fine.
8/21/2013 4:27:16 AM EDT
[#3]
Contact Wilson they will replace your mags.

If the gun works with all other mags (as you said), but Wilson, then you got bad wilson mags, or your 1911 does not like Wilson mags.
8/21/2013 4:29:26 AM EDT
[#4]
Do those have concave or convex followers?
I just got a 7 rd wilson with convex that my sig hates.
All my others have concave followers and work fine
8/21/2013 1:19:15 PM EDT
[#5]
I've got a half dozen etm's and they work fine.  Like someone mentioned above, is your recoil spring good?
8/21/2013 2:50:47 PM EDT
[#6]
I got 2 of the ones from when they first came out (black ones)

Probably my favorite mags.

My Springer doesn't like to lock open on the last round sometimes with the wilsons though (47d too) (it's ok with all my other mags)

Colt really likes 'em.
8/21/2013 5:48:43 PM EDT
[#7]
I've got eight of the regular ETMs (not black) and they're gold to me. No issues whatsoever.
8/24/2013 1:39:11 PM EDT
[#8]
I have 3 ETM's in SS, and they work great, as mentioned contact Wilson.
8/24/2013 1:43:59 PM EDT
[#9]
I run the stainless ones in my TRP. I've never had an issue.
8/25/2013 1:27:05 PM EDT
[#10]
I've got about 1k rounds through four 9mm 10round ETM mags. No issues. Those are the "factory" mags for the 9mm S&W Pro series.

I've got about 400 rounds through three 45acp 7round ETM mags. No issues.

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8/25/2013 5:05:09 PM EDT
[#11]
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Contact Wilson they will replace your mags.

If the gun works with all other mags (as you said), but Wilson, then you got bad wilson mags, or your 1911 does not like Wilson mags.
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Don't count on it. I called WC once, about 3 years ago, guy told me it was the stores problem where I bought it. I use other peoples stuff now.
8/26/2013 8:49:08 PM EDT
[#12]
Updated
8/27/2013 12:46:16 AM EDT
[#13]
I was under the impression that WC's customer service was among the best and they'd replace things no questions asked. This is disappointing, particularly since they admit that it's their fault and they sold a defective product.
8/27/2013 5:26:43 AM EDT
[#14]
That's disappointing.

I hate it when a representative of company you like, leaves a bad taste in your mouth, via bad customer skills, shitty policies, or whatever the problem.

I'm glad you're getting new mags at least, hopefully they work out this time.
8/27/2013 9:00:58 AM EDT
[#15]
jeepinnc, His name didn't happen to begin with a "J" did it?
8/27/2013 10:47:27 AM EDT
[#16]
No his first name was Steve.
8/27/2013 1:41:40 PM EDT
[#17]
K-Sounded like the guy who talked to me.
8/28/2013 5:47:53 PM EDT
[#18]
mine ran great for about 6 months- and then they started to chronically have issues locking the slide back after the last round-  in 5 springers (2 TRP's, 2 professional operators, and 1 mil spec), and in my colt series 70.

i switched to Chip McCormick power mags, on Hilton Yam's recommendation.  a year and a half later- no regrets, and no mag related malfunctions.  i have a dozen loaded with duty ammo- that rarely get cycled, and 25 range mags- and all 25 of them get run equally (ish).  i shoot about 1000 rounds of .45 a month, between work, competition, and recreation- and i have had no problems.

-this is about 8 round mags- not 10 round.  i just dont trust the 10s for duty use.
8/29/2013 8:27:13 AM EDT
[#19]
My experiences with the McCormick mags have also been stellar, including a 10 rounder I have been testing. Thought I would give the ETMs a try. Not impressed by the nylon follower.



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mine ran great for about 6 months- and then they started to chronically have issues locking the slide back after the last round-  in 5 springers (2 TRP's, 2 professional operators, and 1 mil spec), and in my colt series 70.

i switched to Chip McCormick power mags, on Hilton Yam's recommendation.  a year and a half later- no regrets, and no mag related malfunctions.  i have a dozen loaded with duty ammo- that rarely get cycled, and 25 range mags- and all 25 of them get run equally (ish).  i shoot about 1000 rounds of .45 a month, between work, competition, and recreation- and i have had no problems.

-this is about 8 round mags- not 10 round.  i just dont trust the 10s for duty use.
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8/29/2013 6:25:14 PM EDT
[#20]
I switched to Chip McCormick Power Mags on Hiltons recommendation as well. After attending one of his classes and having issues with my 47Ds and then trying Chip McCormicks I decided to stay with them.


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mine ran great for about 6 months- and then they started to chronically have issues locking the slide back after the last round-  in 5 springers (2 TRP's, 2 professional operators, and 1 mil spec), and in my colt series 70.

i switched to Chip McCormick power mags, on Hilton Yam's recommendation.  a year and a half later- no regrets, and no mag related malfunctions.  i have a dozen loaded with duty ammo- that rarely get cycled, and 25 range mags- and all 25 of them get run equally (ish).  i shoot about 1000 rounds of .45 a month, between work, competition, and recreation- and i have had no problems.

-this is about 8 round mags- not 10 round.  i just dont trust the 10s for duty use.
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