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5/22/2008 1:43:53 PM EDT
My two Wilson Combat 8 round mag springs took set after only 4 days of being loaded.  I used them the past weekend, and they worked great and locked the slide back fine.  Then a couple nights ago, after installing a new mainspring housing, I wanted to put the pistol through a simple function check.  I unloaded a Wilson mag and tested using it.  That's when I noticed that the springs didn't have enough tension to fully engage the slide lock.  Both my springfield mags and my Chip McCormic mags engaged the slide lock fully.

After this, I pulled the mags apart and stretched the springs.  The stretched a little too easily, which doesn't instill my confidence in them.   After this they fully engaged the slide lock.

So, should I email Wilson Combat about this?  Or is this really common with Wilson's mags?  I was thinking about buying some new springs or maybe even a Tripp Research upgrade kit.

Does the Tripp kit change the capacity?  I like the 8 round capacity.  Where should I get replacement springs?
5/22/2008 2:54:05 PM EDT
[#1]
I've ran 2 wilsons for several thousand rounds and just ordered a set of Wollf springs for them.  I'll let you know how they are when they show up Monday.

I've heard of a few that caused problems, but not many.  
5/23/2008 1:45:04 PM EDT
[#2]
Never had a problem with Bill's mags, when in doubt call Wolff. BTW all my match mags are Wilson. Call them and tell them what's happening, their CS is great. I use his mags in all my carry guns. They stay loaded forever and function properly. You may want to clean them and lightly lube the springs with CLP.
5/23/2008 2:35:01 PM EDT
[#3]
All my mags are Wilson, I've never had an issue with the springs or followers.
5/23/2008 3:55:09 PM EDT
[#4]
Contact Wilson, they have awesome CS sent a couple 47d's back and thy sent me there new elite mags without me even asking
5/23/2008 5:05:24 PM EDT
[#5]
These are new mags too.  I've only had them for a week.  Maybe the springs weren't properly heat treated.
5/24/2008 11:43:49 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Contact Wilson, they have awesome CS sent a couple 47d's back and thy sent me there new elite mags without me even asking


Best COA here.  Why pay extra to fix something that isn't right, especially with Wilson who is well known for fixing issues without hesitation.