Posted: 6/11/2008 6:30:51 PM EDT
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I just bought a couple mags for my Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail. I bought one Wilson Combat 47DC 8 round mag ($38) and one Chip McCormick 8 round low profile mag (shooting star, $11). I figured that I would see what the $27 difference was. Empty, both mags fit fine. I load both mags with 8 rounds and the Chip McCormick fits fine, no problems at all. The Wilson will not clip into the gun. If I rack the slide back, then the mag fits and if I only put 7 rounds, it works. Any ideas? |
Not uncommon when seating some fully loaded 8 rd mags into a 1911 with the slide forward. The 47D is a 7 round mag body that incorporates a modified follower and spring to allow use of 8 rounds. Wilson's new Tactical mag utilize a longer mag body meant to alleviate some of the 47D series deficiencies. Tripp Research Cobra mags also are a true 8 round magazine and you may wish to give them a try as well. |
Good to know. These are my first 8 round mags for my 1911. I was just surprised because the Chip McCormick mag functions just like my 7 round mags. |
Sounds like you're really close. Can you take a ½ loop out of the spring? |
I just buy off Tripp's website. |
www.trippresearch.com/ |
In addition to what has been said...leave the Wilson's loaded for at least 24 hours. I believe this is what it says on their instructions...I didn't and had trouble with feeding...the spring needs to set. HTH, Preston |