Author Topic: 1911 Mags (Read 1229 times)

JohnV · « **on:** August 26, 2004, 11:23:31 AM »

What are your favorite mags for 1911? I have a Colt Gold Cup Trophy and Commander. Do you like the bottom pads? How often do you rotate the ammo to rest the spring?

Iowegan · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2004, 12:03:22 PM »

I've used several brands and found Wilson-Rodgers to be the best. They are made of stainless steel and are available in 7 or 8 round. They have a bumper pad and a polymer dished follower. Very positive feeding and lock-back. For a CCW, the bumper pad may get in the way. For competition shooting, especially combat, the bumper pad is super.

I wouldn't worry about the springs. Even the cheap mag springs seem to last many years when left loaded.

greenjeans · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2004, 02:30:01 PM »

Anybody have experience with Chip McCormick mags? Just got my first 1911-A1, the Springfield GI. Just want something for plinking and casual target shooting, but not something that jams every other round. Thanks.

Mikey · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2004, 02:46:12 AM »

JohnV and greenjeans: I use the Chip McCormick magazines and find them to be problem free. Actually, I think they are some of the best magas I have ever used. I purchased half a dozen of his 8 shot mags and none have screwed up yet, and with the way they function I don't expect them to. I carry them fully loaded and shootem up about once every six months or so. No problems and I recommend them. I do not however use the bottom pads. HTH. Mikey.

Maine Woods · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2004, 03:34:07 AM »

Another vote for the Chip McCormick Mags! I have the power mags with bumper pad and the shooting star both 8 round. I don't comp. shoot so I prefer the none bumper mags. I think they are the BEST VALUE available

ibfestus · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2004, 06:24:10 AM »

The only aftermarket mags I have used are the Mecgar mags. The ones I have are the 8 rounders and I think they are great in every respect. I strongly recommend them.

greenjeans · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2004, 03:18:41 PM »

I bought one of the Chip McCormick 8 round Shooting Star just to try it out. Tried it out over the weekend and had no problems. They can be ordered from "Cheaper Than Dirt" for around $10. Have to pay shipping, but not bad if you order several items.

1895GG · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2004, 01:22:51 PM »

Have any of you used the Tripp Research 1911 Cobramags? I had not heard of them until I read a glowing report in the September issue of American Rifleman--"revolutionary new...patent-pending Cobramags...offer unparalleled reliability...for...hollowpoint and lead semi-wadcutter ammo." The author of the article was obviously sold on them. Suggested retail for an 8-round magazine is $44. Available at Brownells.

I have just heard about them, but he sure makes them sound good.

Savage · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2004, 12:44:51 PM »

The only 1911 mags I have found to be troublesome are the original GI mags and Pro Mags. I bought half a dozen of the Megars and a half dozen of the McComics. Both worked equally well. Had to go with nothing but McCormics after I installed my mag well funnel . The base pads on the Megars are too wide to seat in the magwell with the mag funnel on. Thus far I have not seen the need to pay more.
Savage

Bigdog · « **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2004, 07:43:08 AM »

I like the Mecgar mags too, and have several. Some years back, I tried a bolt-on magwell extension, but the Mecgars as stated, were too wide. I ditched the magwell.
Now, I've just installed a set of the old classic Fitz C45 target grips, and was concerned about this. Luckily, the Mecgars work fine. :grin:
I have one Wilson Combat mag, and wouldn't mind getting a few more. Great mags.

jakes10mm · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2004, 03:25:58 PM »

I have been using McCormick and Shooting Star mags for many years. I started with the Shooting Star 8-round conversion kits back in the late 80's/early 90's. I then moved to McCormick 8-rounds, and have been using McCormick Power 10 mags in USPSA competition for the past three years. I have absolutely no complaints with any of the McCormick mags.

I received a couple Wilson mags with my S&W SW1911. They fed fine, but hung in the receiver when trying to eject them. I had to return them to S&W for replacements. The new ones seem to work fine. Since I need the 10-round capacity for competition, they have been stabled in the factory S&W box....unused.

I have also tried some Metalform mags in 10mm and 38 super. Both seem like good mags overall, but I have had a problem with one 38 super mag failing to lock the slide back after the last round. Seems the plastic follower is slightly oversized and hangs up after the last round.

I haven't used my factory Colt mags in awhile, but they were reliable for me before I moved to the high capacity single stacks.

Vern Humphrey · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2004, 01:07:27 PM »

Add my vote for Chip McCormic Shooting Star magazines -- I've been using them for years, and they're perfectly reliable.

glock29 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2004, 04:16:51 AM »

Wilson Combat, ALL THE WAY !!!!!
Expensive, but worth every penny.
Many 1911's have feeding problems solved by using this simple change to a Wilson mag.
The only mags that I have had consistent problems with (all 3 I have bought) have been Kimber mags.

Savage · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2004, 01:24:50 PM »

Mecgar makes the 7rd mags for Kimber. I have used the 8rd Mecgars in the past with good success.
Savage