Magazine preference - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 11-29-2007, 12:05 PM

I would be curious about the consensus among 1911 shooters here as to magazines. I guess this question really breaks down into two questions:

First, what brand do you guys feel is most reliable . . .

And second, do you prefer the traditional 7-round mags, or the 8-rounders that seem to be more common these days even though they extend below the pistol butt instead of fitting flush.

I currently use 8-round Chip McCormicks, and 8-round Wilson Combats in both my 1911 Colts. What say you?

s+w1911 · 11-29-2007, 12:20 PM

I use 8 round kimbers for carry, and they do not extend at all.

I also have wilson combat, they are fantastic but do extend in 8rd capacity.

I have some 10 round wilsons, and occasonally they feed improperly, so I only use them at the range.

inplanotx · 11-29-2007, 12:40 PM

I use the Wilson 8 round low profile magazines in my full size and commander guns. They do not extend below the grip frame. If you get the mags with the base pad, then they do.

IPT

Pistolenschutze · 11-29-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by inplanotx

I use the Wilson 8 round low profile magazines in my full size and commander guns. They do not extend below the grip frame. If you get the mags with the base pad, then they do.

IPT

I'll keep that in mind next time I order some, IPT. Thanks! I must admit, the extended magazines look tacky to me, but I do like to have that extra round. What do you think of the non-metal followers on the Wilsons? I've always been a bit partial to the McCormicks simply because the follower is steel instead of polymer, though I've never had any trouble with either brand.

inplanotx · 11-29-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

I'll keep that in mind next time I order some, IPT. Thanks! I must admit, the extended magazines look tacky to me, but I do like to have that extra round. What do you think of the non-metal followers on the Wilsons? I've always been a bit partial to the McCormicks simply because the follower is steel instead of polymer, though I've never had any trouble with either brand.

Never let the polymer bother me as it just pushes up the next round. If they ever wear out, which I highly doubt, I am sure Wilson would stand behind it and give you a replacement. I do have several Wilson mags that have the butt pad on them because my comp guns do have mag wells and the extra seating power of the pad is an absolute must in a competition.

My carry gun, a commander, does not have a mag well and never will. I just beveled the frame and it works fine.

IPT

Marlin · 11-29-2007, 02:45 PM

I use only Wilson Combat mags in my 1911. They have never given any trouble, as others have.

Shooter45 · 11-29-2007, 03:41 PM

I use Wilson Combat in all my 1911's. But when shooting semi wadcutter rounds, Metalform is the only way to go.

AngelDeville · 11-29-2007, 04:48 PM

Chip McCormicks for me..... 8 rounders, they don't extend beyond the bottom of the grip.

I also LOVE stock 7/6 rounds Colt factory mags WITH a Chip McCormick follower and spring. The follower and spring extent the factory mag by ONE round. so my OM holds 7, and my full size holds 8.

I have some Wilson mags but they aren't my favorites.....

pickenup · 11-29-2007, 10:39 PM

Chip McCormick 8 rd. with plastic base pad here.

8 rd. because at some of the places I shoot, they set up many of the shooting positions with an 8 round array. Having only 7 rounds, doing a static reload (for only 1 round, then only having 6 in the mag for the next position) would be a HUGH disadvantage.

Plastic base pads, because like inplanotx said, I want that extra seating power when changing mags. And because I have bent metal mags, when dropping them on the ground/cement while reloading.

While I don't have any, and know a LOT of people that use them, I have heard nothing but good about Wilson mags.

TTUshooter · 11-29-2007, 11:11 PM

I am partial to the wilson combat mags as well. Although the mags that came with my Taurus seem to be pretty reliable too.

Crpdeth · 11-30-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Wilson Combats in both my 1911 Colts. What say you?

I didn't know there were other pistol mags in the world...

Crpdeth

Chuck B · 11-30-2007, 02:36 AM

I only use Wilson 7 & 8 rounders in my 1911.

cb

berto64 · 11-30-2007, 03:22 AM

Wilsons for me, 8 rounders.

They are even good in my old US&S. Smoooooooth.

Bruce FLinch · 11-30-2007, 11:55 PM

Factory for both of the Para's. 16+2 base pad in the .40 & 10 round in .45.
The 40's stick out about 1". the stock 16 round fit flush. The .45's fit flush. Both are doublestack type. I bought 5 Meggars for the .45. Only 2 worked right. Returned 1. The other 2 feed ok, but won't make the gun go to slidelock.

Luv44mag · 01-01-2008, 06:32 PM

In 1911s The best mags I have found are Cobra mags from Tripp industries (STI) I use the 8 rounders. 2nd best are Wilson 8 round

Sooner44 · 01-02-2008, 09:28 PM

I've had the best luck with Factory Colt / Springfield 7 round mags. I own several Wilson's that work well also. The only mag's I have had problems with were the Chip McCormick which fed well, but failed to lock the slide back on occasion.

s+w1911 · 01-03-2008, 10:42 AM

Has anyone ever tried to modify a Pez dispenser?

They appear to be capable of making a great tac. mag???

demented · 01-08-2008, 12:05 AM

So far, Wilson seven rounders and nothing else for me. I did buy two of the new model Wilson eights that are touted to be the best 1911 mag ever made, I'll see when I get my reloading done. I've got 1500 200gr. lead semi's I'm gonna run through them to see.

11-29-2007, 12:05 PM	#1
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Magazine preference I would be curious about the consensus among 1911 shooters here as to magazines. I guess this question really breaks down into two questions: First, what brand do you guys feel is most reliable . . . And second, do you prefer the traditional 7-round mags, or the 8-rounders that seem to be more common these days even though they extend below the pistol butt instead of fitting flush. I currently use 8-round Chip McCormicks, and 8-round Wilson Combats in both my 1911 Colts. What say you? __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter) -->

11-29-2007, 12:20 PM	#2
s+w1911 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NH Posts: 86	Re: Magazine preference I use 8 round kimbers for carry, and they do not extend at all. I also have wilson combat, they are fantastic but do extend in 8rd capacity. I have some 10 round wilsons, and occasonally they feed improperly, so I only use them at the range.

11-29-2007, 12:40 PM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Magazine preference I use the Wilson 8 round low profile magazines in my full size and commander guns. They do not extend below the grip frame. If you get the mags with the base pad, then they do. IPT __________________

11-29-2007, 02:45 PM	#6
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Magazine preference I use only Wilson Combat mags in my 1911. They have never given any trouble, as others have. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

11-29-2007, 03:41 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Magazine preference I use Wilson Combat in all my 1911's. But when shooting semi wadcutter rounds, Metalform is the only way to go.

11-29-2007, 04:48 PM	#8
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: Magazine preference Chip McCormicks for me..... 8 rounders, they don't extend beyond the bottom of the grip. I also LOVE stock 7/6 rounds Colt factory mags WITH a Chip McCormick follower and spring. The follower and spring extent the factory mag by ONE round. so my OM holds 7, and my full size holds 8. I have some Wilson mags but they aren't my favorites.....

11-29-2007, 10:39 PM	#9
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Magazine preference Chip McCormick 8 rd. with plastic base pad here. 8 rd. because at some of the places I shoot, they set up many of the shooting positions with an 8 round array. Having only 7 rounds, doing a static reload (for only 1 round, then only having 6 in the mag for the next position) would be a HUGH disadvantage. Plastic base pads, because like inplanotx said, I want that extra seating power when changing mags. And because I have bent metal mags, when dropping them on the ground/cement while reloading. While I don't have any, and know a LOT of people that use them, I have heard nothing but good about Wilson mags. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

11-29-2007, 11:11 PM	#10
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	Re: Magazine preference I am partial to the wilson combat mags as well. Although the mags that came with my Taurus seem to be pretty reliable too. __________________ Guns cause crime like cameras cause porn!

11-30-2007, 02:36 AM	#12
Chuck B V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 67	Re: Magazine preference I only use Wilson 7 & 8 rounders in my 1911. cb

11-30-2007, 03:22 AM	#13
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: Magazine preference Wilsons for me, 8 rounders. They are even good in my old US&S. Smoooooooth. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

11-30-2007, 11:55 PM	#14
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Magazine preference Factory for both of the Para's. 16+2 base pad in the .40 & 10 round in .45. The 40's stick out about 1". the stock 16 round fit flush. The .45's fit flush. Both are doublestack type. I bought 5 Meggars for the .45. Only 2 worked right. Returned 1. The other 2 feed ok, but won't make the gun go to slidelock. __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

01-01-2008, 06:32 PM	#15
Luv44mag Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Magazine preference In 1911s The best mags I have found are Cobra mags from Tripp industries (STI) I use the 8 rounders. 2nd best are Wilson 8 round __________________ *If I lived in a free state... I could but guns like you* A Gun may be a finely crafted tool... but a locked gun is only a boat anchor...

01-02-2008, 09:28 PM	#16
Sooner44 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Magazine preference I've had the best luck with Factory Colt / Springfield 7 round mags. I own several Wilson's that work well also. The only mag's I have had problems with were the Chip McCormick which fed well, but failed to lock the slide back on occasion.

01-03-2008, 10:42 AM	#17
s+w1911 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NH Posts: 86	Re: Magazine preference Has anyone ever tried to modify a Pez dispenser? They appear to be capable of making a great tac. mag???

01-08-2008, 12:05 AM	#18
demented Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13	Re: Magazine preference So far, Wilson seven rounders and nothing else for me. I did buy two of the new model Wilson eights that are touted to be the best 1911 mag ever made, I'll see when I get my reloading done. I've got 1500 200gr. lead semi's I'm gonna run through them to see.