1911 Magazines
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I found Wilson mags to work best with Wilson HardCore slide stops.
I've had Wilson mags in mud and crap several times and haven't had a problem with function in 1911s. I'm more concerned with overall cartridge and case length than anything with my 1911s.
This being said, take note that magazines are the heart of any 1911. Always buy the best magazines.
I've had Wilson mags in mud and crap several times and haven't had a problem with function in 1911s. I'm more concerned with overall cartridge and case length than anything with my 1911s.
This being said, take note that magazines are the heart of any 1911. Always buy the best magazines.
+1. I'm using Tripp 10-round CobraMags in my 9mm STI Ranger II and they work flawlessly. Like all Tripp mags, they are top notch.
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! have 14 Stock Norinco Magazines, No other brands, I shoot 196 rds per week, my pistol built by Gunner now has over 6000 rds through it no stoppages, I load up all 14 mags before going to range, At the range I shoot them all,Then reload all 14 and shoot them off again, I have never had a problem with Norinco Mags, So where do you all get the Idea, They are no Good??? Your Pistols springs, Your Grip when holding pistol, Lack of lube,Or your pistol is dirty. Or the worst one, A Extractor not fitted properly to pistol. These Are most likely the the problems not your Mags.
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I use MecGar 7 rounder's in my Norc and my Colt they work great
only 25.00 at Marstar
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Hi DM,
I'm glad you are having good luck with your Norinco mags. And with that many, I'm sure they will serve you well. I'm certainly not looking to start a battle over mag preferences, but I'd just like to offer a counterpoint to your post.
To start, 6000 rounds divided by 14 mags works out to about 428 .6 rounds through each mag. That is not really enough shooting to fully break the mag in, let alone start to see some of the wear and tear issues that can crop up with cheaper mags. I would be interested in hearing you report back once each mag has 2 or 3 thousand rounds through it. Who knows, some of us may be very surprised at what we hear...
1911's, more so than other handguns, rely on the magazines as in integral part of the feeding system of the gun. The design of the mag lips, the durability and consistency of the mag spring and the design and materials used for the follower are all critically important in ensuring reliable and consistent feeding in a 1911.
The magazine controls both the feed timing and release timing which are critical to the smooth operation of a 1911. If either of these timings goes even a bit sideways (due to worn or weak mag springs, worn or faulty follower or damaged or poorly designed feed lips, just to name a few examples) you will have feed issues and stoppages with your 1911. None of which, I should point out, can be fixed by cleaning or lubing your gun.
That is why the companies that make the more expensive mags tend to go out of their way to utilize higher quality springs, stronger bodies and feed lips, and often uniquely designed followers to try and ensure consistency between the first round you ever feed through the mag and the thousandth round... Keeping in mind that no matter how good the mag is, eventually springs and followers need to be replaced. With more expensive mags, those intervals will be longer then they will be with less expensive mags.
Your choice in mags may also be influenced by how you shoot. Standing at the firing line shooting mag after mag while carefully handling your equipment is much different than shooting in "run n' gun" games such as IPSC or IDPA. mags get banged around, dropped on concrete floors, dropped in mud and filled with dirt and crud during the intense action of participating in gun games. This unavoidable abuse necessitates the use of better built gear, especially 1911 mags, that can take the punishment match after match, practice after practice, and still perform.
So while you may be absolutely thrilled with the performance of your 14 Norc mags (and I think it's great if you are happy with them!), It is important to realize that, in a 1911, good mags are every bit as important as a properly tuned extractor and a good recoil spring. I don't think that Norinco mags are "bad" as such. There are just better ones to choose form that, experience has shown me, will give me less headaches in the long run.
But of course, YMMV.
Cheers!
Hi DM,
I'm glad you are having good luck with your Norinco mags. And with that many, I'm sure they will serve you well. I'm certainly not looking to start a battle over mag preferences, but I'd just like to offer a counterpoint to your post.
To start, 6000 rounds divided by 14 mags works out to about 428 .6 rounds through each mag. That is not really enough shooting to fully break the mag in, let alone start to see some of the wear and tear issues that can crop up with cheaper mags. I would be interested in hearing you report back once each mag has 2 or 3 thousand rounds through it. Who knows, some of us may be very surprised at what we hear...
1911's, more so than other handguns, rely on the magazines as in integral part of the feeding system of the gun. The design of the mag lips, the durability and consistency of the mag spring and the design and materials used for the follower are all critically important in ensuring reliable and consistent feeding in a 1911.
The magazine controls both the feed timing and release timing which are critical to the smooth operation of a 1911. If either of these timings goes even a bit sideways (due to worn or weak mag springs, worn or faulty follower or damaged or poorly designed feed lips, just to name a few examples) you will have feed issues and stoppages with your 1911. None of which, I should point out, can be fixed by cleaning or lubing your gun.
That is why the companies that make the more expensive mags tend to go out of their way to utilize higher quality springs, stronger bodies and feed lips, and often uniquely designed followers to try and ensure consistency between the first round you ever feed through the mag and the thousandth round... Keeping in mind that no matter how good the mag is, eventually springs and followers need to be replaced. With more expensive mags, those intervals will be longer then they will be with less expensive mags.
Your choice in mags may also be influenced by how you shoot. Standing at the firing line shooting mag after mag while carefully handling your equipment is much different than shooting in "run n' gun" games such as IPSC or IDPA. mags get banged around, dropped on concrete floors, dropped in mud and filled with dirt and crud during the intense action of participating in gun games. This unavoidable abuse necessitates the use of better built gear, especially 1911 mags, that can take the punishment match after match, practice after practice, and still perform.
So while you may be absolutely thrilled with the performance of your 14 Norc mags (and I think it's great if you are happy with them!), It is important to realize that, in a 1911, good mags are every bit as important as a properly tuned extractor and a good recoil spring. I don't think that Norinco mags are "bad" as such. There are just better ones to choose form that, experience has shown me, will give me less headaches in the long run.
But of course, YMMV.
Cheers!
Well said! but now we don't get to argue over entry level vs high end equipment.
I've had the shooting star mags for a while in both 9 and 45... they work great as long as they are clean.. they don't perform well after hitting the dirt... Mind you I'm sure that holds true for most mags..
You need to test 4 things when looking at 1911 mags;
- Things to look for in my opinion..
- the spring is tight
- the follower has a little room to move side to side but not too much 1/32 on each side is about right.
- the lips are solid.. there are a couple a manufactures that allow the metal to get really thin when forming the lips... loose lips sink ships applies here too..
- The welds are clean (I've seen a number a norinco mags that the welds a poor and there is still slag on the mags.. this can bind up...
You need to test 4 things when looking at 1911 mags;
- they drop free full (they don't bulge)
- they drop free empty they aren't deformed
- that the spring and follower are positioned and strong enough to lock the slide back on last round (or empty).. If you want this feature..
- and last that a full mag seats with the slide closed... Very usful in tactical reloads
My pistol was tuned by gunnar too, the 2 stock norinco mags often fail to feed the last round. Now after several hundred rounds, one of the mags gets jammed in the gun and causes the slide to slam shut when removed..... My new dlask mags are much nicer and can be disassembled completely for easier cleaning.
Also since it was tuned by gunnar, the springs and extractor should be flawless, I also clean/lube the 1911 after every range trip.....
Unfortunately no. You have to order Tripp mags direct from Tripp Research. But don't worry, they are very good about shipping to Canada.
www.trippresearch.com
