what 1911-magazines to get?

[Kampfhamster]

Did have some issues with USGI 7 rd magazines for my Colt 70 Series pistol.

First I got a magazine that didn't fit into my 1911 (or any other 1911 for that matter), because it was too wide.
And now I had a magazine (also USGI, bought brand new about a year ago) crap out on me on a course.

After a day of shooting (only put around 100 rds through it that day, since I was the assistant instructor) during cleaning and function check I noticed that the slide would lock open after the last round.

Because it's been a long day and I was tired and there were other things to worry about I marked the magazine for further inspection.

Took it to the range this week and it really wouldn't work anymore. When I insert the full magazine, the pistol doesn't chamber a round, but the first round holds the slide open. Kind of weird.

Anyway, what kind of 1911-magazines work reliably? I have a Mec-Gar-magazine, that seems to work just fine.
Other options?

 

[StoneHorse]

Tripp Research.
Wilson Combat.

 

[Woodeneye]

I have had no problem with the 8 rnd 1911 mags Dlask Ind sells for $20.00.

 

[jackrabbit000]

Wilson Combat 47D 8 rd mags from Brownells.

 

[9x19p]

I had 4 of the 8 round Dlask mags. They all ran perfectly.

 

[misanthropist]

The Dlask mags are ACTs...they run ok but they're a bit fragile. Typically they crack at the rear where the feed lip meets the tube. I have some that I use casually.

Wilson ETMs in black are on sale at Brownells right now for $90/3pack. They're usually over a hundred, so if you want them, they're currently exportable and usually aren't.

I guess they're backordered at the moment...sorry, that's partly my fault. But you might get to raincheck the price.

 

[subneural]

Tripp Research. Under $40 a piece when ordered directly from the manufacturer, not counting shipping. They also pop up on the EE from time time. I run Tripps exclusively in my STI and Sig 1911, very reliable.

 

[Kampfhamster]

thanks for the advice so far.

@misanthropist: fragile is a bad thing. They wouldn't live very long with me then. But thanks anyway.

@subneural: the EE doesn't really help me, I live in Switzerland

 

[twig_40]

Wilson Combat 47D 8 rd mags from Brownells.

These ones, I have them they are awesome!!

 

[prevost12]

Wilson combat or Springfield

 

[TACTICAL111]

what kind of 1911-magazines work reliably?

I've found the Chip McCormick power mags to be fantastic.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Chip McCormick have never let me down,,, and they hold 10....

 

[AlbertaGunslinger]

Best for the price? ACT mags.

Best when price is no object? Wilson Combat 8 rounders

And of course chip mccorimicks have the advantage of 10 rounds

 

[Heddok]

Chip McCormick 8 rd black powermags for me. Cheap from Brownells and 100% reliable in all 3 of my Colts.

Read this article, Hilton Yam knows reliability

http://www.10-8performance.com/pages/1911-Magazines.html

 

[saskcop]

Hard to beat Wilsons or Chips. I have been having good luck with a couple ACT's that I have been putting through the paces.

 

[Tragedy]

All I run are 7rd mags. I've tried mecgar, usgi, wolff, ... Any of them can be had for around $20. They all function 100%, the usgi seems to be made the cheapest, the Wolff wasn't much more than the usgi and seems like the same thing as a mecgar.

Surprised no one has mentioned kimber pro tacs ... I thought they were up there with Wilson and chip?

 

[misanthropist]

I have never used their mags, but I would be surprised if Kimber anything was up there with Springfield, let alone WC or CMC.

 

[shatthatkilledelvis]

Mec-gar

 

[Dench]

Norinco











kidding, get chip

 

[tgt40]

Tripp.