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billt

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1911 Magazines ???
« on: April 27, 2010, 12:56:23 PM »
While I'm not a big 1911 guy, I do own 2 with this new Kimber Stainless II that I bought a few weeks back. I'm seeing a really big difference in magazine prices. Standard GI type mags can be had very inexpensively, while the top of the line models from Wilson Combat and Chip McCormick can run close to $40.00 a pop. Is there all that much difference from a function standpoint? I'm seeing 10 rounders avaliable as well. It would seem a good advantage to have the extra 2 rounds. What do you guys buy as far as 1911 magazines?  Bill T.
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010, 01:01:18 PM »
Quote from: billt on April 27, 2010, 12:56:23 PM
What do you guys buy as far as 1911 magazines?  Bill T.

I dont buy any of them...... they wont fit in any of my Glocks  :P
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2010, 01:05:26 PM »
If all you are doing is casual plinking and such, use the cheap GI mags. I keep a supply on hand for casual shooting. For SD, I only use Wilson mags. I've been using the standard Wilson Combat 8-rounders (around $30 now?) for 20 years and never had an issue (knock wood). I bought a couple of McCormick 10-rounders and they have never worked if loaded over 8 rounds.
1911 mags can be finicky around the feed lip area and that is usually where the trouble stems from.

My personal opinion: Wilson's are the best for the money.......but that's just my opinion.   :D
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2010, 01:09:07 PM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on April 27, 2010, 01:05:26 PM
If all you are doing is casual plinking and such, use the cheap GI mags. I keep a supply on hand for casual shooting. For SD, I only use Wilson mags. I've been using the standard Wilson Combat 8-rounders (around $30 now?) for 20 years and never had an issue (knock wood). I bought a couple of McCormick 10-rounders and they have never worked if loaded over 8 rounds.
1911 mags can be finicky around the feed lip area and that is usually where the trouble stems from.

My personal opinion: Wilson's are the best for the money.......but that's just my opinion.   :D

Same, Same.

Wilson for serious stuff, GI for casual practice.
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2010, 01:36:56 PM »
I've bought Chip McCormack shooting stars, Kimber, And once snagged a Wilson 8 rounder for $10. ;D
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2010, 02:49:09 PM »
i like the kimber line of 1911 mags and ive discovered chip mc cormick mags and so far they've been very good,i like them a lot.
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2010, 03:48:53 PM »
I'm using Chip McCormack 10 rounders and have never had a problem.
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2010, 03:51:05 PM »
Wilson are $30-40 bucks at retail shops around here.  :-\  Primarily what i stick with.

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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2010, 03:54:03 PM »
I have a Wilson Combat on the way, I'll let you know how it works. I use the factory Colt mags in my Commander & they work flawlessly.
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Re: 1911 Magazines ???
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2010, 04:44:39 PM »
I've had good luck with Act-mag, Kimber, KimPro, and whoever Para uses.  The only mag I have had a problem with has been Shooting Star.
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