1911 Mags

[fritztkatt]

I personally use mec-gar 8rd. They haven't failed me at all. Oem for para-ord, and those were good so I got more. I have a ss chip mag which works flawlessly as well, but for the price, I like the mec-gar more. I've ran ball and jhp through them just fine.

[grim1U]

The ones I have for my SA Milspec are worn out, which ones are the best replacement mags?

If I was going to spend money, I like the Wilson Combat 47D mags, but there are many hi-quality mags on the market now-a-days.

But, I never had one problem with Springfield Factory mags, or my Colt mags for that matter.

[Tack4251]

My problem isn't the springs, they feed well. It's just that the top of the magazine is starting to bow out and rub against the inside of my trigger linkage.

You might want to call SA customer service. They may warranty them for you. I had the same problem with some mags and they were swapped out for free. Just a thought and it may save you some $$$. If not get the WC ETM's with the flat wire upgrades they are all I shoot now.

[Rhyyke]

I have been running Wilson 47D's almost exclusively. My oldest Wilson mags are around 8 years old and have probably seen 10k rounds apiece over their lifespan, one of them I think is starting to have FTF on the last round but I haven't confirmed it in a second gun yet.

[jrpowell3]

Why not just replace the springs and call it a day? But, if I was going to spend money, I like the Wilson Combat 47D mags, but there are many hi-quality mags on the market now-a-days.

But, I never had one problem with Springfield Factory mags, or my Colt mags for that matter.

It ain't the springs, it's the top of the magazine body bowing out and rubbing on the inside of my trigger linkage.

[grim1U]

It ain't the springs, it's the top of the magazine body bowing out and rubbing on the inside of my trigger linkage.

Yeah, I saw the post to late and edited...But like someone said, call SA, they will probably replace. Great Customer service.

[82lightfighter]

Tripp Cobra>Wilson ETM.
Love the fact that Wilson will replace/repair a mag for just about any legitimate reason (and I've got my share of 8rd ETM and 8rd 47D), but my Tripp 8rd Cobras are hands down my favorite and most reliable (0 magazine related malfunctions) mags that I currently use.
The 5 ACT (Italian made?) 8rd mags that came with my S&W Gunsite 1911PD are still running just fine as well.

[jrpowell3]

I'll probably do that and talk to SA Customer Service.

[asphaltcowboychip]

Springfield has three different types of mags, the stainless with the plastic bottom are the most expensive.

[nedro]

Or just contact and purchase through Springfield

Screw Springfield! They won't sell you any action parts. I wish I knew that when I bought my XDS. The best mags for my 1911 have been Wilson Combat Elite Tactical 500. Buy them once and take Care of them. They will last a lifetime.

[AeroEngi]

At first I purchased the Wilson 47D mags for my TRP because everyone recommended them. I ran them and my gun didn't seem to like them very much. After doing further research, I found out that the springs in the 47D are too weak and the follower has a tendency to induce inertia feeds on the last round, that's why most 1911 mags have that little dimple on the follower. I now exclusively use the stock SA Metalform 7-rounders and the Checkmate 8-round "extended" mags. Both of these mags have the dimple on the follower and have proven to be the most reliable in my gun. However, YMMV.

[L84CABO]

Tripp or Wilson ETM (47D's are good too but I like the ETM's better)

Buy a single mag and make sure it runs well. Then buy more. There are others too but these usually come up as the top two whenever this question gets asked...which is a lot.

Oh, and Wilson also makes an ETM with a very strong flat wire spring. Supposed to be great for running +P loads and/or for great longevity. Buy once cry once and all that.

[Ronin2]

Chip McCormick's "shooting star" 8 round mags with metal followers.

[QXSOUP]

Checkmate with the hybrid follower are all that I use. They have been 100%.

http://www.topgunsupply.com/check-mate-45acp-8rd-ss-hybrid-full-size-1911-magazine-1731.html

[Rhyyke]

I believe Checkmates are what came with my DW Specialist, seem like pretty nice mags from what I can tell so far.