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Does anyone know of a source for extra mags for a Colt Ace? Originals seem to be expensive! Has anyone used Metalform mags? Do they work reliably? Hold the slide open on the last round? Thanks for any info.
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If you have an original Colt Ace or conversion unit you need to use original Colt mags for
reliable feeding and for "hold open" on the last round.They do cost more but were meant for use in that pistol. You
can find originals on Gunbroker.I don't know what metalforms cost but you can try
them and if they work for you,it's all ok. I have just used the Colt's because I
have seen them work since about 1970 thru thousands of rounds with no problems.Pete
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GM is correct - no substitute for the factory Ace mags, and I was going to follow suit and post a pic of my Ace, but Imageshackwouldn't open for me.The way some gunshop clerks spout off, you'd think that they invented gunpowder and the repeating rifle, and sat on the Supreme Court as well.
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Gunbroker auctions for them run $55-100. I would love to pick up a couple for my Ace, but that's too rich for me.
BTW, GM4spd --> is your Ace a stainless model originally, or is it refinished? I had mine re-done in a satin nickel finish back in the 1980s. Looks great, but I'm sure it causes a hit on the resale value. Doesn't matter, though, since I don't plan on selling the gun anytime soon.My friends and family disavow all knowledge of my existence, let alone my opinions.Comment
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I wouldn't worry about resale of yours-- if the refinish is good, ANY Colt and especially an ACE holds their value much better then all
the other 1911 copies.
No refinish HERE--ORIGINAL Colt Electroless Nickel from 1981(with factory box and papers from Colt Custom Shop dated 09-09-81)---only 200
made! Pete
Last edited by GM4spd; 08-19-2009, 7:35 PM.Comment
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GM that is a beauty! Come on B Strong show us a picture! I've seen the mags for sale on Gunbroker, reserve not met, buy now for only $125-$175! Ouch! It would be nice to have 5-10 mags, but at those prices, Im better off shoting 45 ACP!Comment
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GM4spd you sure have good taste! I should have picked up that Ace! It just feels right to load a full box (100 rounds) then have some fun (I thought Sig mags were expensive). I wonder what other goodies you have in the safe!Comment
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If you think original ace mags are expensive, try looking up the price for the pre-war ones with 2 tone coloring!Comment
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1982 Custom Shop Ace, electroless nickel, sorry for the crappy cell phone pic:
The way some gunshop clerks spout off, you'd think that they invented gunpowder and the repeating rifle, and sat on the Supreme Court as well.
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"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it."
- Jeff Cooper
Check my current auctions on Gunbroker - user name bigbasscat - see what left California before Roberti-RoosComment
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What about the the Argentinian colt clone. They made a very similar gun.FOR SALE: XD45, 24/47 Yugo Mauser, AK RPD AES-10bComment
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Over the years I have tried all sorts of mags for my Colt Ace conversion and none have worked as well as my old Colt Ace mags which say Colt on the bottom. I recently picked up a couple of original Ace mags on Calguns but they do not work as well as the one which came with my conversion unit.
I heard that metalform mags work well but haven't tried them myself because I only really need 2 mags. If you are in the market I would try one metalform mag....then let us know what you think.Comment
I can see a couple spares
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