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I recently purchased some Wilson 8rnd mags for my 1911. Is it normal to have to push the release button in order for the mag to fully engage? My stock mags snap right in with no problem. But when I try putting the Wilson in it wont allow me to just push them up all the way without pushing the mag release button.
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Just slam it in there "HARD" don't baby it! -
With the Wilson magazines I always had to use some force to seat it properly. No use in being delicate, they are high quality magazines.Comment
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I never experienced that particular issue, but I agree with the two previous posters. Those are very good magazines, and will survive it. What kind of 1911 do you have, out of curiosity?Comment
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Ditto, with my Baer TRS I need to slam the Wilson in.
Give that sucker a solid push with the base of your hand as you insert the mag. No need to push in the mag release to ease it in.sigpicComment
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When my 47d's were new, it was tough to seat the fully loaded mag with the slide "closed". After a few cycles it's not an issue anymore and the mag seats easily/solidly.
I've run these in several sigs and a trp with no problems.Comment
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Are they 47D's or ETM's? The ETM was designed to improve upon some of the shortcomings of the 47D.
I personally prefer Tripp Research and CMC mags."You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
"What we get away with isn't usually the same as what's good for us"
"An extended slide stop is the second most useless part you can put on a 1911"
"While Ruger DA revolvers may be built like a tank, they have the aesthetics of one also,
although I suppose there are a few tanks which I owe an apology to for that remark"Comment
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I never liked the plastic followers of the Wilson mags. I have had great performance out of chip McCormick 8rnd soothing star mags ....Comment
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I've got a bunch of mags from various makers but I have a number of Wilson 47d's that have been floating around for many thousands of rounds. They really hold up and work well. Never had an issue with them.Comment
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The mags are 47dNRA Lifetime memberComment
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When you encounter full magazine insertion problems, it's a good idea to verify that you aren't getting contact between the top round and the bottom of the ejector. If you are, you are setting yourself up for ejector failure if you don't modify the ejector for clearance. Simply remove the slide assembly and insert a loaded magazine and look for contact between the bottom of the ejector and the loaded rounds, or in some cases the feed lips of the magazine.
The 47d has a few weaknesses corrected in the later designs like the ETM and some of the competitors magazines including a magazine tube a bit too short for an 8 round magazine which causes premature wear on the magazine spring and a greater chance of feed lip spreading.
For it's day the 47d was a great magazine but there are better choices now if you're willing to spend a few more dollars.
If you're interested in reading about some of the differences in 1911 magazines Hilton Yam of 10-8 Performances offers good insight: http://www.10-8performance.com/pages...Magazines.htmlLast edited by redcliff; 01-20-2013, 4:42 AM."You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
"What we get away with isn't usually the same as what's good for us"
"An extended slide stop is the second most useless part you can put on a 1911"
"While Ruger DA revolvers may be built like a tank, they have the aesthetics of one also,
although I suppose there are a few tanks which I owe an apology to for that remark"Comment
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Wilson mags are the 1911 gold standard.
ACT mags and Mecgar a close scond
I'm not a big fan of the CMC mags. They work ok but have the sloppy followers like the standard GI mags.Comment
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