What 1911, .45 ACP magazines to buy?

[rebs]

I use the standard Colt 7 round mags with no problems

 

[Robk]

My Springlield hated the original maga and the extra McCormick shooing stars I purchased as extras. Bought Tripp CObra mags and replaced the other mag springs with Tripp Research parts and it all works. Mine you, the springs on the Springlield mag and Shooting Star were far from broken in, never mind worn.

Some 1911 like or dislike a certian magazine, no particluar reason, just happens.

SO...

+1 Tripp Cobra Mags

 

[TBT]

Kimpro Tac-Mag.

Awesome quality at a great price. I think I paid $16 a piece a couple years ago when I bought a dozen. Couldn't be happier.

 

[car]

I have had good results with Checkmate, Metalform, USGI and Wilson-Rogers #47.

 

[KyJim]

Kimpro Tac-Mag.

These are also made by Checkmate.

 

[ranchito457]

wilson combat.....

 

[Spats McGee]

Brownell's is also making its own mags now, or at least marketing them under its name. I haven't tried them, but I'm sorely tempted to: http://www.brownells.com/magazines/handgun-magazines/magazines/1911-auto-magazines-prod55103.aspx

 

[model18]

Wilson Combat 47D

 

[dakota1911]

You do have to clean, inspect, and lube the mags also. I know. It comes with owning any pistol. You clean lube and inspect the cylinder of any revolver you own right?

 

[KyJim]

Those look like they are Metalform mags with the extra Xlan coating, whatever that is. Metalform used to make the Ed Brown mags. Here's the Megalform mags for comparison purposes: http://www.brownells.com/magazines/handgun-magazines/magazines/1911-auto-magazines-prod9210.aspx

 

[Brian48]

Never had any major issues with Checkmates, but I've noticed that the recent lot seem to have feed lips that are overly wide. Chip McCormick Power Mags are my current favorite right now.

 

[curmudgeon1]

I have a couple of these: shiny, smooth operating, with a very stable follower.

W. C. Wolff Company is pleased to offer our 8 round magazine for 1911 & Commander series pistols. These magazines are custom made for us and have a Wolff extra power magazine spring installed assuring reliable feeding for all types of shooting. Wolff 8 round magazines are available in a durable black finish only and incorporate a button-type locking basepad. With the Wolff logo on the side, you know that you have a genuine Wolff magazine and genuine Wolff performance.