These Are The 1911 Mag Qualities I Want

Joshua M. Smith · 03-28-2008, 04:52 PM

Gents, a question if I may:

I plan to order a couple Wilson #47 7 rounders for carry. I only carry 7 in the #47D I have, the 8th being in the pipe, since it doesn't like to feed from the magazine when it's full. It will, but it nosedives on the frame ramp a bit too much. I know they're supposed to do this a little, but it's just too much on the first round.

The other mags that function perfectly in this pistol are McCormick Shooting Star mags with the stock springs and followers pulled, and replaced with GI springs and dimpled followers. This takes the capacity down to 7 rounds, but they are very sure functioning. They would not lock the slide back with the stock follower - it tipped.

So, besides the Wilson #47, what I would like in a magazine are these qualities:

7 rounds

military dimpled follower

welded or otherwise fixed base

screw on base pad

black finish

wadcutter feed lip profile

Does anyone know where I might find such a beast?

Thanks,

Josh <><

evilblackrifle · 03-28-2008, 06:51 PM

I really like Colt brand 7 round mags. Although, I'm not sure what wadcutter feed lips are.

Big Dog · 03-29-2008, 06:38 PM

It doesn't meet all your specs, but I am very partial to MecGar magazines - as good as McCormick's and Wilson's for half the price.

Cyrano · 03-29-2008, 08:41 PM

If you have a gun shop that does a lot of business in milsurp firearms, you might try checking there. The government just released a whole pile of GI milspec magazines that appear never to have been issued and they aren't going for much, at least not around here. I got mine 3 for $20. Worth checking on.

03-28-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 522	These Are The 1911 Mag Qualities I Want - Can You Help? Gents, a question if I may: I plan to order a couple Wilson #47 7 rounders for carry. I only carry 7 in the #47D I have, the 8th being in the pipe, since it doesn't like to feed from the magazine when it's full. It will, but it nosedives on the frame ramp a bit too much. I know they're supposed to do this a little, but it's just too much on the first round. The other mags that function perfectly in this pistol are McCormick Shooting Star mags with the stock springs and followers pulled, and replaced with GI springs and dimpled followers. This takes the capacity down to 7 rounds, but they are very sure functioning. They would not lock the slide back with the stock follower - it tipped. So, besides the Wilson #47, what I would like in a magazine are these qualities: 7 rounds military dimpled follower welded or otherwise fixed base screw on base pad black finish wadcutter feed lip profile Does anyone know where I might find such a beast? Thanks, Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

03-28-2008, 06:51 PM	#2
evilblackrifle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 194	I really like Colt brand 7 round mags. Although, I'm not sure what wadcutter feed lips are. __________________ The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.

03-29-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,912	It doesn't meet all your specs, but I am very partial to MecGar magazines - as good as McCormick's and Wilson's for half the price. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

03-29-2008, 08:41 PM	#4
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,921	If you have a gun shop that does a lot of business in milsurp firearms, you might try checking there. The government just released a whole pile of GI milspec magazines that appear never to have been issued and they aren't going for much, at least not around here. I got mine 3 for $20. Worth checking on.