the only "store bought" 8 rd. 1911 mags I have (Ed Brown) work fine. most of my other assorted brand 1911 mags have been converted to 8 rd. and they also shoot fine. I have found that if a mag is bad (for whatever mystical reason they go bad) it doesn't matter whether it has a 7 or 8 rd follower, something else is the problem.
Aftermarket 8rd 1911 Magazines: Serious Use or Gamer Gear???
The reason I present the above title and question is that: First off to my recollection I've never bought a 1911 type pistol that came with a 8rd magazine from the factory. And yes I know they exist.
Secondly every single aftermarket 8rd magazine I've tried has never been reliable with defensive ammunition.
For the record: Wilson #47, Chip McCormick/shooting Star magazines and 7 to 8rd conversion kits and now these by Metalform.
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When I got them I could pretty well deduce that they'd be problematic. Just by the flat no dimple follower.
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IMHO these might be okay for gun games running FMJ RN, cast RN or SWC maybe or maybe not.
But not XTP 230gr JHP out of my pistol, at least not 8rds.
I might try a Springfield Armory Inc. branded 8rd one and see what happens.
Secondly every single aftermarket 8rd magazine I've tried has never been reliable with defensive ammunition.
For the record: Wilson #47, Chip McCormick/shooting Star magazines and 7 to 8rd conversion kits and now these by Metalform.
When I got them I could pretty well deduce that they'd be problematic. Just by the flat no dimple follower.
IMHO these might be okay for gun games running FMJ RN, cast RN or SWC maybe or maybe not.
But not XTP 230gr JHP out of my pistol, at least not 8rds.
I might try a Springfield Armory Inc. branded 8rd one and see what happens.
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No expert, so don't ask me for the reason, but I've also had problems with 8 round mags, didn't matter if Chip McCormick, Wilson Combat, or Joe Blow's off brand. One thing I did notice, was when I loaded 8, would have a jam on the 1st round. When I loaded only 7, no jams. Again, don't ask me why!
I've converted most of my mags to 7 round. Still have a couple 8 round Wilsons & a couple 8 round OEM Metro Arms mags (forgot the brand) for range use.
I've converted most of my mags to 7 round. Still have a couple 8 round Wilsons & a couple 8 round OEM Metro Arms mags (forgot the brand) for range use.
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