1911 decisions

[churchmouse]

Sweet........................now, lets run it in real good.

 

[wtburnette]

So, now's a good time to talk about 1911 magazines to a n00b

 

[churchmouse]

So, now's a good time to talk about 1911 magazines to a n00b

I use Wilson 47's and the newer offering with the wider foot but the #'s escape me right now. Chip McCormick Power mags for 10 rd.

Many good offerings out there and I am sure many will chime in with their favorites.

 

[dave29]

I use Wilson 47's and the newer offering with the wider foot but the #'s escape me right now. Chip McCormick Power mags for 10 rd.

I use the 47, and the Chip McCormick for 10 round as well!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Congratulations! Looks great.

Here she is, what a beauty!

 

[foxmustang]

Chip McCormick Power Mag+ have never let me down. The 10 rounders have been great except one that only likes to be loaded with 8 rounds

 

[Trapper Jim]

1911's rule but Check to see if your favorite gunmaker is using Phillipino frames, forged over cast will cost more.

 

[SS 396]

Congrats on the new pistol. I also have the Ruger 1911 shoots very well. Now start saving your money cause trust me one 1911 will not be enough. I started out innocently enough i bought a Springfield Combat Blackened Stainless, and it went crazy from there, i now own 2 S&W 1911s The Ruger, a couple of RIA that nobody seems to like a RIA match 45 and a Ria 9mm And just purchased a Sig scorpion from PSS. Take care and enjoy that new gun.

 

[1911ly]

Awesome score! Looking forward to your range report.

 

[wtburnette]

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and congrats on my purchase. I'm as happy as I can be about the gun without having fired it. Thankfully it's only a couple of days till the weekend, when I can take it out and put some rounds through it. Can't wait!

Oh and BTW, on those mags, where is the best place to get them? Those brands mentioned seem a lot more expensive than I'd expected for 1911 mags (had seen ads in the past for ~$10 each). Just thought I'd verify I'm getting the best deal possible. Thanks!

 

[t-squared]

Here's a pretty good price on the 47D from Wilson Combat.....Wilson Combat #47D 1911 Govt .45 ACP 8rd magazine - Stainless - Top Gun Supply

My SR1911 has run perfectly using these, although it's also ran perfectly with the factory mags......Ruger 90365 SR1911 Magazine 8RD 45ACP (FF00505) $26.53

 

[churchmouse]

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and congrats on my purchase. I'm as happy as I can be about the gun without having fired it. Thankfully it's only a couple of days till the weekend, when I can take it out and put some rounds through it. Can't wait!

Oh and BTW, on those mags, where is the best place to get them? Those brands mentioned seem a lot more expensive than I'd expected for 1911 mags (had seen ads in the past for ~$10 each). Just thought I'd verify I'm getting the best deal possible. Thanks!

Cheap 1911 Mags may or may not run well in a particular gun. I have learned to just bit the bullet and get the good ones.
That is also the case in any Mags that we buy.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

My Springfield Loaded (old style, pre-TRP, RO, etc. when Loaded was the top of the line) is the most accurate handgun I've ever owned. If I were looking for a new carry 1911, though, this Sig C3 two tone would be tough to say no to a the price:

Sig Sauer 1911 Compact TC3 No CC Fees and Free Shipping! - $699.99 | Slickguns

 

[SS 396]

These have ran good in all my 1911s they are only 7 rounders though.
Springfield Armory Mag 1911 Government Commander 45 ACP

These work good and are cheaper than the wilsons but it is hard to beat the Wilson mags. if you are looking to save some money these will work.

 

[wtburnette]

Awesome, thanks for the recommendations everyone! BBI, that is a beautiful Sig and a great price. Once my bank account recovers I may have to take a harder look at it

 

[wtburnette]

So, a question. I was reading through the manual and it didn't say anything about cleaning the gun before the first range trip. Most of the guns I have state this in the manual, so I was curious why the Ruger doesn't mention it. I can tell it has some type of grease applied. Should I leave that for the first range trip, or clean it as I normally would? Do the rails need some type of grease, opposed to just gun oil? As stated, new to 1911's and not sure what extra care is needed.

 

[churchmouse]

Of course you should clean it. Completely.

On my stainless guns I use engine assembly lube on the rails. It is the red lube and I believe permatex makes it. There are many great lubes available as you probably already know.
Oil will work on the rails.

 

[wtburnette]

Thanks CM!

 

[solarpimp]

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but PSA has good prices on a lot of the 1911's. They had one of the very basic Philipino 1911's for under $300 not too long ago. Right now they have a good price on a Sig Spartan.

 

[wtburnette]

I have to say I'm impressed. Shot about 170 rounds through the SR1911 this morning at Parabellum. The thing is a tack driver and feels great to me. Very happy with it. Unfortunately I didn't think to take any pics of the targets, but I did get a shot of my dirty girl afterwards: