Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec Magazines

[jedi]

I would like to get a few more magazines for my Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec. This is my carry weapon and right now I'm using the two 7 round magazines that came with the gun. I've heard that Combat Wilson are the "best" and most dependable. They sure are $$$$. Are they worth it? Anyone have any recommendation? I'm afraid of buying some cheap-o no name magazine since this is my carry weapon.

Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[POTI]

I use novak actmags they hold 1 extra round and are very reliable

 

[mkelsey]

I got a couple Wilson 47D 8 round magazines for my 1911 and they have been flawless thus far(put the better part of about 800ish rounds through them in the last 2 months or so). Would not hesitate to order more of them if I decide i need more mags. Also just ordered a Tripp Research CobraMag to try out since I have read many rave reviews about them but have not had a chance to shoot with it yet.

 

[jefferico13]

look around on gunbroker . com

 

[Cwood]

I run Wilson ETM's in my 1911 and they work great. I have also used them for USPSA Single Stack and have never had an issue with them. They my be expensive but to me they are worth the extra money.

 

[MoparMan]

I use Chip McCormick mags. Midway had the shooting star mags for $13 which i posted a while back. They have the match mags for $17 now
Chip McCormick Match Grade Magazine with Base Pad 1911 Government, Commander 45 ACP 8-Round Stainless Steel - MidwayUSA

 

[BE Mike]

I have been using Metalform magazines with the round metal followers and welded base. They are priced very good and have been 100% reliable. Wilson mags have a very good rep., but cost more than the Metalform. I got my last few Metalform magazines here: Champion's Choice - Detail1 - M45297 - METALFORM 7RD, 45 CAL MAG (CS, RF, WB) - Pistols - Champion's Choice

 

[WIZZO499]

I have more than a dozen Chip McCormick Power Mags. They are excellent mags and have worked well in 4 Springfields and a Colt (dad's).

I got most of mine from Numrich gun parts or from Midway for less than $20 each.

 

[Streakyzero]

I highly recommend the Wilson Combat tactical mags! They have worked flawlessly for me!

 

[hotfarmboy1]

My springfield mil spec works well with pretty much any mag I've tried, and eats just about any ammo I've put through it. I've got a few of the Mec-gar mags and they've worked great in it. My loaded SS V12 is a different story though. It likes to jam about a round or two a mag on the cheaper ones. So I bought one kimber 8 rd, one Wilson combat 47D 8 rd, and one Chip McCormick comp 8 rd mag to see which worked best. The wilson and kimber had occasional jams all through my shooting it yesterday. Normally 1 per mag or so. But the McCormick fed flawlessly till I got more around 75 rds, and then it was still doing better than the others. They were all hit and miss by that point. I think its something else. I'm going to try a diff lube, and then maybe some work on it. But your mil spec shouldn't be so picky. Mine is my carry for this reason as well.

 

[triharley]

My Mil-Spec did not like the chip mcormick but loves the night hawk mag. they are around 20 dollars.

 

[BE Mike]

I forgot to mention Colt brand magazines are of very good quality and aren't very pricey. I have used them with good success.

 

[DBH]

To echo others and what has already been stated, my 1911s use either Wilson 47D magazines or McCromick mags. I have had good luck with both magazines, period. I do have a Springer champion that doesn't like the Wilsons, I am not sure why not, but I do get some FTFs with it. The McCormick in the gun however perform flawlessly.

 

[jjohnisme]

Can't go wrong with good old GI mags. A dime a dozen, and they do the job just fine.

 

[calcot7]

Yea, gotta agree on that for the most part. But I still run Wilson Combat in my daily carry. They must be better. Nothing loads or unloads by hand as smoothly as a Wilson.