Best 1911 magazine

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

With the approach of my 30th birthday, I guess I fell for the 30 year old boomer meme and bought a springfield 1911.

What would the most reliable 8 round magazine be?

This isn't going to be a primary carry/defensive gun, but I am going probably have it in my car a lot of the time as I cheaply handload .45 and will be shooting it pretty regularly and it may be called into use if i'm not comfortable out and about just carrying my J frame.

Also, what would a good oil be for a parkerized finish to keep it from rusting?

Should a pelican case with some desiccant be good to go?

 

[Titanium_Frost]

I like Wilson Combat mags and I coat parkerised stuff in a mixture of synthetic grease and motor oil. There's YouTube videos about how to make it.

 

[foxmustang]

Wilson 47Ds have always worked perfect in my 1911s.

Parked surface are decently durable, regular gun oil wipe down should be enough

 

[KomboJoe]

They used to be cheaper, but I got Mec-gar 1911 magazines. They are great mags. A lot of companies outsource to them for magazines and just rebrand them.

 

[Robert Richardson]

I use Wilson and Kimber Kim Pro Tac-Mags.

 

[Tactically Fat]

the 47 D is the Gold Standard.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Wilson Wilson and.....Wilson

 

[Sdiersing]

It looks like I’ll just be an echo in this thread, but you really cannot go wrong with the Wilson mags. I have also had good results with the Chip Mccmorick mags. They were bought out by Wilson not long ago and are often a little cheaper.

 

[Dean C.]

1500CI Corrosion Intercept Kit | Pelican

www.pelican.com

If you are going to store it in a Pelican get this as well, it prevents rust issues. The open cell foam holds moisture and can cause rust issues inside the case if not monitored. I have one in my Browning 725 case and it has worked very well.

Also only buy Wilson Combat magazines they are the undisputed best.

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[mcapo]

It looks like I’ll just be an echo in this thread, but you really cannot go wrong with the Wilson mags. I have also had good results with the Chip Mccmorick mags. They were bought out by Wilson not long ago and are often a little cheaper.

What he said. I have a lot of Chip's power mags.

 

[Trapper Jim]

If you’re ok with plastic followers and weakened witness sides Wilson has a good mag. I prefer heavier metal on body and follower as in Chip McCormick or Ed Brown. Just me.

 

[drillsgt]

If you’re ok with plastic followers and weakened witness sides Wilson has a good mag. I prefer heavier metal on body and follower as in Chip McCormick or Ed Brown. Just me.

It's just you.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

It looks like I’ll just be an echo in this thread, but you really cannot go wrong with the Wilson mags. I have also had good results with the Chip Mccmorick mags. They were bought out by Wilson not long ago and are often a little cheaper.

This is true. May be a cost saving there.
I have had good luck with Chip Mccormick as well

 

[derrickgoins]

Another vote for Wilson Combat mags.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Since the OP asked for Opinions I still stand by my post #11. I’ve seen too many other mags that don’t reliably lock the slide back or jettison a round through the open chamber when doing an mag change and the plastic followers grow crud and deteriorate over time. Not to mention the flex in the mag body. Trying hard to not upset the sensitive snowflakes that defend their choice as I am sure mag longevity/ dependability is directly related to round count and long running experience.

Also, I use BreakFree CLP on all finishes.


By all means use what you think is best.

Good luck to all.

See you on the range

 

[WebSnyper]

Since the OP asked for Opinions I still stand by my post #11. I’ve seen too many other mags that don’t reliably lock the slide back or jettison a round through the open chamber when doing an mag change and the plastic followers grow crud and deteriorate over time. Not to mention the flex in the mag body. Trying hard to not upset the sensitive snowflakes that defend their choice as I am sure mag longevity/ dependability is directly related to round count and long running experience.

Also, I use BreakFree CLP on all finishes.


By all means use what you think is best.

Good luck to all.

See you on the range


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[Ark]

Had good luck with Wilsons but the plastic followers are well documented to have a finite service life. Probably would have gone CMC in retrospect.

My grab bag of Shooting Stars, Kimbers, Rugers, Act-Mags, and no-names run varying degrees of okay but frequently don't lock back.

 

[Expat]

I would suggest getting a couple different ones. Sometimes a pistol will prefer one over another, some don’t seem to care and function fine with almost anything

 

[DoggyDaddy]

It looks like I’ll just be an echo in this thread, but you really cannot go wrong with the Wilson mags. I have also had good results with the Chip Mccmorick mags. They were bought out by Wilson not long ago and are often a little cheaper.

^^^This^^^

 

[ShrikeInc]

I use only WC ones. Have few which are probably 10y old (second hand) and thousands rounds through - still going strong, no problems with the spring, follower or bottom plate (dropped on rocks/concrete even when full). Those things are almost immortal and reasonably priced.