Best 1911 magazines?

[TheJuggernaut]

I have a Springfield 1911 Loaded SS. Just bought an Ed Brown Magwell to put on it. Looking for some good, reliable 8-round magazines for it. Narrowed it down to Wilson Combat 47D or ETM ~or~ Tripp Research 8R-45-RG. Anyone have any experience or advice with these? They certainly aren't cheap. But I learned long ago that there is often great wisdom in the old saying "you get what you pay for".

 

[churchmouse]

Wilsons you mention are great....Chip McCormick pieces work well in my 1911's. Those are my go to brands.

 

[cmamath13]

Wilsons, Chips, Nighthawk, Cobra are all good. If you want the best and cost isn't an issue, then I would get Wilsons or Cobras. If you want to save a little money, then I would go with Chip McCormicks.

 

[Joedirt82]

For me, I run Wilsons in all of my 1911. They seem to be the best, hands down

 

[Rob377]

Tripp, hands down. Why? The hybrid follower will hold up better and overall build quality is a bit nicer.

The Wilson ETM is on the left, Tripp on the right. Note how the weld/seam is invisible on the Tripp. Don't get me wrong, the Wilson ETMs are GREAT, but the Tripps are the best thing out there.

The 47Ds are OK. They use a polymer follower, and springs are known to be a weak point. They have a shorter mag column as compared to the ETM/Tripp that makes them a bit harder to seat when doing a speed reload.

Chip McCormicks are good for the money. The follower is annoying though. It will occasionally get pushed forward into the feed ramp on the last round, causing the mag not to drop free. Even the PowerMag+, which is supposed to fix that problem, will do it.

 

[halfmileharry]

I'm running Ed Brown and CMs in my 1911s. I like the EB build quality and fit on MOST (not all) my 11s.
I think the biggest thing I notice in mags is the feel of the round going into the chamber. My Kimbers run like hot butter with the EBs. I can't even feel them sliding on the ramp. Just one motion and they're seated. I can't say that about all mags. My Springfield Champion LW Loaded likes the Wilson best. It runs the smoothest. I don't have any newer Wilson mags just the old SS ones from years ago. They're still very solid.
I say run what runs the smoothest in your gun. I can tell a big difference and bet you will when you find what yours likes best.

 

[TheJuggernaut]

I was looking online and noticed that Wilson Combat has the 47D and ETM (500) magazines on sale if you buy direct from them. The 47D's are $26.36 and the 500's are $27.96. I must admit that it is a good deal for the Wilsons. Not sure which way to go yet.

 

[EricG]

Tripp Research Cobra magz and Chip McCormick power magz have fed thousands of trouble free rounds for me. The hybrid follower on Cobra magz are great if you shoot a lot. I like those best due to inconsistent slide lock activation with other magz with the plastic follower. They tend to start going loopy around 3500-4000 rounds.

 

[SERparacord]

Wilson ETM and Ed Brown 8-packs are true 8 round mags. Not a re-design of a 7 round magazine which has been reconfigured for 8 round capacity. There may be others on the market but those are the 2 I use and have never had any problems.

 

[TheJuggernaut]

Any trouble with the Wilson 500 or Tripp Research Cobra fitting the SA Loaded with a Magwell? I have narrowed it down to either the Wilson 500 or Tripp Cobra. My brother has a TRP and bought a Wilson 47D to try out. We have noticed that the 47D seems to "hang up" a bit when inserted halfway into the gun. This doesn't happen with the factory mags. Not sure if that is an issue or not.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I bought a KimPro 8 rounder for my A1 Loaded. Works with 7 rounds in it, doesn't work with 8 rounds in it. Doesn't seem to want to catch.

 

[flnt38]

the guy I take classes with recommends Wilson ETM's. I have had good luck with them. I have also had good luck with CMC powermags.

 

[metaldog]

Chip McCormick or Wilson Combat

 

[JetGirl]

Another "Wilson" vote.

 

[palerider0485]

i use wilson etm alot on my colts kimbers springfeilds ect. wilson mags are my choice. buy to be totally honest, ive never have issues out of my factory colt or kimber mags.

 

[cedartop]

Another "Wilson" vote.

If I can get the McCormick mags without bumpers for $11.99 a mag would they be decent for training mags?

 

[Rob377]

If I can get the McCormick mags without bumpers for $11.99 a mag would they be decent for training mags?

The shooting star series?

Good, for the money. They may or may not drop free when empty, and if you have an aluminum frame 1911, the followers may or may not ding/chew up your feed ramp. Thye may or may not be tough to seat (relative to a Tripp or ETM) on a closed slide.

 

[wolfman]

We have noticed that the 47D seems to "hang up" a bit when inserted halfway into the gun. This doesn't happen with the factory mags. Not sure if that is an issue or not.

Hanging up on the trigger bow?????

 

[cedartop]

The shooting star series?

Good, for the money. They may or may not drop free when empty, and if you have an aluminum frame 1911, the followers may or may not ding/chew up your feed ramp. Thye may or may not be tough to seat (relative to a Tripp or ETM) on a closed slide.

Guess not.

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[wizardfitz]

If you do decide wilson combat, they're having a sale now for Christmas
8 Round-Wilson Combat