Ive heard CMC mags are one of the best, I was wondering which one specifically? Or are they all good. I have a RIA 1911a1 so Wilsons and some of the CMC mags are a bit too spicy for me. I can get a CMC shooting star mag with pad for $18 each. Another question is are the pads nessesary or is it just an asthetic part?
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Which Chip McCormick mags for a RIA
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They're probably all better than the stock mags (though, I admit, I do not know what comes with a RIA 1911...) The only time base pads are "necessary"-ish is if you have a magwell or similar thing that makes them much easier to grab, if necessary. Even then, I'd say "fix your gun and find mags that don't need to be pulled out...", but that's me.
These are what I use:
Shooting Star Mag Base Pad 1911 Government Commander 45 ACP 8-Round SS
...on sale for $17.50.
The pads assist in the mag being fully seated in the gun, especially during rapid mag changes. I would not go without them.
Shooting Star Mag Base Pad 1911 Government Commander 45 ACP 8-Round SS
...on sale for $17.50.
The pads assist in the mag being fully seated in the gun, especially during rapid mag changes. I would not go without them.
I bought a used RIA. It came with a promag and a actmag. from what I heard the actmag is factory. The promag had the follower almost coming out past the feed lips and wouldnt fall from the magwell so I pushed it in and squeezed the lips together and now falls free when empty. They feed ball ammo fine however neither will feed JHP. Figured Id try new mags first.
I've had much better luck with CMC Power Mags than I have with the Shooting Star mag in a variety (including) RIA 1911's.
That said, I've started using Colt brand 1911 mags. They can be had from Midway for under $20. Some folks really like the Check Mate mags with the Hybrid follower, I think I'll be trying those next just to see, though the CMC Powermags and Colt mags don't give me any issues.
Here's a little reading on 1911 mags & feeding 1911 Magazine Analysis: Feeding Time
That said, I've started using Colt brand 1911 mags. They can be had from Midway for under $20. Some folks really like the Check Mate mags with the Hybrid follower, I think I'll be trying those next just to see, though the CMC Powermags and Colt mags don't give me any issues.
Here's a little reading on 1911 mags & feeding 1911 Magazine Analysis: Feeding Time
Chip McCormick 1911 Power Mag Magazine Sale
In case you haven't ordered yet, Midway has the Powermags on sale.
They also have Colt mags on sale.
http://www.midwayusa.com/Promotion/...pla=Gunsmithing_101920115_1&CustNum=100632181
In case you haven't ordered yet, Midway has the Powermags on sale.
They also have Colt mags on sale.
http://www.midwayusa.com/Promotion/...pla=Gunsmithing_101920115_1&CustNum=100632181
