What is the least expensive and most reliable mag for a 45 ACP 1911 ??? Would you use 7 or 8 rounders ? I shoot 230 grain FMJ only. Thanks.............
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What is the least expensive and most reliable mag for a 45 ACP 1911 ??? Would you use 7 or 8 rounders ? I shoot 230 grain FMJ only. Thanks.............
Last edited by 1911mike; 9th January 2011 at 11:08.
I own several starting with ACT, CMC, MecGar, KimPro, ProMag and WC with a few not even marked as to maker. They all work fine in my 1911s some are 6, 7 and 8 rounders. I have not tried anything larger than 8 rounds. To be honest most I bought are used.
Joe
probably as many opinions as there are mag manufactures, MikeOriginally Posted by 1911mike
and I don't know if there is such a thing as any "one" brand inexpensive mag that's "most" reliable in "every" 1911
I can tell you my experience with the cheap gun show mags ($6 to $9 ea) has been most unfavorable ..weak springs and spread feed lips was my experience with the three I bought.
The counterfeit "Colt" mags I have ( came with used pistols I've bought) have been less than perfect too
They have "Colt" stamped on the bottom, but no pony logo..the follower is also round ...not a flat deval (sp?) or GI dimpled follower
Here's what I'd suggest before you buy a bunch of any one particular mag
(cheap OR expensive)
Just buy one or maybe two and see if they run reliably in "your" pistol
..L.T.A.
Last edited by Cap; 9th January 2011 at 11:58.
+1 for this......and I'll go one step further: I don't know if there is such a thing as any "one" brand EXpensive mag that's "most" reliable in "every" 1911!Originally Posted by Cap
Cheers
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I put 100 rds through a couple of the $5.95 7 rd magazines I bought from Sarco yesterday and they worked perfectly for use at the range. I plan on buying more.
JG
I'm not sure if the ACT-Mag can be classified as "inexpensive" but I found a very good on-line source at approximately $17 and a bit more depending on finish. This is the "black" mag supplied with Night Hawks and produced for other "name brand" suppliers.
Your question has no answer.
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=89543
Hawkmoon
On a good day, can hit the broad side of a barn ... from the inside
This would depend on your defination of Inexpensive.
NONE of the "so-called" special or "budget priced" mags frome the "real deal" mail orders houses were worth it.
I only buy name brand magazines from a reliable source.
Ken
"I like Colts and will die that way"
"It seems to me that I have forgotten more than I remember"
I live by the saying cheap, fast or reliable: pick two. If you want cheap and reliable you are going to have to heed everybodys advice and take a while testing with different mags. Then shop for used/sales or other deals.
Good Luck
the USGI or Colt mags-standard, 7 rounds. SARCO, Inc., CDNN Sports and many other online places sell them. I have NEVER had one fail to work properly, and I can't say that about some expensive aftermarket mags I have tried.
I also have a Compact 1911 that uses 6 round mags-I use only Mecgars, again with no problems.
ADDED: Both my 1911's are made by ARMSCOR.
mark
Last edited by dogngun; 14th January 2011 at 06:15.
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