I picked up a Sig 1911 45 ACP Nightmare fastback recently. I am looking to get a few more magazines for it. It came with 2 factory 8 round magazines. I was wondering if anyone has a favorite other then factory magazines? I have heard good things about Chip McCormick and Wilson Combat or is it better to stick with factory magazines? Let me know what you are running in your 1911s and how they function. Thanks.
Favorite 1911 magazine
- Thread starter adm1977
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- Nov 4, 2004
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I use both Kimber and Wilson Combat magazines in my Kimber Tactical Pro III 45 ACP. I've never had a single malfunction.
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Guy Miner
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- Apr 6, 2006
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Wilson Combat and Chip McCormick magazines have worked great with my 45 1911 Kimber pistols.
I have no preference between the two.
Guy
I have no preference between the two.
Guy
wvbuckbuster
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- Nov 5, 2015
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Factory and Wilson Compat in my Kimber compact stainless, factory in Springfield range officer elite champion and Mec-gar in the Springfield Armory ronin without any issues. Dan.
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Ammo Smith
- Mar 11, 2013
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1911's will work with just about any magazine unless it is a custom target gun with a hard fit barrel and bushing, then the old standby GI issue will work with just about any ammo.
Most problems stem from magazines releasing the ammo too soon causing a failure to feed.
Most problems stem from magazines releasing the ammo too soon causing a failure to feed.
Bruce Mc
Handloader
- Oct 26, 2005
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Wilson Combat mags are tops. I've also used Chip McCormick shooting star mags. Both have been reliable in various 1911s.
jimbires
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- Aug 16, 2011
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wilson combat for me too.
