Ordering my first 1911! Need to know what are the best mags to stock up on.

[Sheepdog Gear]

So I'm ordering a Ruger Night Watchman, (Christmas gift from my wife). So what are the best 1911 mags to stock? Looking for high value. High reliability at a good price. Thanks in advance!

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I usually stick with Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick.

 

[wtburnette]

I usually stick with Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick.

Yep, agreed. To be more specific, the Wilson 47D or ETM's, or the Chip PowerMag+. The Wilson's are still on sale via their site:

8 Round-Wilson Combat

 

[Leo]

Chip McCormicks, CDNN Sports has them on sale.

 

[BJones]

+1 for Wilson Combat. I have never had a problem with a Wilson mag.

 

[Expat]

I primarily use Wilson Combat. I have read that Tripp Research are even better but I have no way of knowing that.
I also have some Chip McCormick Power Mags and have never had an issue with them either.

 

[sig1473]

Another +1 for Chip Power Mags and Wilsons

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Thanks guys! Sounds like we have two winners here and I can't go wrong either way. So I'll just grab whatever is cheaper.

 

[partyboy6686]

Tripp Research Cobra Mags. Cost the same or less then a Wilson Combat 47D or 500ETM. These magazines are used by most USPSA shooters who shoot single stack division. I put rough 12,000 rounds through the 8 Tripp Research 45acp mags I use in USPSA competition and 3,000 rounds through the 8 Tripp Research 9mm mags I use for USPSA competition. Best place to buy them is online from Harrison Custom.

https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/tripp-research-1911-magazines

 

[worddoer]

Tripp Research Cobra Mags. Cost the same or less then a Wilson Combat 47D or 500ETM. These magazines are used by most USPSA shooters who shoot single stack division. I put rough 12,000 rounds through the 8 Tripp Research 45acp mags I use in USPSA competition and 3,000 rounds through the 8 Tripp Research 9mm mags I use for USPSA competition. Best place to buy them is online from Harrison Custom.

https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/tripp-research-1911-magazines

This^^^^^^^^^^

I have 6 Cobra Tripp 9mm mags. I have not run them as rough as Party Boy's .45 mags...but mine have been flawless. I have not owned any others, but I did handle quite a few before I bought the Cobra's. These just felt like the best quality. And so far, they have been proving it.

 

[Drail]

Don't buy a whole bunch of one brand - try different mags. Number them and if one runs 100% buy more of that one. Your gun may not run with certain mags. The slide stop may not run with certain mags. The tolerances of production guns can vary quite a bit. All of my guns run 100% with McCormick Shooting Stars. Tripp mags are very high quality. Wilson 47s run 100% in my wife's Springfield but not in my Springfield. If you find a mag that feeds 100% but maybe doesn't lock the slide on empty don't sweat it too much - the slide stop can be modified or changed.

 

[WhitleyStu]

Tripp Cobra Mags all the way! 8 & 10 round... the only mag I have never had any problems with in any 1911 I have used them in.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Ok. Comparing all three brands now. Next question....

Flat bottom or ones with bumpers? Again, this is my first 1911, so I'm pretty ignorant on the subject. Does it really make a big difference?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I think the flush fit are 7-rounders, mags with the bump are 8-rounders. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

I think the flush fit are 7-rounders, mags with the bump are 8-rounders. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

Ok. I was looking at this one in particular. Looks like a very well priced 8 rounder, but also looks flush fit....

CDNN SPORTS - 1911 8RD 45ACP MAGAZINE CHIP MCCORMICK - MAGAZINES

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I stand corrected

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

I stand corrected

So I'm not seeing "Powermag" anywhere in the description. Is it still any good? Does CMC make different quality level mags?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I use Les Baer 7 round magazines.

I also have a bunch of Metalform mags that are used for training.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Well actually I don't think I'm wrong. All the standard mags are 7-rounds. You can get 7 round flush fit or 7 round with the bump. That 8-rounder I think would stick out of the frame. Somebody correct me? I personally would trust anything that chip McCormick puts out. YMMV

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

I personally would trust anything that chip McCormick puts out. YMMV

All I can say is, I do like their AR triggers.