1911 mags…

[Drew50]

I recently acquired a Springfield Range Officer and since it's my first 1911 I have a few questions regarding magazines.

Firstly, will any 1911 mag work for the RO?

Secondly, what are good quality mags on the higher and lower end price wise?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

 

[churchmouse]

OK I am assuming it is .45ACP but they are available in 9mm now.

I have a few RO's and have had the best luck with wilson mags. They have been reliable in all of my 1911's. These are the 8 round offerings.

Chip McCormack makes a good mag and all of my 10 rd. are from Chip.

I am sure folks will push their favorite marque as there are more than a few that will serve you well.

 

[RustyHornet]

OK I am assuming it is .45ACP but they are available in 9mm now.

I have a few RO's and have had the best luck with wilson mags. They have been reliable in all of my 1911's. These are the 8 round offerings.

Chip McCormack makes a good mag and all of my 10 rd. are from Chip.

I am sure folks will push their favorite marque as there are more than a few that will serve you well.

Hey, a couple of your 10 rd are Tripp's.

 

[churchmouse]

Hey, a couple of your 10 rd are Tripp's.

Yeah they are but they came from you and I am yet to load them so

 

[RustyHornet]

Yeah they are but they came from you and I am yet to load them so

Hey one of them was from the DOGG.

OP, seems to me good quality mags for a 1911 are gonna cost right around $30. There are several brands that produce a product that runs well, as stated everyone has their favorites.

 

[Drew50]

My bad, I forgot to include that it is indeed a 45 ACP. Thanks for the help guys. I guess I'll buy a few from here and there and see what's what.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've been spoiled on Wilson Combat mags. Smooth as silk and no problems out of them. It's all I can ask for out of a mag.

 

[VERT]

I have been happy with Wilson ETM magazines. I have some Tripp and Chip 9mm mags that are nice as well.

 

[Drew50]

I have a few RO's

Changed out the beaver tail on any of them? I'd like to get one without a palm swell but every thing I look up contradicts each other.

 

[ScouT6a]

Wilson Combat mags are top notch. Chip McCormick mags are great, too and can be had for $8-9 less than Wilsons.

 

[wtburnette]

Greg Cote is a great place to buy 1911 mags:

Greg Cote, LLC

 

[churchmouse]

Changed out the beaver tail on any of them? I'd like to get one without a palm swell but every thing I look up contradicts each other.

Yes I have. I have done a lot to several as the RO is a great platform and accepts Mods very well.
Grip safety's are a personal choice. What ever fits your hand the best.

 

[bobzilla]

A cheaper alternative are the ACT 8-rd'ers. I've had4 of them for a number of years and they have worked flawlessly. I know not everyone has had thatsame experience but I wouldn't hesitate to throw a few in the range bag.

 

[Drew50]

Grip safety's are a personal choice.

Any suggestions for a direct drop in?

 

[partyboy6686]

Tripp Research Cobra Mags are the best out there IMO. I run the hell out of them in my 1911's that I shoot USPSA matches with.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

First, get a box. I have a Rubbermaid tub.

I use Metalform and Les Baer mags. We are blessed with many good makers.

 

[sparky32]

Wilsons. I like 47d's

Chip McCormick shooting stars. These are great mags also.

 

[Robert Richardson]

The Wilson mags are my go to mags.

 

[jstory]

I'm going to cast my vote for Chip McCormick mags. I love them and can pick them up at most any gun show for $20.

 

[migunner]

I run Wilson 47 D's or ETM's in all my 1911's. I have around a dozen now. Springfield, Wilson Etc.

If it will not run on Wilson, something is most likely not right.