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**yocan** · 11-06-2009, 12:35 AM

So yeah RIA 1911 all I have is a mecgar 8rd mag.

Figure I can splurge and buy 2 more mags so I can consider carrying this thing as soon as I get 300 more rounds down the pipe, and might as well mutli task and test the mags.

So give me suggestions 8rds or larger. good for carry, good mags to see if they work in my gun.

**Loves2Shoot** · 11-06-2009, 12:46 AM

Wilson

charlie.45 · 11-06-2009, 12:52 AM

wilson, chip mccormick, and I also like the kimber pro series mags as well

fltbed · 11-06-2009, 08:31 AM

I’ve used Wilson 47D’s for years as a carry mag. I haven’t tried their new “Elite” mags.

For competition I’ve used Chip McCormick’s “Match Grade” and “Power” mags and I can’t say they are any better or worse than the Wilson.
It’s just that for carry, I was always told Wilson’s were the best, so that’s what I use.

From my experience in competition, there ain’t no difference. (at least in my guns) YMMV

Jeff

rjacobs · 11-06-2009, 09:40 AM

Count another vote for Wilson or McCormick power mags.

Brickboy240 · 11-06-2009, 11:32 AM

Wilson 47Ds.

I ahve a few that are 10-12 years old and still work fine. Hows that for long life?

- brickboy240

**harley3** · 11-06-2009, 02:15 PM

and yet another vote for McCormick Power Mags and Wilson 47D's. Never had a single problem with either.

XDoug45 · 11-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Wilson all the way. Gotta appreciate the extra round.

Brickboy240 · 11-06-2009, 05:47 PM

For what its worth...I do own one Wolff 7rd nickel finished magazine. These are actualyl made by Act-Mag- the same place where Novaks mags are made and run about 20 bucks or so.

So far....after about 3 years of useage in the Colt, Springer and Kimber TLE it has been 100%.

If you come across a deal on one of these and its cheap enough...give it a try. They're a little cheaper than the Wilsons and I got mine years ago at a gunshow for about 15 bucks.

I don't know if I'll buy more but I cannot say it has been any trouble. A no frills mag that is well finished and performs.

- brickboy240

gigster · 11-06-2009, 07:20 PM

Tripp Cobra mags.

11-06-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
yocan XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,745	I've got the money to buy two mags, need input So yeah RIA 1911 all I have is a mecgar 8rd mag. Figure I can splurge and buy 2 more mags so I can consider carrying this thing as soon as I get 300 more rounds down the pipe, and might as well mutli task and test the mags. So give me suggestions 8rds or larger. good for carry, good mags to see if they work in my gun. __________________ The three requirements for a school shooting. 1 know the floorplan. 2 Know the threats inside the location and response time/entry time for the police 3. Royally screwed up intelligent analytic mind. We need more laws to protect these three rights. Ban guns in schools, it obviously works.
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11-06-2009, 12:46 AM	#2
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 3,386	Wilson __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!
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11-06-2009, 12:52 AM	#3
charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 1,936	wilson, chip mccormick, and I also like the kimber pro series mags as well __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry
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11-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#4
fltbed XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Penn, Pa. Posts: 166	I’ve used Wilson 47D’s for years as a carry mag. I haven’t tried their new “Elite” mags. For competition I’ve used Chip McCormick’s “Match Grade” and “Power” mags and I can’t say they are any better or worse than the Wilson. It’s just that for carry, I was always told Wilson’s were the best, so that’s what I use. From my experience in competition, there ain’t no difference. (at least in my guns) YMMV Jeff __________________ You don't understand, they killed my dog.
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11-06-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
rjacobs XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TX Posts: 355	Count another vote for Wilson or McCormick power mags. __________________ Springfield XD40SC Daniel Defense M4 Springfield Loaded 1911 S&W MP9
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11-06-2009, 11:32 AM	#6
Brickboy240 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 14,265	Wilson 47Ds. I ahve a few that are 10-12 years old and still work fine. Hows that for long life? - brickboy240 __________________ We've gone from Neo-Cons to Neo-Coms. Neither are desirable, if you ask me. Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!
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11-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
harley3 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 104	and yet another vote for McCormick Power Mags and Wilson 47D's. Never had a single problem with either.
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11-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
XDoug45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 28	Wilson all the way. Gotta appreciate the extra round. __________________ XD.45 Service w/Safety - SureFire X300 SA "Bi-Tone" Loaded 1911 - Mods in work Current Load: Golden Saber 185gr.+P
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11-06-2009, 05:47 PM	#9
Brickboy240 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 14,265	For what its worth...I do own one Wolff 7rd nickel finished magazine. These are actualyl made by Act-Mag- the same place where Novaks mags are made and run about 20 bucks or so. So far....after about 3 years of useage in the Colt, Springer and Kimber TLE it has been 100%. If you come across a deal on one of these and its cheap enough...give it a try. They're a little cheaper than the Wilsons and I got mine years ago at a gunshow for about 15 bucks. I don't know if I'll buy more but I cannot say it has been any trouble. A no frills mag that is well finished and performs. - brickboy240 __________________ We've gone from Neo-Cons to Neo-Coms. Neither are desirable, if you ask me. Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!
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11-06-2009, 07:20 PM	#10
gigster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 183	Tripp Cobra mags.
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