Need magazine suggustion for Springfield mil-spec

azonicdh · April 17, 2010, 11:16 PM

I need to buy some extra magazines for my Springfield armory mil-spec. Should I get factory mags or are there any 3rd party companies that are recommended? Also are there any 10 round mags with a grip extention that you suggust. Thanks

oldandslow · April 17, 2010, 11:46 PM

az, 4/17/10

You are going to get a lot of replies about what magazines work best in a 1911, as there are many quality makers. My milspec has about 5000 trouble free rounds through it so far, using my one factory mag and the rest are Chip McCormick mags, the eight rounders. I had some of his ten rounders which worked fine but the pistol felt off-balance with them. Listen to what other posters say and then find the best deal you can on quality mags and give them a try.

best wishes- oldandslow

golfnutrlv · April 18, 2010, 12:02 AM

The big three: I have had success with all of these:

Kimber Pro Tac Mags
Chip McCormick Power Mags
Wilson Combat

You can choose the 7 v 8 v 10 round capacity, they all have worked for me.

bobelk99 · April 18, 2010, 02:56 AM

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The big three: I have had success with all of these:

Kimber Pro Tac Mags
Chip McCormick Power Mags
Wilson Combat

I have had great success with the Wilson 47 series mags.

Kreyzhorse · April 18, 2010, 05:34 AM

Really hard to go wrong with Chip McCormick Powermags or Shooting Stars. I've never had an issue with McCormicks and while you can buy more expensive mags (Wilson), you can't any that are more reliable.

Live Free · April 18, 2010, 06:13 AM

I find the Chip McCormick to work very well in my Springfield Loaded. I use both "Classic" and "Power Mag" and find them to perform flawlessly.

"Classic"
This 8 round magazine will be as good or better then a factory magazine and is less expensive than the seven round from Springfield, this magazine fits fully into your 1911 grip.

"Power Mag"
The 8 round Power Mag extends the slightest bit beyond the grip do to the plastic end cap on the magazine. I use this magazine with my home defense rounds, the springs in these can handle being compressed for long periods of time, mine stay fully loaded.

I have never used a 10 round magazine in my 1911.

varoadking · April 18, 2010, 06:38 AM

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...are there any 10 round mags with a grip extention that you suggust.

NO...

I like Mec-Gar magazines...best bang for the buck, IMHO...

Nothing wrong with Wilson's either - you may want to look at their ETM line...pricy though...

hdawson228 · April 18, 2010, 08:16 AM

I have four Springfield mags and four el cheapo, no name mags from Cheaper That Dirt. ($8.00) All have performed flawlessly. No need for designer, boutique mags for me.

rbernie · April 18, 2010, 10:18 AM

I prefer the Colt/Checkmate hybrid magazines, since they have the tapered feed lips of the original design plus the wadcutter release flare of more modern designs. Mine have been flawless for many tens of thousands of rounds, and cured more than a few pistols of occasional three-point jams.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357238

KyJim · April 18, 2010, 03:39 PM

I also like the Checkmates.

Mike38 · April 18, 2010, 03:57 PM

I've had very good luck with Metal Form mags.

gotigers · April 18, 2010, 04:02 PM

In my SA, i use Springfield mags, Chip Mccormick and S&W. All without issue.

Chesster · April 18, 2010, 04:17 PM

I have had good luck with McCormicks, Wilson, Checkmate, MecGar and older GI contract mags with the numbers on the bottom (except for the 19200- ASSY 5508694 MFR 30745 which seem to have very spotty QC issues).

Don P · April 18, 2010, 04:32 PM

Chip McCormick Shooting Stars have worked flawlessly in my Mil-Spec.

rsxr22 · April 18, 2010, 05:10 PM

There are many good companies. I found the best to be the wilson and chip mccormicks.

The other custom companies like nighthawk, ed brown, and les baer have their own too but are quite more money then the wilson and cmc's.

Stay away from the Kimpro mags! No 1911 ive had has ever liked them

DocDizz · April 18, 2010, 05:28 PM

Chip Mccormick or Wilson 47D, easily.

varoadking · April 18, 2010, 05:54 PM

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...nighthawk, ed brown, and les baer have their own too but are quite more money then the wilson...

Nighthawk uses rebranded Novak/ACT magazines, and at $24.95 per, they are cheaper than Wilson 47D's at $31.95 a pop...

Nickel plated Mec-Gar's are $18.99 at CDNN...best bang for the buck, so to speak...

BlackUp · April 18, 2010, 06:43 PM

Chip McCormick has worked well for me. I have a few off brand mags that are terrible.

rptrower · April 19, 2010, 08:43 AM

I use the CMC 8 & 10 rd PowerMag+ in my Mil-Spec and Loaded Target. Both mags are flawless in either pistol.

April 17, 2010, 11:16 PM	#1
azonicdh Member Join Date: August 21, 2009 Posts: 22	Need magazine suggustion for Springfield mil-spec I need to buy some extra magazines for my Springfield armory mil-spec. Should I get factory mags or are there any 3rd party companies that are recommended? Also are there any 10 round mags with a grip extention that you suggust. Thanks

April 18, 2010, 12:02 AM	#3
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	The big three: I have had success with all of these: Kimber Pro Tac Mags Chip McCormick Power Mags Wilson Combat You can choose the 7 v 8 v 10 round capacity, they all have worked for me. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

April 18, 2010, 05:34 AM	#5
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Really hard to go wrong with Chip McCormick Powermags or Shooting Stars. I've never had an issue with McCormicks and while you can buy more expensive mags (Wilson), you can't any that are more reliable. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 18, 2010, 06:13 AM	#6
Live Free Member Join Date: February 10, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 91	Chip McCormick works for me I find the Chip McCormick to work very well in my Springfield Loaded. I use both "Classic" and "Power Mag" and find them to perform flawlessly. "Classic" This 8 round magazine will be as good or better then a factory magazine and is less expensive than the seven round from Springfield, this magazine fits fully into your 1911 grip. "Power Mag" The 8 round Power Mag extends the slightest bit beyond the grip do to the plastic end cap on the magazine. I use this magazine with my home defense rounds, the springs in these can handle being compressed for long periods of time, mine stay fully loaded. I have never used a 10 round magazine in my 1911. __________________ -Be Free

April 18, 2010, 10:18 AM	#9
rbernie Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2004 Location: Plain Ol', TX Posts: 713	I prefer the Colt/Checkmate hybrid magazines, since they have the tapered feed lips of the original design plus the wadcutter release flare of more modern designs. Mine have been flawless for many tens of thousands of rounds, and cured more than a few pistols of occasional three-point jams. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357238 __________________ -A conclusion is not a destination, it's simply a convenient place to stop thinking.- -Reading a thing doesn't automatically make it so; repeating it doesn't necessarily make it any truer.- -Every Texan should be a member of the Texas State Rifle Association.

April 17, 2010, 11:46 PM	#2
oldandslow Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2007 Posts: 641	az, 4/17/10 You are going to get a lot of replies about what magazines work best in a 1911, as there are many quality makers. My milspec has about 5000 trouble free rounds through it so far, using my one factory mag and the rest are Chip McCormick mags, the eight rounders. I had some of his ten rounders which worked fine but the pistol felt off-balance with them. Listen to what other posters say and then find the best deal you can on quality mags and give them a try. best wishes- oldandslow

April 18, 2010, 08:16 AM	#8
hdawson228 Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2006 Posts: 1,301	I have four Springfield mags and four el cheapo, no name mags from Cheaper That Dirt. ($8.00) All have performed flawlessly. No need for designer, boutique mags for me.

April 18, 2010, 03:39 PM	#10
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I also like the Checkmates.

April 18, 2010, 03:57 PM	#11
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	I've had very good luck with Metal Form mags.

April 18, 2010, 04:02 PM	#12
gotigers Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 353	In my SA, i use Springfield mags, Chip Mccormick and S&W. All without issue.

April 18, 2010, 04:17 PM	#13
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	I have had good luck with McCormicks, Wilson, Checkmate, MecGar and older GI contract mags with the numbers on the bottom (except for the 19200- ASSY 5508694 MFR 30745 which seem to have very spotty QC issues). __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

April 18, 2010, 04:32 PM	#14
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Chip McCormick Shooting Stars have worked flawlessly in my Mil-Spec. __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

April 18, 2010, 05:10 PM	#15
rsxr22 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,825	There are many good companies. I found the best to be the wilson and chip mccormicks. The other custom companies like nighthawk, ed brown, and les baer have their own too but are quite more money then the wilson and cmc's. Stay away from the Kimpro mags! No 1911 ive had has ever liked them

April 18, 2010, 05:28 PM	#16
DocDizz Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Posts: 257	Chip Mccormick or Wilson 47D, easily.

April 18, 2010, 06:43 PM	#18
BlackUp Member Join Date: January 15, 2009 Posts: 16	Chip McCormick has worked well for me. I have a few off brand mags that are terrible.

April 19, 2010, 08:43 AM	#19
rptrower Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 211	I use the CMC 8 & 10 rd PowerMag+ in my Mil-Spec and Loaded Target. Both mags are flawless in either pistol.