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June 3, 2008, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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what is the highest capacity single stack out?
Other than a 10 rd 22 cal pistol, is there something in a single stack that holds more than 8 rds in a mag, that fits the gun?
I know you can buy a 20 rd 1911 mag, that sticks out half a foot. But I was more interested in something that fit flush, or perhapes as bad as the glock extensions that stick out a pinky, but no more than that. Doesn't have to be a 45 just not 22. |
June 3, 2008, 11:29 AM | #2 | |
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38 super and 9mm 1911s hold 10
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June 3, 2008, 11:32 AM | #3 |
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You can get a 10 shot .45 that'll have an extension on it.
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June 3, 2008, 12:09 PM | #4 |
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Greetings.
The S&W 10XX 10mm series holds 9. Take care |
June 3, 2008, 12:52 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the replies.
Didn't realize there were so few single stacks out there. I recently had to take a 1911 out as my carry gun, and found it way easier to conceal. I am used to a double stack 40. Just seeing what my other options were. |
June 3, 2008, 01:20 PM | #6 |
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"Just seeing what my other options were."
Spare mag? |
June 3, 2008, 02:41 PM | #7 |
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Yep. I would go with the spare mag. Another advantage of a single stack gun being more comfortable to carry is spare mags are more comfortable to carry as well. I carry two spare mags with my 1911, an 8 round and a 10 round, with the plastic base plates they are quite comfortable to carry.
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June 3, 2008, 03:01 PM | #8 |
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Well yeah spare mag.
Just isn't as comforting as having 36 rds on me for the 40 cal, 48 for the 9mm. Two spare 8 rd mags gives me 24 rds total. Also means more gear investment if I start carrying it more often. |
June 3, 2008, 03:12 PM | #9 |
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9mm probably holds the most in a normal length grip
If you consider 9mm single stacks, the standard seems to be an 8 round magazine for 9 total rounds in the loaded gun. I have a Sig P239 and a S&W model 39, both of which have 8 round single stack magazines. The somewhat smaller Kahr K9 has a 7 round flush fitting magazine that is single stack.
In .45, the Officer's frame guns like the Colt Defender or Kimber Ultra will take a Wilson 7 round magazine that protrudes slightly below the grip. The standard government 1911 will take an 8 round .45 magazine, of course. |
June 3, 2008, 03:27 PM | #10 |
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That was mainly what I was wondering. No reason to step down from 45 if all I gain is 1 rd.
38 super is just too expensive to shoot. It just becomes more gear if I switch carry guns now. I never bothered to consider 1911's before, and only got this one by chance. Going to cost me even more now. lol. |
June 3, 2008, 05:34 PM | #11 |
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There's no magic way to change the dimensions of the rounds or the frame, so all single stack guns are going to have essentially the same capacity for a given frame length. "Full-sized" frames will hold eight rounds of .45 (8+1 in the chamber), nine of .40/10mm, or ten of 9mm. Shorten the frame, and you get fewer rounds, extend the mag tube, and you get more.
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June 3, 2008, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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Chip McCormick makes a 10-rnd mag for 1911-45 acp. I have one and it is about 1/2 inch longer than the 8-rnd magazine from the same company. The extra length is much thinner than the grips on a 1911 so I don't think it makes it much harder to conceal.
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June 3, 2008, 08:32 PM | #13 |
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I have a mystery single stack mag
I have a mystery single stack mag. It's holds 380's or maybe a MAKAROV. I posted pics, emailed everyone I can thing of. NRA history museum, european museums, and the like. You tell me. I only have 15 380's rounds on hand and it could probably hold 5 more.
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June 3, 2008, 09:14 PM | #14 |
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The Kel=Tec P32 has an optional 10 round magazine so that is 10+1.
It doesn't exactly fit flush but does provide a grip extension and is single stack. |
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