Purple Patrick 638 Posted August 4, 2016 So I'm getting my first 1911 in a few weeks (S&W) and I've been researching mags for it. There seems to be a few really goodmanufacturers Wilson, Tripp, CMC and more. The ones I'm interested are the 10rd CMC mags for range and defensive use. I believe it comes with 2 factory mags I could use if I ever carried it. So what are your guys opinions? Anyone use them? They seem to be at a great price point as well this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted August 4, 2016 I use PowerMags, Shooting Star, and Match Mags in my 1911s and Camp 45. All work as designed, No problems. Even work well with Bullseye loads, which are some of the biggest bunnyfart loads one shoots in 45ACP. Never had any reason to doubt them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 4, 2016 So I'm getting my first 1911 in a few weeks (S&W) and I've been researching mags for it. There seems to be a few really goodmanufacturers Wilson, Tripp, CMC and more. The ones I'm interested are the 10rd CMC mags for range and defensive use. I believe it comes with 2 factory mags I could use if I ever carried it. So what are your guys opinions? Anyone use them? They seem to be at a great price point as well this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Chips and Wilson are fine. Never tried 10 rounders. They also come in 7 and 8...You realize the 10 will stick out? You also didn't mention if you are getting a 9mm, 10mm or 45..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted August 4, 2016 Chips and Wilson are fine. Never tried 10 rounders. They also come in 7 and 8... You realize the 10 will stick out? You also didn't mention if you are getting a 9mm, 10mm or 45..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I am aware it will stick out that's why I mentioned the factory mags for carry. It's a 45 this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichP 115 Posted August 4, 2016 Magazines, even though they may be very high quality from a good manufacturer, can work well in some 1911's and not so good in others. I have seen some guns choke-up with 10-rounders, so I tend to stay away from them in general. Consistently, I have seen the best results with Wilson ETM 8 rounders. Cobra/Tripp 8's are also very good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted August 4, 2016 I wouldn't stake my life on a 10-round 1911, .45 ACP magazine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted August 4, 2016 I wouldn't stake my life on a 10-round 1911, .45 ACP magazine.Anecdotal evidence or just opinion? this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted August 4, 2016 Anecdotal evidence or just opinion? this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count I've seen more malfunctions with 10 round mags than with 7 or 8 round ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted August 4, 2016 I wouldn't stake my life on a 10-round 1911, .45 ACP magazine. Buy the Wilson's 47-T The Bureaucrat IMHO, the BEST 10 round mag for a 1911 45 available. I ran the CMC's for a few years until they failed me one too many time at a match. Never had a issue with the Wilson's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted August 5, 2016 Buy the Wilson's 47-T The Bureaucrat IMHO, the BEST 10 round mag for a 1911 45 available. I ran the CMC's for a few years until they failed me one too many time at a match. Never had a issue with the Wilson's. What game/division were you shooting a 45 with 10 rounders? Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted August 5, 2016 What game/division were you shooting a 45 with 10 rounders? Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk USPSA L-10 I might have a random mag or 2 but the ONLY mags I use in matches or HD are Wilsons. The 47D's and 47T's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted August 5, 2016 Good to hear about the Wilson's. I'll probably grab 2 10 rounders and a bunch of CMC 8 rounders. Unless there is a cheaper/better 8 rounder? this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted August 5, 2016 Good to hear about the Wilson's. I'll probably grab 2 10 rounders and a bunch of CMC 8 rounders. Unless there is a cheaper/better 8 rounder? this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Cmc are good 8 rounders. Throw a base pad on them and you're gtg. Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted August 5, 2016 As noted before, it does depend on the gun. I use Chip McCormick 10 round power mags a lot in competition (in a Kimber) and they have literally been 100.0 percent reliable. I'm approaching 100.00 percent. Not one problem, ever. The combination is freakishly reliable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted August 6, 2016 the wilson 47-d are again IMHO the best 8 round mags to buy better than the CMC. Order the 47-DE and the basepad is slightly longer. When I 1st started shooting the mags I got for my 1911 were all CMC 8 & 10 round mags. Once I got involved in competitive shooting, I found out I had some issues with the CMC's. I ended up replacing all the mags I had with Wilsons. Plus they have a LIFETIME warranty if you were to need it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted August 6, 2016 10 rounders http://shopwilsoncombat.com/10-Round/products/372/ 8 rounders (i prefer the 47 DE) http://shopwilsoncombat.com/8-Round/products/371/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Combat Auto 174 Posted August 9, 2016 The best 8 round mags are the Wilson FLATWIRE mags. These are all I use in 8 at this point. The 10 Round Cip M. mags with the most recent follower design are great (last time I was on their site they had 2 flavors). I have 3 of them and yet to have a single failure with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted August 9, 2016 Buy the Wilson's 47-T The Bureaucrat IMHO, the BEST 10 round mag for a 1911 45 available. I ran the CMC's for a few years until they failed me one too many time at a match. Never had a issue with the Wilson's. I have seen multiple bureaucrat mags have the welded on nubbin come off after repeated use. Imo the Tripp and CMC mags where the floor plate prevents over insertion are a more reliable design. Cmc need regular maintenance of the feed lips every few thousand rounds or when stepped on. They may also need the base plate to be trimmed up to match the gun. Tripp seem to be tougher and to tighter tolerances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites