Got a Wilson Mag today for my Kimber. Heard some good things about them and figured I'd get one to try out.

 

Workmanship looks good, cycles snap caps well, cycles hollow points too. Will take it for a spin on Sunday.

 

One issue: When the slide is locked back following the firing of the last round, the slide release will not go down with the magazine in place. It's not a major issue since you should be switching to a fresh magazine, or reloading, but it's weird it doesn't let me release the slide.

 

Slide release does work when magazine is loaded.

how tough is the spring in the mag ?

 

remove the slide, reinstall the slide stop and look too see if the mag obstructs the slide stop from releasing.

here is a pic of mine removed exposing the slide stop and showing mag placement.

 

 

how tough is the spring in the mag ?

 

remove the slide, reinstall the slide stop and look too see if the mag obstructs the slide stop from releasing.

here is a pic of mine removed exposing the slide stop and showing mag placement.

 

 

 

Yeah, I was looking at that. I think its the fact it's a very tough spring. I'll take it apart tomorrow, my thumbs hurt from all the installing of stuff on my AR.

I'm not sure if the spring is the issue here, but Wilson normally recommends loading new mags and letting them sit for a while.

I'm not sure if the spring is the issue here, but Wilson normally recommends loading new mags and letting them sit for a while.

 

Ok, so after some analysis, the reason the slide release is so difficult to press down is most likely due to a tough spring. As it wears in, it will become easier.

 

Loading the mags may not do much for the tightness, springs loosen up over time via loading and unloading... or so the legend goes.

 

Anyone else use these mags?

Wilson, Wilson/Rogers are some of finest 1911 mags extant. I've used them for over 20 years and the only issue is that, if you have the model with the polymer base plate, they will split in time. Easily and cheaply replaced. Use the ones with low-profile metal base plates in my carry gun. You can't go wrong with these mags.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Wilson, Wilson/Rogers are some of finest 1911 mags extant. I've used them for over 20 years and the only issue is that, if you have the model with the polymer base plate, they will split in time. Easily and cheaply replaced. Use the ones with low-profile metal base plates in my carry gun. You can't go wrong with these mags.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

Yeah, mine have the polymer.

One issue: When the slide is locked back following the firing of the last round, the slide release will not go down with the magazine in place. It's not a major issue since you should be switching to a fresh magazine, or reloading, but it's weird it doesn't let me release the slide.

It is not supposed to. With an empty magazine, the follower pushes up on the slide LOCK lever to lock the slide back. If you want to close the slide with an empty magazine installed, pull back on the slide with your weak hand and push down the lever with your strong hand.