Now that I have decided which 1911 to get, I would like a little help as far as mags go. For those of you who own a TRP, which mags have been the most reliable for you?

I don't own a TRP, but I have a couple other 1911's in .45 ACP and the Wilsons have always worked for me. Last go round I bought some Chip McCormicks and they seem to be working fine also.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I use Wilson 47T 10 rounders. Yes they're expensive but they won't let you down.

Metalform, cmc, Tripp, Wilson combat.

Mine uses Chip McCormicks, Wilson Combat, Kimber pro mags, Sig 1911 mags and Ed Brown. All work great. Mec-Gar (8 and 10 rounders), Chip McCormick 10 rounders don't work due to the magwell on the TRP being too long.

Mine uses Chip McCormicks, Wilson Combat, Kimber pro mags, Sig 1911 mags and Ed Brown. All work great. Mec-Gar (8 and 10 rounders), Chip McCormick 10 rounders don't work due to the magwell on the TRP being too long.

 

I use the Chip McCormick 10 rd's in my TRP no problem, Im surprised they dont work in your Ray, I love mine!

I use the Chip McCormick 10 rd's in my TRP no problem, Im surprised they dont work in your Ray, I love mine!

 

Did you file down the plastic on the magazine? They wouldn't set in the magwell.

No? when I first got em i had to pop em in but now they actually fit better then my SA factory mags do!

No? when I first got em i had to pop em in but now they actually fit better then my SA factory mags do!

 

explain that?

I have run the Chip McCormick Shooting Star classics out of my Kimber Custom II and have had 0 issues. I also bought 10 of the cheap mags and have had 0 issues soo far with about 300 rounds down the tube.

 

 

Chip McCormick

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/31020086-1.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/31020226-1.html

 

Cheap Mags

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MAG270-36.html

explain that?

I have had no problems with them, when I first got them i had to pop em in a little harder then the SA mags, now they just slide in no problems. The 10 rd mags do stick out a bit from the grip but they work great.

I have had no problems with them, when I first got them i had to pop em in a little harder then the SA mags, now they just slide in no problems. The 10 rd mags do stick out a bit from the grip but they work great.

 

I have a Wilson Combat 10 rounder if you want to trade for an 8 rounder if you want.

The Wilson's seem to be recomended pretty much everywhere. 47 series or 500 series? Does it matter?

The Wilson's seem to be recomended pretty much everywhere. 47 series or 500 series? Does it matter?

 

47D IIRC are the common ones

I think the 47's are .45 ACP and the 500's are 9mm

I think the 47's are .45 ACP and the 500's are 9mm

 

The 500-9 is the 9mm. There are 4 different options in .45 500, 500B, 500c, 500BC. And 6 choices in the 47 series. (this is just the 8 rounders, even more when you include 7 and 10 rounders)

OK, I see now. The 500 series are their new ETM's (Elite Tactical Magazine). The ETM's have the witness slot further back on the magazine body. This is supposed to impart greater rigidity to the body of the mag. The 47 series mags have the slot on the vertical midline.

 

As for the various versions within the 500 family, it has to do with which base plate you want. A steel base would certainly help with free mag drop, but may be harder on the body of the mag (when it hits the ground). A polymer base absorbs some of that shock (and is prone to breakage - I keep spares), but adds little weight to help the mag drop free.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob