WTB 1911 Magazines

[Golden-Eagle]

Hi Guys. I just bought a new (to me) 1911 Taurus 45 cal and need to pick up a couple of extra magazines. Can anyone send me the right direction? I already made the mistake of going to Academy and wasted my time. Any help with sources for ammo for the range would also be appreciated. Thanks for the input!

 

[Guate_shooter]

It depends on what you are going to be doing with this mags, if you plan on running them hard (weekend matches), stick with the name brands (chip mc, wilson combat or trip research) this usually go for $35 each and will be more reliable and you will have parts available if needed.

If you want to practice at the range have reliability but not break the bank.
ACT Mags is the way to go they have an Anti Friction coating high gloss, most manufactures are now using ACT mags and stamping their logo on them (kimber, Taurus, S&W, Mec-Gar), you can actually use ACT mags and upgrade the guts for some Trip Research if you want a better setup as well, also ACT mags have a quick release of the bumper pad at the bottom very much like other newer auto's, push the pin and the guts come out for cleaning. THe other 1911 mags you have to push down on your folower to compress the spring then hold the spring down with something like a pick or small punch then wiggle the folower out and then your spring (lots of work) if u ask me.

I actually only use Wilson or ACT but thats a personal choice.

The cheapest place I found ACT mags is Top Gun Supply but they are currently out of stock.

Whatever you do stay away from Pro Mags

 

[Golden-Eagle]

Thanks for the input. That's exactly why I put out a call for help. I needed to do my homework. For now, the range is all I see happening. Years ago I burned through quite a bit of ammo and am trying to get reacquainted with the sport.

 

[Guate_shooter]

ACT mags also have a lifetime warranty/replacement on them just in case that makes it any better for you.

Then you can also pick the $10 Gun Show Special but not all guns like those and you have no kind of warranty, the coat on it is slim to none existing and with a little bit of use will rust not to mention cleaning them is a pain.

 

[Golden-Eagle]

I will check them out at the Show this we eked. Thanks!

 

[Leadfoot]

As a general rule, you can't go wrong with Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick mags for the 1911.

These are usually available at your better local gun retailers. McCormick's are usually around $20 and the Wilson's $30.

 

[Golden-Eagle]

Thanks. I will check them out. Those are most likely what I need.

 

[Golden-Eagle]

With the ACT magazines am I looking for the 1911c1 or the 1911c2 mag for the Taurus? It looks like Top Gun Sully now has both in stock.

 

[blackrussian]

This should be in parts and ammo.

 

[Leadfoot]

With the ACT magazines am I looking for the 1911c1 or the 1911c2 mag for the Taurus? It looks like Top Gun Sully now has both in stock.

Neither. These convert full size magazines to fit in compact (Officers) models which use a shorter magazine.

 

[Guate_shooter]

NEGATIVE, you are looking at a frame extension C1 & C2 for OFFICER model frames so they can take a Government (full size mag).

http://www.topgunsupply.com/act-mag-1911-officers-45-acp-7rd-magazine-blue.html
http://www.topgunsupply.com/act-mag-1911-govt-45-acp-8rd-nickel.html

 

[Golden-Eagle]

10-4. Thanks

 

[Guate_shooter]

But if you look at Mec-Gar is the SAME mag, since they use ACT Mags and re stamp them but you are paying $3 more.

http://www.topgunsupply.com/mec-gar-1911-govt-.45-acp-8rd-magazine-afc.html
http://www.topgunsupply.com/mec-gar-1911-govt-45-acp-8rd-magazine-nickel.html

 

[Guate_shooter]

This is their Distribuitor in the US, they are imported from Italy.

http://www.act-mag.com/index.php/home.html

 

[Golden-Eagle]

Thanks for the move to parts and ammo where it belongs. My Rookie mistake.