*Warning*........bad 1911 mags

[SgtMojo67]

I purchased a Rock Island Tactical CS earlier this year. I went to Midway and purchased 3 Metalform officer size .45 ACP magazines. They are the 7 shot mags. Anyhow, all 3 magazines failed to feed the last round. The factory mag performed 100%. So before you flame, really I'm a 1911 newbie, I shouldn't have skimped on the mags. Being a police officer and carrying everytime I walk out the door, I can't say I would trust my life with their mags. I sent them an email asking them to replace the magson Friday. Hopefully they will make it right. Anyone else have problems with their mags?

 

[redmax51]

I purchased a Rock Island Tactical CS earlier this year. I went to Midway and purchased 3 Metalform officer size .45 ACP magazines. They are the 7 shot mags. Anyhow, all 3 magazines failed to feed the last round. The factory mag performed 100%. So before you flame, really I'm a 1911 newbie, I shouldn't have skimped on the mags. Being a police officer and carrying everytime I walk out the door, I can't say I would trust my life with their mags. I sent them an email asking them to replace the magson Friday. Hopefully they will make it right. Anyone else have problems with their mags?

No but.....


Chip McCormick or Wilson for self defense or duty FTW.

 

[AirMech74]

I agree with Redmax, I have a RIA tactical along with several Wilson Combat and Chip McCormick mags. I've always used Wilson Combat mags with my previous mags as well with no
hang ups.

 

[HiredHand]

Tripp Research Cobra Mags are my favorite.

 

[JD8]

That's weird, metalform are usually halfway decent 1911 mags.

 

[HiredHand]

Just a thought. Did you load the magazines and leave them fully loaded for a day or two. Sometimes the springs need to take a set before you start using them. I think even high end magazines recommend this procedure.

Another thought as I'm typing here, was the magazine follower trying to engage the slide stop too early?

 

[SgtMojo67]

Just a thought. Did you load the magazines and leave them fully loaded for a day or two. Sometimes the springs need to take a set before you start using them. I think even high end magazines recommend this procedure.

Another thought as I'm typing here, was the magazine follower trying to engage the slide stop too early?

seems that the followers have some play.....forward play. When I dropped the mag, the round had moved forward but didn't chamber......beats me...like I said, I'm a 1911 noob. I will have to take pics next time.

 

[Popjim]

Thanks for all the feedback on the mags. I was just getting ready to buy some more and your information will help me make a good choice!

 

[twoguns?]

Ive got a couple that I run through my RIA..never had a prob.Usually get the CM or Wilson...Tripp are good ,dont have any ,but I used some my buddy had. They ran fine....FMJ or HP boolits?

 

[ArGyLe64]

I have several different Chip McCormick mags and all have worked flawlessly in my 1911. I have the Power Mag, Power Mag+, and and regular. All work have had zero problems.