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What do you consider the most reliable and durable magazines?

The top two recommendations I've received were:

Wilson Combat
Chip McCormick Powermags

I've also used Metalform and Trip Research Cobra mags.

The 1911s I've purchased usually come with Mec-Gar or now Checkmate. The GSRs I have from the first gen were NOVAK mags.

Kimber has their own, but they are probably just someone else's branded. Looks like Nighthawk Custom uses ACT-MAG. Looks like Les Baer and Ed Brown probably have theirs made to their specifications.
 
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I use WILSON and McCORMICK magazines. Despite some complaints, I've never had an issue with the KIMBER magazines.


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I'd like to get down to one manufacturer if possible other than what comes with the gun.
 
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I have absolutely no issues with Checkmate 1911 magazines.



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I have absolutely no issues with Checkmate 1911 magazines.


Same here. Although I own a few 'botique' magazines just good old standard Checkmate mags with the hybrid feed lips have fed everything from multiple 1911's I own.
 
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I have absolutely no issues with Checkmate 1911 magazines.

Same here. Although I own a few 'botique' magazines just good old standard Checkmate mags with the hybrid feed lips have fed everything from multiple 1911's I own.

Here either. My DW came with a pair of Checkmate mags and they've been perfect. Otherwise, flip a coin or wait for a sale on either McCormick or Wilson mags and buy several, they're both worth the money. Avoid GI mags like the plague, especially later ones.
 
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Wilson for me.


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The Checkmate mags are less expensive than either McCormick or Wilson. Same for Metalform and Tripp Research.
 
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Wilson for me.

Same here, I think I have a dozen. 47D's are all I've used for decades and I would NEVER pay $34 for them. Wait for a sale!


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KimPro Tac-mag
 
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Wilson for me also
 
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Never had an issue with Wilson Combat mags


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Wilson and McCormick for me.

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Wilson ETM 24.99 at Brownells. Ed Brown 7rnd (Checkmate) 15.99 also on sale at Brownells.
 
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Tripp Research Cobra Magazines...

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I have used Chip McCormick mags and have been very happy with them over the years, hell decades really.


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Chip Mc's gave me LOTS of trouble in the gritty sandy conditions I used them in. Sold them all.

I have some Baer mags (look like Wilson's to me?) and while I haven't done much with them, they're a pain to clean, which I do a lot.

Much like my P220 mags, my 1911 ACT Mag split in several places, only without ever having fired a shot. Knowing the junk they can be I only use it as a Barney mag and it still split.

I have 22 Metalform mags of all variation, their most expensive one's down to their low/mid range ones. No complaints or issues.

I had some feed issues with the 10mm I had that I believe were mag related. (Checkmate's)


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I prefer the etm to the 47d for easily getting round #8


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I use Tripp and McCormick. Wilson mags are excellent.
 
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