Cpt Dan Blodgett Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Wow, who would have thought. Really interesting articles Quote
DUSTY BODDAMS Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 iv'e had good luck out of my ww2 mags and colt mags and my cm mags but i run 230 rn. about the same profile as a fmj i did buy some cheap mags when i first started playing this game and they were so out of spec and so poorly made that they became wet mold mags for my leather maker friend. so i guess they did serve a purpose, just not the one intended! ;D..............dusty Quote
Uno Mas Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 At the Convention, the Wild Bunch Illuminaughty were very high on the Tripp follower. They said the Chip McCormick follower could move forward and drag on the front of the mag well. I grabbed my SW1911 out of the safe, and sure enough, there was a drag line where the pointed end of the Chip follower contacted the frame. No wonder the damn things wouldn't drop free. I just ordered seven of the Tripp followers and springs. The Convention just paid for itself. Quote
Pecos Clyde Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 UM Likely you spoke to the one of the same guys that initially told me how great TRIPP mags were. I just kinda thought that was his opinion. After inspecting my Colt XSE I found the same thing you did on your pistol.....and now I own TRIPP magazines. The worst thing was after I bought the Tripps I had to tell him he was right......hated that..... Had them aboout a year now and they have worked great thus far. Quote
Uno Mas Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Got the package from Tripp. Faaast shipping. I've already installed the first spring/ follower upgrade. The Tripp spring is about an inch and a half longer and is significantly stiffer. The Tripp follower is also a robust affair. Some instructions would have been nice. Tripp obviously figured that any moron could change a mag spring and follower. He was wrong. Once I tried every conceivable incorrect approach, it only took me a couple of minutes, a punch, an eraser-tipped pencil, several Band-aides, and an Imperial gallon of Bactine to effect the change. Looks good. Now for some range time to see how my Smidt likes the new configuration. Quote
Wild Bodie Tom Posted December 27, 2011 Posted December 27, 2011 I will have some for sale here soon. Getting some more samples right now. Will advise when that happens......... YES they work very well........ Quote
Ranger Marlin Ruger Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 I bought 4 cheap magazines from The Sportsman Guide that work very well in both my Taurus and my Ruger. I bought a few more and not one of them would even go into the gun. I sent them back in exchange for 12 of their stainless steel magazines. They all worked in both my 1911s, sort of, they did not want to lock the slide back on the last shot. To fix this I purchased 12 hybrid followers from Tripp Enterprises and they work perfectly in both guns. Quote
Wild Bodie Tom Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Okay, so not to be too much of a butthead (I know, too late...), what did it finally end up costing for the "deal" magazines? inquiring minds always want to know. Thanks So does say 18 bucks sound out of line for one that REALLY works????????? Just a question......... Quote
Ranger Marlin Ruger Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Deal mags cost just under $8 each (I purchased when Sportsman Guide had free shipping) Tripp followers cost just under $8 each with shipping Total for each mag around $16. Quote
Wild Bodie Tom Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Well, if I ask eighteen bucks for a great mag, then sounds like that may work.......... Kinda what I had thought........ And yes, they do work!!!!!!!!!!! No modifications needed, they run as they should out of the package. Just cost more anywhere you would find them retail...... Stil working out the details, but hopefully soon. Thanks Tom Quote
DeaconKC Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I have had great reliability from Mec Gar, either 7 or 8 round mags [yup, I know you can't use the 8s in WB]. Quote
Pecos Clyde Posted May 12, 2012 Author Posted May 12, 2012 I have had great reliability from Mec Gar, either 7 or 8 round mags [yup, I know you can't use the 8s in WB]. Hey DKC Reference the 8 round magazines.....YUP YOU CAN!!! In either case you can only load a maximum of 5 rounds though. PC Quote
JD-KID70 Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Howdy Wild Bodie Tom will you have any of those mags at EoT ?? I said to a mate of mine about them kiwi witch doctor so he maybe keen to look at them catch ya JD Quote
Wild Bodie Tom Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Sold out.........Sorry. They didn't last too long.......LOL Quote
JD-KID70 Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 WBT would you do another run of them ?? post overseas take visa ?? got CMC mags off SASS last year work OK have not had a prob with them JD Quote
riverdog Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 I use a ww2 colt repro with army surplus mags -very reliable combo- Riverdog Quote
Ranger Dunn Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 I have Tripp and other(Wild Bodie Tom), all have worked perfectly in both my 1911's so far! Quote
Col. Leigh Thal Ludlow Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 So far, the stock Springfield mags have run without a hitch. I sometimes run metal form mags with a lanyard loop, just watch the position of your hand when you seat them or in an emergency "tap, rack, bang" situation! :'( Quote
dragonhilldave Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 Kimber mags. i have found them to be reliable in my Springfield 1911. Quote
Pancho Peacemaker Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Just finished the Texas Wild Bunch state match. I took a bunch of old Colt mags with me. Had about a dozen "last round" FTF (almost always old mag spring probem.) These mags were all over 20 years old and had 1000's of rounds through them. My mistake. Need new mags. I was looking at Wilson Combat Service mags (no base bumper). I shoot Traditional and these look like they will pass muster. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=45494/avs%7CMake_3=1911/Product/1911-45-ACP-SERVICE-MAGAZINE Does anyone else use these for WB traditional? How do you like them? Quote
DUSTY BODDAMS Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 howdy pancho, enjoyed meeting you at the state match and shooting with you. lots of fun! i actually bought three of these and have been using them for about 6-7 months and they are really well made, full legal for wb. i have no problems and no complaints. try you a few and see how they work for you. dusty boddams Quote
promocop Posted November 11, 2012 Posted November 11, 2012 Well, Ive read this post since I got my Colt 1911 reproduction model I bought four additional 'off the shelf' Colt type mags. Along with the two that came with the gun, I went to the range. WELL, three of them would not lock back the slide, two of them would not drop constantly and so, after about 500 rds of ball FMJ ammo to get the gun warmed up I came home and bought 6 new M'Cormick mags from Brownells. Put the four in the junk drawer and the original two I packed up in the box. Nuff said Quote
Frenchy Cannuck Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 I bought some Ruger mags to go with my SR1911, took em to the range loaded em all up with 7 each and all worked without a hitch. We'll see what the future brings! Frenchy Quote
Doc Holliday GJ Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 have used kimpro mags with no issues at all, they were borrowed. cannot find any at a reasonable price, but have found a dealer with plenty of cmc (mccormick) mags. What are the most durable/reliable he has the classics and match grade(has no powermags without pads unfortunately)? Quote
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