Gregory Gauvin
New member
I have a PT1911, customized of course - as the factory set ups are...well...not on par to anything I would own.
I found that SA 7 round GI mags work great in this gun. I carry the gun with a SA 7 rounder, 100% reliable. The factory Taurus magazines, to me, feel as though they have weak springs. Compared to my Springfield mags, the Taurus springs are very light - yet they are new mags from the factory! I only use them for range practice. I occasionally experience problems with these mags. Sometimes the round jumps ahead of the extractor, or if the base of the mag is pushed upwards I run into some malfunction.
I DO like the fact they hold 8 rounds, instead of 7. For carry purposes, I would prefer to roll with 8+1 rather than 7+1, however, I am looking for a 8 round magazine, flush fit, without the bumper base. Years ago it was told to me, that the only reliable 8 rounders were the ones with the bumper bases, as the flush fit mag springs were weak as they were cut to accommodate the extra round.
I am interested in flush fit mags for carry. Specifically, I would like to know how the Chip McCormick Shooting Star Magazine 1911 Government, Commander 45 ACP 8-Round Steel mags hold up. Last round hang ups? Weak springs? Or are these very reliable mags? Also, does the follower have the little "bump" on top like SA mags do? I have heard that little "bump" plays a role in something. I see no reason to utilize a 7 round flush fit mag if an 8 round flush fit mag functions just as reliably.
I found that SA 7 round GI mags work great in this gun. I carry the gun with a SA 7 rounder, 100% reliable. The factory Taurus magazines, to me, feel as though they have weak springs. Compared to my Springfield mags, the Taurus springs are very light - yet they are new mags from the factory! I only use them for range practice. I occasionally experience problems with these mags. Sometimes the round jumps ahead of the extractor, or if the base of the mag is pushed upwards I run into some malfunction.
I DO like the fact they hold 8 rounds, instead of 7. For carry purposes, I would prefer to roll with 8+1 rather than 7+1, however, I am looking for a 8 round magazine, flush fit, without the bumper base. Years ago it was told to me, that the only reliable 8 rounders were the ones with the bumper bases, as the flush fit mag springs were weak as they were cut to accommodate the extra round.
I am interested in flush fit mags for carry. Specifically, I would like to know how the Chip McCormick Shooting Star Magazine 1911 Government, Commander 45 ACP 8-Round Steel mags hold up. Last round hang ups? Weak springs? Or are these very reliable mags? Also, does the follower have the little "bump" on top like SA mags do? I have heard that little "bump" plays a role in something. I see no reason to utilize a 7 round flush fit mag if an 8 round flush fit mag functions just as reliably.