The New WILSON 1911 Magazines: Merged

QKShooter · September 28th, 2007, 04:40 PM

Mfr: WILSON COMBAT

Ultra-Reliable, Smooth Feeding Of All 8 Rounds; Same Size As Standard Mag

Wilson Combat applied 30 years of experience building high-performance 1911 magazines to develop this completely new, ultra-reliable 8-round magazine for combat, competition, or self-defense. Made with state-of-the-art materials using the latest manufacturing technology, these magazines are built tough to keep running in unforgiving, real-world conditions.
The body formed from extra-thick stainless steel, with the radius of each curve engineered to minimize stress points, virtually eliminates feed lip cracking and stress fatigue.
Even the position of the numbered witness holes toward the rear is designed to enhance structural integrity.
A proprietary welding, deburring, and polishing process provides an unusually strong, super-smooth seam to ensure snag-free follower movement and easy insertion in the mag well.
The non-tilt follower of self-lubricating polymer fully supports the ammo stack to prevent nose-dives, double feeds, and other hang-ups.
The mag body design puts less tension on the spring than most 7-round magazines, increasing spring life and making it easy to seat a fully loaded magazine with the slide closed.
The polymer base pad adds minimal bulk yet ensures a firm purchase even when your hands are wet; removes easily for cleaning. Numbers 1 through 10 stamped on the bottom help you mark each of your magazines to track usage and performance.

SPECS: 17-7 stainless steel, bright polished finish, with black polymer follower and base pad. 8‑round capacity.
$34.95 from Brownell's

Kompact9 · September 28th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Might have to try out a few of these...I have a birthday coming up and those will be a suggestion to my bride. Thanks for putting the information out there...

dunndw · September 28th, 2007, 06:51 PM

I picked up three of them a couple of weeks ago.
They ran flawlessly thorough any 1911 I used.

srfl · September 28th, 2007, 07:54 PM

I saw them today in Brownell's newsletter....very cool...should be good.

Thumper · September 28th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Instead of modifying a old design, this time they started from scratch. I might have to pick up a couple three myself!

gpsxplr · October 22nd, 2007, 08:27 AM

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/a_magazines_ETM.asp

Just curious if anyone has seen these.
I am thinking of ordering a couple.

Thoughts?

Mtbiker · October 22nd, 2007, 09:06 AM

The Wilson 47Ds I have have NEVER malfunctioned, ever. How are the new mags better? You can pick up a 47D for $25 if you search but the new mags are $35. No thanks, Wilson is good but they seem to be getting full of themselves.

Captain Crunch · October 22nd, 2007, 01:25 PM

I have to agree with Mtbiker here, the 47D mags are already good, so why do they need to be "improved"?

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

2400 · October 22nd, 2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpsxplr

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/a_magazines_ETM.asp

Just curious if anyone has seen these.
I am thinking of ordering a couple.

Thoughts?

If you try a couple, post your impressions of them.

I've got a couple of dozen 47D's and have never had a problem.

goawayfarm · October 22nd, 2007, 03:51 PM

Almost all the malfunctions I haver had with 1911s have been magazine related.

All of my Kimber's would not function all the time with their factory mags. Also, some of my other brand mags have had issues....with the exception of the Wilson ones....they seem to function really well.....

So will I be buying any of the new improved ones?......Yes, as soon as the price comes down!

September 28th, 2007, 04:40 PM	#1
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, USA Posts: 19,209	The New WILSON 1911 Magazines: Merged Mfr: WILSON COMBAT Ultra-Reliable, Smooth Feeding Of All 8 Rounds; Same Size As Standard Mag Wilson Combat applied 30 years of experience building high-performance 1911 magazines to develop this completely new, ultra-reliable 8-round magazine for combat, competition, or self-defense. Made with state-of-the-art materials using the latest manufacturing technology, these magazines are built tough to keep running in unforgiving, real-world conditions. The body formed from extra-thick stainless steel, with the radius of each curve engineered to minimize stress points, virtually eliminates feed lip cracking and stress fatigue. Even the position of the numbered witness holes toward the rear is designed to enhance structural integrity. A proprietary welding, deburring, and polishing process provides an unusually strong, super-smooth seam to ensure snag-free follower movement and easy insertion in the mag well. The non-tilt follower of self-lubricating polymer fully supports the ammo stack to prevent nose-dives, double feeds, and other hang-ups. The mag body design puts less tension on the spring than most 7-round magazines, increasing spring life and making it easy to seat a fully loaded magazine with the slide closed. The polymer base pad adds minimal bulk yet ensures a firm purchase even when your hands are wet; removes easily for cleaning. Numbers 1 through 10 stamped on the bottom help you mark each of your magazines to track usage and performance. SPECS: 17-7 stainless steel, bright polished finish, with black polymer follower and base pad. 8‑round capacity. $34.95 from Brownell's __________________ The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.

September 28th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#2
Kompact9 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 427	Might have to try out a few of these...I have a birthday coming up and those will be a suggestion to my bride. Thanks for putting the information out there... __________________ noli nothis permittere te terere...

September 28th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#3
dunndw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 806	I picked up three of them a couple of weeks ago. They ran flawlessly thorough any 1911 I used. __________________ "If I was an extremist, our founding fathers would all be extremists," he said. "Without them, we wouldn't have our independence. We'd be a disarmed British system of feudal subjectivity." My Gun Truths Blog The Tennessee Firearms Association

September 28th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#4
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,136	I saw them today in Brownell's newsletter....very cool...should be good. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

September 28th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#5
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,521	Instead of modifying a old design, this time they started from scratch. I might have to pick up a couple three myself! __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

October 22nd, 2007, 08:27 AM	#6
gpsxplr Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: maine Posts: 206	Wilson Combat ELITE TACTICAL MAGAZINE http://www.wilsoncombat.com/a_magazines_ETM.asp Just curious if anyone has seen these. I am thinking of ordering a couple. Thoughts? __________________ "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." ~Benjamin Franklin

October 22nd, 2007, 09:06 AM	#7
Mtbiker Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 479	The Wilson 47Ds I have have NEVER malfunctioned, ever. How are the new mags better? You can pick up a 47D for $25 if you search but the new mags are $35. No thanks, Wilson is good but they seem to be getting full of themselves. __________________ -Biker

October 22nd, 2007, 01:25 PM	#8
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 6,293	I have to agree with Mtbiker here, the 47D mags are already good, so why do they need to be "improved"? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. __________________ *Country First* *McCain ♦ Palin 08* Terry

October 22nd, 2007, 03:51 PM	#10
goawayfarm Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 1,929	Almost all the malfunctions I haver had with 1911s have been magazine related. All of my Kimber's would not function all the time with their factory mags. Also, some of my other brand mags have had issues....with the exception of the Wilson ones....they seem to function really well..... So will I be buying any of the new improved ones?......Yes, as soon as the price comes down! __________________ Quemadmoeum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est. "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

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