Chip McCormick 8 rnd 1911 mags

rocky · January 19th, 2006, 11:40 PM

Anyone try em in a SA champ.? I ordered 2 , they work flawlessly with FMJ, but not with HP's. I looked em over and they seem to have a larger mouth/feed area on the front. So I tried swapping the springs and follower into a colt mag I have. Trying to get 8 rnd reliable mags. As I do not have my SA right now, will have to wait and see if they work.

Bud White · January 19th, 2006, 11:54 PM

Does the Champ have a Fully ramped barrel ??

It is a Alum frame right ?

rocky · January 19th, 2006, 11:58 PM

full ramped barrel, alum. frame.

Bud White · January 20th, 2006, 12:02 AM

Ok if its a full ramped barrel that extends down into the frame where bullet hit it and not the frame the CMC mags will be ok

If its like the Kimbers the mag follower will tearup the frame..

Other wise the CMC's should work they work well in my springfield's

Hope im clear enough what im trying to say

Optr23 · January 20th, 2006, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky

Anyone try em in a SA champ.? I ordered 2 , they work flawlessly with FMJ, but not with HP's. I looked em over and they seem to have a larger mouth/feed area on the front. So I tried swapping the springs and follower into a colt mag I have. Trying to get 8 rnd reliable mags. As I do not have my SA right now, will have to wait and see if they work.

Rocky
I have also ordered Chip McCormick mags and have not received them yet. My new Wilson's will not allow the slide to lock open after my last shot. I had sent my SA Champion back to SA also and I ordered a Wilson Bullet Proof Slide stop but this did not solve.
I too am searching for a solution, I hope Chip Mags will work, if not it's going back to SA for more work.
Update me if you find a solution.

Bud White · January 20th, 2006, 12:05 AM

Also for Carry ive had the best luck with Wilson 47D mags then are the 8 rounders with a thin slam pad ..

Its what i carry when i carry a 1911

rocky · January 20th, 2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Optr23

Rocky
I have also ordered Chip McCormick mags and have not received them yet. My new Wilson's will not allow the slide to lock open after my last shot. I had sent my SA Champion back to SA also and I ordered a Wilson Bullet Proof Slide stop but this did not solve.
I too am searching for a solution, I hope Chip Mags will work, if not it's going back to SA for more work.
Update me if you find a solution.

Looks like we have identical pistols. The CM mags would place the hP nose into the frame below the feed ramp. I have green finish worn where the hit. Will try the mag swap when my Champ returns. Does your slide stop keep the slide locked open without a mag in it? I could seat a mag or shake the pistol and have mine drop.

Optr23 · January 20th, 2006, 12:25 AM

Yes, we have the same gun. I first sent mine back for reaming and polishing, as it would not feed HP's. Now it feeds flawlessly but my wilsons will not lock open. My wilson mags are loose but SA's are tight. I am shooting tomorrow to test but I really look forward to getting my CM mags. I love the wilsons and they feed better.

Are you having slide stop issues after last shot?

Optr23 · January 20th, 2006, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky

Looks like we have identical pistols. The CM mags would place the hP nose into the frame below the feed ramp. I have green finish worn where the hit. Will try the mag swap when my Champ returns. Does your slide stop keep the slide locked open without a mag in it? I could seat a mag or shake the pistol and have mine drop.

My slide does not lock open with wilsons, but it does lock open with my SA mags. Even with my new wilson slide stop this keeps occuring
in the same manner.

rocky · January 20th, 2006, 12:46 AM

slide stop will not stay open with out a mag in the gun. I can lock it back, but it will drop by itself. HP's ran good thru my SA mags. My CM mags kept the slide locked open too.

January 19th, 2006, 11:40 PM	#1
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,083	Chip McCormick 8 rnd 1911 mags Anyone try em in a SA champ.? I ordered 2 , they work flawlessly with FMJ, but not with HP's. I looked em over and they seem to have a larger mouth/feed area on the front. So I tried swapping the springs and follower into a colt mag I have. Trying to get 8 rnd reliable mags. As I do not have my SA right now, will have to wait and see if they work.

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January 19th, 2006, 11:54 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Does the Champ have a Fully ramped barrel ?? It is a Alum frame right ?

January 19th, 2006, 11:58 PM	#3
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,083	full ramped barrel, alum. frame.

January 20th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Ok if its a full ramped barrel that extends down into the frame where bullet hit it and not the frame the CMC mags will be ok If its like the Kimbers the mag follower will tearup the frame.. Other wise the CMC's should work they work well in my springfield's Hope im clear enough what im trying to say

January 20th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#6
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Also for Carry ive had the best luck with Wilson 47D mags then are the 8 rounders with a thin slam pad .. Its what i carry when i carry a 1911

January 20th, 2006, 12:25 AM	#8
Optr23 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 39	Yes, we have the same gun. I first sent mine back for reaming and polishing, as it would not feed HP's. Now it feeds flawlessly but my wilsons will not lock open. My wilson mags are loose but SA's are tight. I am shooting tomorrow to test but I really look forward to getting my CM mags. I love the wilsons and they feed better. Are you having slide stop issues after last shot?

January 20th, 2006, 12:46 AM	#10
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,083	slide stop will not stay open with out a mag in the gun. I can lock it back, but it will drop by itself. HP's ran good thru my SA mags. My CM mags kept the slide locked open too.