What is our best selling, least complained about 1911 magazine?
The best selling 1911 magazine is hands down the Wilson Combat 1911 magazines. We couldn’t narrow it down to just one magazine because there are several different types of magazine bases that competition shooters might want something that a CCW owner doesn’t want or need. The Wilson 47D is our most popular 8rd 1911 magazine and the #47 is the most popular 7rd, but the Elite Tactical Magazines have gained ground for the competition shooters. The ETM magazines have a number base plate and the windows are in a different cut than the tradition Wilson magazines. They are higher priced than the Chip McCormick Magazines which come in as a close 2nd as far as sales.
The thing that many 1911 firearms seem to have trouble with are the magazine follower/hold open tabs. Many of the GI magazines wear and bend but the one piece Wilson Combat Magazines have a more reliable balance and catch that holds the firearm open when the last round has been fired. I personally don’t have an issue carrying 45acp ball ammo because when I carry that gun it’s usually when I’m up in the mountains and more likely going to have to use it against and animal than in a highly populated area where over penetration might be an issue. I have heard rumors that 8rd magazines are not as reliable as the 7rd magazines but I have never witnessed that.