[Frog48]

What do people think of "Triple K Brand" magazines? I bought a few of them as extras, in addition to the original mag that came with my Springfield GI 1911.

So far, I think these "Triple K Brand" mags totally suck. They dont slide in as nicely as the original. I've got to slam them in, or else they dont lock.

Anybody else have problems with this brand?

[10-Ring]

I've only bought Wilson mags so personally, I don't know. I do have a friend that has a huge variety of mags. Triple K mags seem to be just okay...some work, some don't work as well.

[Geno]

Kimber series I, 7-rounders, circa 1993ish (Still have a few)

Colt persent-day, 7-rounders (unfortunately only have a few)

Doc2005

[Frog48]

Thanks guys.

I was looking for Wilsons, since I've always heard good things about them. But the shop I was at didnt have any, so I got these which they had in stock.

Next time I am at a shop that has Wilsons, I'll pick some up, to compare to what I have.

[Old Fuff]

Sometimes the problem with hard-to-seat magazines is as much the fault of the magazine release as it is the magazine itself. Put a slight bevel on the lip just above the magazine release notch and see if things work a bit better.

[The_Shootist]

Just order them online - I find them reliable and have them for both my full size 1911 and my Colt Defender.

[TheFrontRange]

Just another vote for Wilson Combat mags...I have used the 8-rounders in a previous Kimber and use them today in my current Springfield Armory...truly top-notch equipment. I've used some of their earlier 7-rounders, too, and they were excellent as well.

[jonnyc]

Triple-K makes Pro-Mag look good! Trash!

For range use, I've had good luck with the pseudo govt. surplus mags from recent gun shows.

[Essex County]

I dont happen to have mag problems in my 1911s, but my buddies all swear by Wilson 47D's...Essex

[Technosavant]

Start with one of the various kinds you are considering. You'll figure out if your gun likes or hates that particular magazine. Then buy a bunch after a successful range trip.

Don't start out by sinking $100+ into a bunch of magazines your gun has never tried, even if others have sworn (on a stack of Bibles sitting upon their mothers' graves) that they work well in their particular 1911s. Example: some love the Wilsons, others can't get them to work. My gun likes the CMC PowerMags, others don't.

With 1911 magazines, more than most others, YMMV.

[mattw]

Wilson mags are just too expensive. I like MetalForm. Never tried Triple K, though.

[daysleeprx]

Wilson mags aren't that expensive. Natchez has them for 22 bucks each.

[Ditchtiger]

MecGar makes very good mags

[Ala Dan]

I avoid Triple K magazines in any self-loader~!:eek:

[Texas Colt]

I stay away from the Triple K mags as well. I've only ever used one Tripple K 1911 mag and it was junk.

I have had the best luck with Wilson, factory Colt, and Chip McCormick.

[Nicky Santoro]

Personally, I don't think you can't beat the 7 round Wilsons for reliability. they are as smooth as silk. That being said I have some Mec-Gars I use at the range which have been 100% out of the box. I wouldn't hesitate to trust my life to them.
FWIW
YMMV

[MICHAEL T]

I use Colt ,Chip or Wolff mags all have worked fine.

[FIREARMZ]

I only shoot wilson/rogers.

[Jim Watson]

McCormick Power Mags seem to have the best balance of price and quality.

Triple K is junk. A local guy said that since they are guaranteed, he just kept sending them back until he got one that worked, but that was for an obsolete gun with magazines available nowhere else.

[Steelcore]

Check out ammomans page for gi 7 rd mags.Hes got 10 for $79.

http://www.ammoman.com

[Bill_G]

chip mcormick are great (CMC) mags

[railroader]

I have Wilson, Mec-gar and Chip McCormick mags. They all work fine Mark

[The Lone Haranguer]

A local guy said that since they are guaranteed, he just kept sending them back until he got one that worked, but that was for an obsolete gun with magazines available nowhere else.

This is Triple K's only niche as far as I'm concerned. Some I had for a Ruger Mini-14 were useless. The rear of the magazine would drop down and the rifle's bolt would ride over the top of the cartridge case, actually bending the cartridge. And I got them from Brownells, no less. I just had Brownells refund my money.

[Longbow]

I like CMC's, but now I'm begining to like the Novak's too.

[adweisbe]

I have heard that the metal form 7 rounders with the dimpled follower iarethe bomb and most true to Browning's original design. No personal experience though.
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=1959
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=1322
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=11580
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=18378
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=15464

[Byron Quick]

I've had no problems with Wilson(I own four) or Metal Form(I own ten). Both brands work flawlessly in a Springfield Mil-Spec, Springfield Loaded, and Kimber Gold Match. The Metal Form have metal followers.

I have ten Metal Form magazines with plastic followers for my 10mm 1911's that have 'issues.' I attribute the 'issues' to the plastic followers. It seems to be a softer plastic than I've seen in other type magazines that don't have problems. The two Dan Wesson Razorbacks both come with Metal Form OEM magazines. They have metal followers and work perfectly.

[olivehead]

+1 for chip mccormick mags. i currently use only CMC shooting stars in 2 SA 1911s (a mil-spec and a loaded) and have never had a single problem. but as someone noted, every gun is different, even 2 of supposedly identical models, so always try one out first before buying multiples.

[adweisbe]

Regarding the ammoman "GI" magazines, they are supposedly junk... don't buy em.
http://forum.m1911.org/search.php?searchid=137175
These have been at the gun shows and on-line sellers for several years. One batch is a large rejected lot, code 30745. Whoever bought this lot went to alot of trouble to package them up in the fake wrapping, but considering that they probably got them for 25 cents each (or less), I guess selling them for $8 - $10 was worth the trouble. I bought a handful of these myself, and none of them would feed right.

Which matches the lot number on the magazines he is selling. I would steer cleer of him in general.


Oooh! Ooh! I found the perfect mags...

http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=18630
i bought $600 worth of metalform mags becuase i was not patient enough to do the group buy......ALL of them are TUNER specials, which means stainless steel, "becuase they are thicker and more durable than blue"... they are all 7 round, because all the experts said to get "ONLY" 7 rd capacity, all have the "dimple" follower, as well as all are welded bottom. , also all were ordered with the wolf extra power spring option../// in short they are SS 7 rd . welded bottom, extra power spring, dimpled follower... price is $20 each... will ship USPS priority , with deliver confirmation for $5... up to 7 mags... email me at hutch1510@yahoo.com if interested... thanks....

[foghornl]

USGI mags work form me in both my Springfield "GI-45" and Champion.

Hmmmm...where is the "Lot Number" on the GI mags?


Never mind...stamped on the baseplate. Sheeeeeshhh open eyes BEFORE striking keyboard.

[longeyes]

Never economize on mags; this is like economizing on tires for your vehicle.

I like Wilson 47Ds and McC. Power Mags. I've heard the Tripp Cobra Mags are very good but haven't bought any yet.

[kansas45]

Chip McCormic or Wilson Combat. I don't have anything that they won't work in.