Pinned&Recessed
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What is the deal with +1 or +2 mags for 1911s and Hi-Powers?
I thought the standard capacity for a 1911 is 7, but I see 8-round mags that are still flush with the base of the grip. What do they do? Trim the spring, different follower, what?
Similarly, what do they do to get 15-round Hi-Power mags? I thought standard cap for a BHP is 13 rounds, but I see 15-rounders for sale all the time. Is it the same deal as the +1 1911 mags?
Also, what's the deal on loading a full 13 rounds in a Hi-Power mag? Ayoob says not to as it'll not feed properly if left loaded like that for a while. So what's the solution if you want 13+1 in your Hi-Power? Carry a 15-rounder downloaded by 2 or what?
I thought the standard capacity for a 1911 is 7, but I see 8-round mags that are still flush with the base of the grip. What do they do? Trim the spring, different follower, what?
Similarly, what do they do to get 15-round Hi-Power mags? I thought standard cap for a BHP is 13 rounds, but I see 15-rounders for sale all the time. Is it the same deal as the +1 1911 mags?
Also, what's the deal on loading a full 13 rounds in a Hi-Power mag? Ayoob says not to as it'll not feed properly if left loaded like that for a while. So what's the solution if you want 13+1 in your Hi-Power? Carry a 15-rounder downloaded by 2 or what?