Extra mags for Rock Island 1911

[matt_s07]

I picked up a Rock Island 1911 over the weekend. I wanted to introduce myself to the 1911 world and thought, for $420, why not. Who makes good extra mags and where can I get them? Thanks!

 

[viking499]

Act or Novaks probably came with the gun. I recently pick some Checkmate and Metalform mags. Both brands have ran smooth, but have not seen a lot of use. I am sure that there are others out there that work without problems.

Seems like your higher dollar mags are worth the extra money over the lifetime of shooting.

 

[Water-Man]

CheckMate at topgunsupply.com

 

[piece of meat]

all i can say is avoid buying the 10-round wilson combat mags, the one i got would routinely cause a jam especially the last round. never had any problems with the standard 8-round mags

 

[jmr40]

I've had good luck with Chip McCormick mags. The 8, 7 and even the 10 round mags have worked fine for me.

The Wilson's are supposed to be the best. I have several and they have been perfect, but the McCormicks I've owned have never let me down either and they are about 50% less expensive.

 

[tkopp]

Kimber mags work well for me.

 

[Mooseman]

wilson 47d mags work well in mine

 

[atomd]

CheckMate at topgunsupply.com

Correct!

 

[railroader]

Chip McCormick mags. Mark

 

[possum]

I've had good luck with Chip McCormick mags. The 8, 7 and even the 10 round mags have worked fine for me.

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I have never had an issue with them either.

 

[skoro]

The McCormick "shooting star" magazines have been flawless and are relatively inexpensive.

 

[Darthbauer]

I used nighthawk custom one's in the 1911 I had and they worked great and were pretty cheap from Brownell's.

 

[matrem]

Kimber mags work well for me.

I'll bet a dozen doughnuts that Chip McCormick makes those Kimber mags.

 

[Trey83]

I've had good luck with Act mags but they weren't being used in a RIA 1911.

 

[Walkalong]

If it won't run with this Check-Mate GI style mag from Top Gun Supply, it isn't the mags fault. Buy a couple or three. Their 8 round mag is very good as well. I love my Check-Mate mags. I prefer the "hybrid or "GI" feed lips.

 

[Snowdog]

I use the five Chip McCormick 8-round mags that I bought for my Kimber for my RIA. They all work perfectly.

 

[matt_s07]

Thanks for the mag tips! Time for me to stock up and hit the range!

 

[dogngun]

I use only old USGI or Colt made mags for my ARMSCOR 1911 -

they are 1911 pistols an dany mag will work in them, but I have never had any failures with the old mags, so that's my preference. It is a carry pistol and very reliable and accurate, long-lasting.

Check the 1911.org site for ARMSCOR/RIA pistols and you will find a lot of happy owners.


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