MoreIsLess
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I didn't know t he Range Officer was available in stainless. If so, I want one.
Good 1911 in 9mm
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JTQ
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Deleted, bad information. Sorry.
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Ed Ames
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TCM is longer than 9x19 so the .38 super mag is probably just right in terms of length. I don't know if the feed lips are the same. A coupe mags of 9mm without problems is not a rigorous test but the official shared magazine does seem to work.
I have not tried, yet.
I have not tried, yet.
bigfatdave
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1 - TCM mags are modified doublestack .38super magazines. They feed 9x19mm and .22TCM, and the gun is designed to work with those mags. My early magazines are actually marked ".38S" on the body and have no-name baseplates.
2 - $40 is a bit steep, unless they're shipping free and you just want one
3 - The Para mags are hit or miss, don't have a warranty, and will require modification of the feed lips. From what I read on 1911forum, some work, some don't, exactly why remains something of a mystery. Armscor mags, on the other hand, have an Armscor warranty and actually work as-is ... so why people would order the wrong mag on purpose and then damage it is a complete mystery to me.
4 - If you want Armscor stuff, check at Armscor!
From the Armscor website:
54180 - MECGAR (FS TCM) 17 Round : $34.95
http://us.armscor.com/products/22-tcm-standard-micro-mag-9mm
The parts browser is the little "hammer & wrench" icon on that page.
5 - My advice:
Call Armscor in Nevada and order some mags that work.
Normal business hours for Nevada on weekdays: 1-775-537-1444 (if that doesn't work, try --1445)
Last time I checked, calling will open up the world of cheap USPS shipping, while the website(s) all just use UPS as a non-changeable default method.
6 - TCM grips
You didn't mention which grips you got, but if you dislike the plastic factory grips and don't want to order Para replacement grips and take tools to them, Armscor has pretty nice VZ grips for $75, and they actually fit the TCM properly.
4528HVZ - VZ Operator Grips 1911-A2 : $75.00
2 - $40 is a bit steep, unless they're shipping free and you just want one
3 - The Para mags are hit or miss, don't have a warranty, and will require modification of the feed lips. From what I read on 1911forum, some work, some don't, exactly why remains something of a mystery. Armscor mags, on the other hand, have an Armscor warranty and actually work as-is ... so why people would order the wrong mag on purpose and then damage it is a complete mystery to me.
4 - If you want Armscor stuff, check at Armscor!
From the Armscor website:
54180 - MECGAR (FS TCM) 17 Round : $34.95
http://us.armscor.com/products/22-tcm-standard-micro-mag-9mm
The parts browser is the little "hammer & wrench" icon on that page.
5 - My advice:
Call Armscor in Nevada and order some mags that work.
Normal business hours for Nevada on weekdays: 1-775-537-1444 (if that doesn't work, try --1445)
Last time I checked, calling will open up the world of cheap USPS shipping, while the website(s) all just use UPS as a non-changeable default method.
6 - TCM grips
You didn't mention which grips you got, but if you dislike the plastic factory grips and don't want to order Para replacement grips and take tools to them, Armscor has pretty nice VZ grips for $75, and they actually fit the TCM properly.
4528HVZ - VZ Operator Grips 1911-A2 : $75.00
wally
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For the 9mm/TCM look for Meg-Gar Para P-18 9mm mags.
That is why I said to look for the Mec-Gar P-18 mags, they hold 17 rounds. The Para mags hold 18 and it likely is why they are hit and miss -- they crammed in one too many for reliability (which changes the stacking inside the magazine body so only loading 17 rounds isn't a solution).
Buying the Armscor mags is safest, but they are made by either Meg-Gar or Act-Mag.If they feed 100% with 9mm they are 9mm mags. 38 Super mags release too early to be reliable with 9mm ammo because the 1911-A2 mag well is .45ACP/.38Super in size, been there, done that, I've a pair of the RIA 1911-A2 9mm that the TCM is based on.
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