Happy birthday to me :) (And carry question)

[1911ShooterTJ]

Hello everyone!

My 21st birthday was Jan 5th, and after saving up all summer at my job... I bought my dream gun. A Kimber Pro CDP



So I have a question. What is a good magazine for this gun? I'd prefer a 7-round. Now this is an aluminum frame, so I'm worried about the follower gouging the feed ramp. I have heard good things about Wilson magazines with the plastic follower. Anyone have any personal experience? Are they as reliable as the split metal followers with the dimple?

Thanks!
Tristan

 

[phreeq]

I've got a Kimber Pro Carry II and it runs just fine with the Wilson 47D (8 round).

I'm sure someone else who has put more than a couple hundred rounds thru one will chime in, but I love mine!

 

[Ala Dan]

Congrat's on the purchase, and as suggested Wilson 47D's should run great~!

 

[MikePGS]

I couldn't think of a better birthday present to yourself then that congratulations, and happy birthday.

 

[hceptj]

congrats...happy b-day...and wilson's get my vote also...

 

[never_summer]

haha i just bought a kimber for my 21st also, nice gun

 

[10-Ring]

Happy B'day & congrats! Most people go inexpensive for their first gun...where you gonna go from there???
I would go w/ Wilson mags

 

[1911ShooterTJ]

Thanks. Looks like I'll be ordering some Wilsons!

 

[orionengnr]

who said kids these days

have no sense or taste?
Good choice.

Mag info:

http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61318

 

[joesolo]

Ya saved all summer and bought a top quality gun. Way to go man. Good job and have fun shootin.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Why would the magazine follower touch the feed ramp? I don't believe this needs to be a factor in your decision.

 

[BucksDC]

Hello, Happy B-day

This post brought a big smile to my face. I am happy for you. Nice pistol!!
Enjoy it. Soon you'll have more than you can count.
BTW-You might be working all next summer to feed that 45

 

[1911ShooterTJ]

Actually this gun cost me $100 more than it should have...

$100 for dinner to smooth things over with the girlfriend for spending so much on a gun

And speaking of feeding... any known sources for cheap practice (ball) ammo?

 

[ugaarguy]

And speaking of feeding... any known sources for cheap practice (ball) ammo?

Wal-Mart usually has Blazer Brass for pretty reasonable prices. Sorry I don't the exact price; I'm currently in the Middle East working for Uncle Sam.

 

[phreeq]

Why would the magazine follower touch the feed ramp?

I can't remember where I saw it, but I have seen pictures of an aluminum framed 1911 that had the feed ramp chewed up by a split metal follower. That's why I went with a wilson for mine.

ETA: Here is the link: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=61318