Looking for Mag for a Colt Vest Pocket 25ACP

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I have Colt M1908, aka the Colt Vest Pocket. It was purchased new by my Grandfather. My father left it to me when he passed. It is a neat little fire arm. I am looking for a couple mags to save the original.

I see the Mec-Gar makes mags for the Baby Browning, will they work in the Colt? Or does anyone know where I can order mags for this this gun?

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tjg
 
Generally speaking aftermarket magazine don't work very well, but you might get an exception. If necessary, order one - and if it works order a second.

Original magazines sometimes turn up, but are costly. Beware of cracked lips.

One other thing. Most of Browning's designs were well thought out, but this one has a flaw. The firing pin has a long nose, which also acts as the ejector. When ejecting fired cases there isn't any problem, but when you eject a loaded round the firing pin/ejector will hit the primer dead center while the case is halfway pulled out of the chamber. :eek:

So if you have to eject a live round, first remove the magazine and then pull the slide back gently. The round will usually tumble down the magazine well. Practice with a dummy round or fired case, and don't dry fire without a fired case in the chamber. Otherwise you may break off that long firing pin nose.

Other then this issue you have a fine little gun.

Oh... and no. The Baby Browning magazines won't work, but those made for the Browning model 1906 Vest Pocket Model will. For a magazine try: www.e-gunparts.com But unless you specify "Colt original" you'll get an aftermarket magazine of questionable quality.
 
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