Pretty sure that's an old pic... I haven't seen $2.xxx regular in a few years, and for a while I lived across the mountain in East TN, where gas is 10 to 20 cents cheaper than western NC.I see the prices of gasoline there is alot less than it is here. We pay $3.85 to $4.00 a gallon for super unleaded gas here.
You can get both to see which works better for you.
You may also want to get some replacement recoil springs. With more generous tapered chamber/mouth RIA Tactical has, it will suffer less "return to full battery" issues but quality recoil springs will soften the recoil and muzzle flip.
Most factory 16 lb springs will quickly become 15 lb springs (some even after several hundred rounds) and add to slide failing to fully return to battery issues and increase the muzzle flip/felt recoil.
I use Wolff variable power and Wilson Combat recoil springs (around $7). 16/16.5/17 lbs for lighter target loads and 17/18/18.5 for factory/defensive rounds. They reduce the muzzle flip/felt recoil and makes shooting more comfortable/enjoyable.
Springs are wear items. They will all wear out with use. It doesn't matter what type of gun you have, if you use it enough, the springs will wear out.stinger 327 wrote,
I have never heard of changing the magazine springs or recoil springs in pistols like Glock, Sig, Browning, Smith & Wesson or Beretta. Is this something specific to the 1911 gun?
Get the stainless 8 round McCormick PowerMag http://www.cmcmags.com/Powermags.htmlThat's what I will do is get one Wilson and one CMC. But which one would I get? I notice there seems to be different models of clips in both brands and I don't mean 7, 8 or 10 rounds just model name. I will get the 8 rd. magazines.
Springs are wear items. They will all wear out with use. It doesn't matter what type of gun you have, if you use it enough, the springs will wear out.
Get the stainless 8 round McCormick PowerMag http://www.cmcmags.com/Powermags.html
also available at Brownell's http://www.brownells.com/magazines/...avs|Manufacturer_1=CHIP MCCORMICK CUSTOM, LLC.
There are lots of Wilson 47D lover's, but I think the ETM, if you want an 8 rounder, or the 47 if a 7 rounder is OK, are both better mags.
Top Gun Supply http://www.topgunsupply.com/wilson-combat-1911-magazines/
Don't buy 10 round mags.
The PowerMag Plus is basically a follower that won't ding the feed ramp of aluminum framed guns. You have a steel framed gun, it is not a problem for your gun. Save the money, get the regular PowerMag. Re-read the Hilton Yam article linked above for more information. He talks about the PowerMag vs PowerMag Plus in that article.On the CMC mags there are two different types what are the differences between Power Mag Plus and Power Mag besides a few dollars more for the Power Mag Plus?
As I said in post #2stinger 327 wrote,
Why not 10 rd. mags?
As I said in post #11The single stack 1911 in .45ACP is not a 10 round pistol. If you want that capacity, you should pick another gun.
I often recommend this article from the late Mr. Stephen Camp's blog to those new to 1911's.
http://hipowers-handguns.blogspot.co...11-45-acp.html
The pecking order typically for reliable mags, all things being equal, are 7 round mags (the mag the 1911 was designed for) are the most reliable, then 8 round mags, followed by 10 round mags, and you can find 15 rounders somewhere, but they are really just a novelty (or paperweight) item.
The PowerMag Plus is basically a follower that won't ding the feed ramp of aluminum framed guns. You have a steel framed gun, it is not a problem for your gun. Save the money, get the regular PowerMag. Re-read the Hilton Yam article linked above for more information. He talks about the PowerMag vs PowerMag Plus in that article.
That is certainly "one opinion" several of us have no issue using the CMC 10 round power mags in a 1911 YMMVAs I said in post #2
As I said in post #11
Probably a concern about the mag sticking out more.That is certainly "one opinion" several of us have no issue using the CMC 10 round power mags in a 1911 YMMV
One lesson I learned is to not buy a bunch of any mag, even if they are very highly rated by what seems like everybody on the forums. Buy one of the more well regarded mags and see if your gun likes them. If it does, then buy more.
The most recommended mags for 1911's on just about all the forums, in alphabetical order are CheckMate, Chip McCormick, Tripp Research, and Wilson Combat. Everybody has a opinion as to what is the best. Some will use nothing but Brand X. Others will say Brand X is the worst mag they've ever used. You'll need to experiment to see what works best for your gun.
Some places where I've bought mags in the past
Top Gun Supply http://www.topgunsupply.com/1911-magazines/
Brownell's http://www.brownells.com/magazines/h...|Make_3=1911
there is also factory direct
Chip McCormick http://www.cmcmags.com
Tripp Research http://www.trippresearch.com/store/store_1911.html
Wilson Combat (they have a Labor Day Sale right now) http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Full-Siz...departments/2/
I hope you guys are happy! This thread cost me money. I bought 4 ETM mags while they were on sale.
Then too, a lot of shooters aren't really shooters at all, but gun buyers. They buy a gun, put a box of (gasp! Expensive!) ammo through it, and put it away.
These people are quite likely to buy a $350 1911, if it looks like a thousand dollar Colt or $1500 custom. Will they have gotten a good deal?
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Originally Posted by Boomer4570
I hope you guys are happy! This thread cost me money. I bought 4 ETM mags while they were on sale.
How much money?
Well at least you got them at a great price. What does ETM stand for? Which brand is that?$123.00 including shipping.
Wilson Elite Tactical Magazine (ETM) http://shopwilsoncombat.com/45-ACP/products/378/What does ETM stand for? Which brand is that?
What's the difference between this Wilson magazine and the Wilson Combat magazine 47D? there seems to be many different types of magazines. How do you know which one to get?Wilson Elite Tactical Magazine (ETM) http://shopwilsoncombat.com/45-ACP/products/378/
There are lots of Wilson 47D lover's, but I think the ETM, if you want an 8 rounder, or the 47 if a 7 rounder is OK, are both better mags.
The feature that will be most noticeable to users is the ETM has a longer tube than the 47D. There are a couple of other less obvious things like the follower is a little different, and the tube is a little stiffer. You will find the ETM easier to seat than the 47D. The 47D's work great for many users, and I prefer the basepad on 47D's over the ETM, but the ETM is Wilson's best 8 rounder. Only you can decide if it is the right mag for you.
I know it seems like I'm repeating myself, but only because I am...
I notice that with CMC they have two different mags also.
The PowerMag Plus is basically a follower that won't ding the feed ramp of aluminum framed guns. You have a steel framed gun, it is not a problem for your gun. Save the money, get the regular PowerMag. Re-read the Hilton Yam article linked above for more information. He talks about the PowerMag vs PowerMag Plus in that article.