mainmech48
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With the exception of the FTExtract, I'd agree with the mag problem hypothesis. When a 1911 slide locks before the mag's empty, it's usually mag-related. Sometimes a specific ammo type plays a role, but usually a marginal spring or follower is allowing the remaining rounds to move around enough to "kiss" the slide stop just enough to kick it in.
I agree that Wilson mags are viewed as being the "gold standard" in the 1911. Their track record in competition is hard to fault, and many serious folks will have nothing else.
Personally, I've had equally stellar service from my Chip McCormick 8-rd "Power Mags". My first pair was purchased during a lean spell to spare my Wilsons for "serious" duty, mostly because they had much the same configuration and cost 2/3 as much. After more than 1K rds with no malfs in three different 1911s, I bought eight more and now use them for carry with no qualms whatever. FWIW, I used them exclusively in a DP-I class at Chapman Academy a few years ago where I put more than 2300 rds through my Springfield Champion in five days. They worked perfectly.
Around here the show dealers sell them for about $18.00/ea with the short "carry" base pad.
I agree that Wilson mags are viewed as being the "gold standard" in the 1911. Their track record in competition is hard to fault, and many serious folks will have nothing else.
Personally, I've had equally stellar service from my Chip McCormick 8-rd "Power Mags". My first pair was purchased during a lean spell to spare my Wilsons for "serious" duty, mostly because they had much the same configuration and cost 2/3 as much. After more than 1K rds with no malfs in three different 1911s, I bought eight more and now use them for carry with no qualms whatever. FWIW, I used them exclusively in a DP-I class at Chapman Academy a few years ago where I put more than 2300 rds through my Springfield Champion in five days. They worked perfectly.
Around here the show dealers sell them for about $18.00/ea with the short "carry" base pad.