Has anyone used the Wilson 8 round 1911 mags with the low-profile pad? I saw one in a Colt Gunsite pistol this weekend and wondered if they performed as well as the classic mags.
I have two Wilson 47D magazines with the low-profile aluminum base pad. I like them in this configuration far better than the stock pad. The extra length is useless and just increases the risk of printing the butt of the pistol.
I used those mags for a season of IDPA and a few months of carry. Never a problem, well over 4k rounds. The low-profile pads were nice because I could run drills at the range to practice for competition and let them hit the ground without feeling guilty. Outside of competition that piece was my carry. I trusted my life to those mags and would readily do so again with the same rig.
I have used the low profile aluminum based Wilson mags for a couple of years in IDPA competition with good results. They are sturdy and have given great service.
I keep a flush fit in the well (solves the "printing problem") and use both the normal and low profile mags for reloads (solves the "seating problem").
I have a magwell on my gun, so I need the mid-size pads on my 8rnd Wilsons, but I have the low-profile aluminums on the 7-rounders I used before I put the magwell on. Like was said, same mag, different pad. Either one works fine.
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