Good Quality?-- CHIP MCCORMICK 1911 8RD 45ACP SS MAG

[Bama Drifter]

Just ordered a few of aforementioned CMC mags @ $14.99 each... is there a better deal? Do I need more than 4 if I've got the factory Colt and Kimber mags that were OEM to my pistol. Been collecting a while, just got set up to reload .45ACP and want to have "good" mags for social use, range time, and occasional Southern BBQ

I'm aware that Wilson Combat and Tripp Cobra are also good, but I don't believe in shelling out $30 per mag.

Any input is appreciated, thanks!

 

[Bama Drifter]

FWIW here is the CDNN link:
http://www.cdnnsports.com/1911-45-8rd-sts-classic-flat.html#.VbwkWXjtE8N

Also, will use primarily in Kimber Custom II

 

[mgmorden]

Chip McCormick is a reputable brand, but I really don't like 8-round mags that fit the original flush mag profile. Typically the ones that extend down a little more just work better.

At a minimum they'll probably work well loaded to 7 rounds. 8 rounds if they fit will probably be difficult to seat on a closed slide.

 

[Drail]

I have used CMC 8 round flush Shooting Stars since 1990. None have ever failed and they are still working perfectly. I would advise you only load 7 into them. Using them with 8 rounds will kill the spring fairly quickly and the first round feeds much better with only 7 loaded. When the original springs die replace them with Wolff 5% extra power springs - it will last much longer. As soon as you see a last round only feed problem - the springs are on their way to the grave.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I've had five or so of them working trouble free for years.

 

[Bama Drifter]

Thanks fellas, I will shoot em w/ confidence. Anybody find them for less than $15 lately? I still don't get why folks spend $30 on a 1911 mag, albeit the mag is usually the major source of frustration if you go TOO cheap.

 

[JDR]

Anybody find them for less than $15 lately? I still don't get why folks spend $30 on a 1911 mag, albeit the mag is usually the major source of frustration if you go TOO cheap.

If these CMC's work for you, then that's all that matters. My Dan Wesson Valor came with 2 CMC Shooting Stars and neither mag would lock the slide after the last round, so these stay parked in the DW box. I've used Wilson 47D mags in my .45's, and Wilson Elite Tactical mags in my 9mm for several years, and never had a problem with either. The Tripp Cobra mags are also very good. IMHO, good 1911 mags are worth what you pay for them.

 

[rskent]

I still don't get why folks spend $30 on a 1911 mag, albeit the mag is usually the major source of frustration if you go TOO cheap

You pretty much asked and answered your own question didn't you. Try em out. If they work for you cool beans.
Me, I have no problem spending for 1911 mags. I have had more than a few that didn't work well.

 

[MIL-DOT]

I had one of those cheaper Mccormick mags, and it always ran fine for the few times I used it, but out-of-the-blue one day,the bottom plate busted off. I never dropped it, I just found a bunch of loose parts in my range bag one day. I called or e-mailed them, and they said to send it back, and they sent me a brand new one, no questions asked. I let it go with a RIA that i later sold.
Now I have one of the McC 8-rd Pro-mags, and it's also been running flawlessly.
McCormicks (pro mags) seem to be considered a top-tier magazine by many 1911 junkies, and from my experience, if I buy any more, it'll probably be these.
I've seen them on ebay as low as $28 delivered.

 

[moxie]

If the stock Colts are working for you , why not stick with those. Midway has them.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/20...t-commander-45-acp-steel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

 

[Rittmeister]

I like my CMC blued 8-rounders. In fact they're all I have, other than the original factory Kimber mag that came with my gun. I find the CMC to be reliable and trouble-free, and I pretty much always load 8 rounds. I think at this point I've got almost 20 of them...

 

[X-Rap]

When I cared a great deal about it I found the Kimber Tactical mags to be the best mags across the board for any of the 1911's I have.
If I carry one it has those mags with it, I have some of the Shooting Star mags but they are not as reliable.
Never could figure Kimber or anyone not supplying the best mags they could, oh I know why but it's a sucky way to do business.

 

[wally]

Using them with 8 rounds will kill the spring fairly quickly and the first round feeds much better with only 7 loaded

Not my experience at all. I've a bunch and they've all been very reliable. Most of mine in fact came from CDNN years ago when they were $10-11 each.

 

[Bama Drifter]

If the stock Colts are working for you , why not stick with those. Midway has them.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/20...t-commander-45-acp-steel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Moxie, I looked at em. I love Larry Potterfield as much as the next guy, but just have trouble spending the extra $5 on a stock pony mag. None of my Colt's were made after the war, my '43 Rem-Rand is the 2nd newest 1911 I own, and as mentioned the Kimber is what these will go in. If I had a Series 70 or newer I'd probably go stock Colt.

Not to bend the thread too much, but anybody got some original two-tone Colt mags for less than $100? I'd be interested in that. Won't be shooting them, just occasionally wiping w/ Ballistol and letting them ride in a canvas pouch.

 

[jmr40]

I have several. They have been kept loaded with 8 rounds for as long as I've owned them. They always function just fine when I go to the range. I fill em up when I get back home.

 

[Fremmer]

Work fine with 8 for me. I like the plain Jane shooting star mags.

 

[Bama Drifter]

Hey thanks guys... had a pretty good feeling about buying them. Hate to be playing the "what did I just buy & how much is it worth" game on THR. I spent a bit of time on 1911forum as well as reading customer reviews on Midway and Natchez to make the final decision: glad most of ya'll have validated it! Thanks.

 

[george burns]

They worked fie in my 1911's for decades. Shooting stars with rubber bumbers

 

[Fremmer]

Hey Bama, I forgot to say that you probably shouldn't use the McCormick shooting star mags in an aluminum-framed gun: IIRC, they can gouge an aluminum framed gun.

 

[Fishbed77]

I haven't used these, but I've pretty much standardized on the CMC 8-round Power-Mags (with the black polymer baseplate) as they have always worked perfectly for me, and tend to run a good bit less expensive than similar mags like the Wilson 47Ds.

 

[wally]

Hey Bama, I forgot to say that you probably shouldn't use the McCormick shooting star mags in an aluminum-framed gun: IIRC, they can gouge an aluminum framed gun.

You can prevent the problem by simply "rounding" the point on the tip of the follower. Any "damage" is only cosmetic as its more of a clearance cut (so the rounds can move forward enough to be released), if your rounds are hitting this part of the frame when feeding you likely have bigger issues.

 

[entropy]

I have several. They have been kept loaded with 8 rounds for as long as I've owned them. They always function just fine when I go to the range. I fill em up when I get back home.

+1. Never had a problem with keeping 8 in them, or with function. And I use them in an aluminum framed gun, a PT1911AR. No 'peening' yet!

 

[Bama Drifter]

Thanks, I'd read up on that too. Since my pistols are all steel framed guns I'm not overly concerned. If I ever acquire a Lightweight Commander, I'll remember to use other mags The CMC website and couple other folks mention that the "peening" is purely cosmetic and in no way affects firearm reliability; nevertheless it won't be an issue for me. Thanks again!