In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

Kimber 1911 Full Size Mag and Extension

Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I lost a lot of time at a combat shoot from not getting the magazine completely into my pistol. I was wondering if there were any extenders that are better than the rest. I am also looking for a couple of extra magazines. Which are best, Kimber, Wilson or just any aftermarket? I don't mind paying for quality. Thanks

Jim
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use two layers of Belt leather sewn and glued together and then two metal screws into the baseplate.
    Never has failed.
    cpermd
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    The Wilson or Baer mags 8 rounders are IMHO the top of the line in 1911 mags. I can't for the life of me see any diff between the Baer and Wilson other than $5.

    AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks very much! Two great bits of advise.

    Jim
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    All I use is the Wilson Combat 8 rounders, they have a short (1/4") extension already on them ... I think they were $17 a few years ago.

    Best,
    kk

    =================================
    I used to know everything, then I grew up!...(kinda)

    kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hay KK, Try $28 bucks, oh well I picked one up. They have a great pitch so I bit.

    cpermd, I am going to use your suggestion on my existing clip. I like your idea!

    Thanks to all!

    Jim
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry about that there Mr. Lobo, I guess it was longer ...

    I bought them with my first Kimber Custom Classic (96?) ... back when they were still made in Clackamas OR. Traded the 2 that came with it for Wilsons and bought 5 extras ... I guess my memory isn't what it used to be ... but then, neither am I

    =================================
    I used to know everything, then I grew up!...(kinda)

    kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • PearywPearyw Member Posts: 3,699
    edited November -1
    I have had problems with the Wilson magazine in my Kimber CDP Pro. It tends to jam on the next to last round in the magazine. Wilson makes an alternate follower for converting a standard magazine to 8 rounds. I changed my follower to this type and it works fine. The Wilson magazines work fine in all my other 1911 guns, Springfield, Colt, even a Llama. I have also used the McCormick Power mag magazines with good success, and They are about $10 cheaper than the Wilson's.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    Try the Chip McCormac 1911 mags. Shotgun News has them for I believe $11 through CDNN. I bought two stainless 8rnd mags, they come with black polimer extentions and the screws to attach them to the mags. Tey function flawlessly in my Kimber Custom SS Target and I highly recommend them.

    When Clinton left office they gave him a 21 gun salute. Its a damn shame they all missed....
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    4GodandCountry, who is CDNN?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • oneshyoneshy Member Posts: 417 ✭
    edited November -1
    www.cdnninvestments.com I'm with 4God these are the best for the price. I checked out the site and the blued 8rd are 9.99 the stainless are 12.99. Best prices I have seen in 8yr. Go for it, you won't be sorry. They are the Shooting Star brand.

    Edited by - Oneshy on 05/28/2002 16:45:33
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,343 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have (7) Eight Rd. Shooting star Mags for my Kimber Gold Match. Never a problem in over 1000 rounds so far. I put Shooting Star extenders on all of them.

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.