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Jeeps
08-13-2004, 07:46
Other than cleaning then...would these mags be ok for back-up?

And who makes, or made, the majority of the 1911 mags for the military?
Jeeps
08-13-2004, 09:43
Originally posted by Jeeps
Other than cleaning then...would these mags be ok for back-up?

And who makes, or made, the majority of the 1911 mags for the military?

Sorry - I didn't realize I hit the submit button twice.
chevrofreak
08-13-2004, 21:06
yes
Jeeps
08-16-2004, 05:49
Originally posted by chevrofreak
yes

Umm..so what is it? "No" or "yes"? You said "no" on the other thread, and "yes" on this one.

I'm confused, and am paralyzed with decison until you iron this out for me!
chevrofreak
08-16-2004, 15:05
i'm an ass ;)
FLIPPER 348
08-18-2004, 07:14
yes

any mag either works..............or not and any proven relaible mag is good enough for self defence. I have several surplus 1911 mags that work just as well as the higher priced 'wonder mags' from Kimber and Mc.
Jeeps
08-20-2004, 12:53
Originally posted by chevrofreak
i'm an ass ;)
So that's a "yes"?
chevrofreak
08-20-2004, 15:06
Originally posted by Jeeps
So that's a "yes"?

no, and its not a no either.
zanthope
08-20-2004, 20:26
I bought some GI mags in wrappers that fell apart.
Read about them here:

http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21594&highlight=assy+5508694
FLIPPER 348
08-21-2004, 00:36
don't use those GI mags for self defence
slabsider
08-21-2004, 01:06
Originally posted by FLIPPER 348
don't use those GI mags for self defence

So the military just uses them for target practice?
FLIPPER 348
08-21-2004, 09:38
.......................only until they fall apart I guess

I use only GI mags in my 1911, but then I have never had any fail on me.
fxntime
09-05-2004, 19:21
Many "new" GI mags sold nowadays are elcheepo chinese POS. Worthless. If you buy true used GI mags [I have about 25} they work pretty well. I just got some from the Korean war, along with the mag holder and a holster. 30 bucks. True GI mags don't look real pretty sometimes but they were well made and more importantly they are specced correctly. Do not buy the NIP [new in paper]'GI" mags they are nothing of the sort.Crap junk POS.
mikedb
09-05-2004, 20:32
I bought one to try for $5. Works fine. Plan on buying more at next gun show.