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Are the 38 super metalforms that cdnn sells good mags? If not what brand do you recommend?

[glock2740]

Tripp and Metal Form.

[38 Super Fan]

I own a few, they've been fine for me. If you're willing to spend more, I hear Tripps are hard to beat.

[fnfalman]

CDNN used to carry Mec-Gars in .38 Super, which is my preference.

Metalforms are OK because they're cheap and you can live with some of the minor imperfections. My choices are:

1. Tripp Research (just bought five of them for my new Talo Lightweight Commander .38 Super).

2. Mec-Gars

3. Chip McCormick.

I have great lucks with Mec-Gars and Chip McCormicks for my various M1911s. Not so great with the Wilson in calibers other than .45ACP.
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[dakota1911]

For my XSE LW Commander in 38 Super I have only bought a few more mags from Colt. I do not carry it, but the Colt mags have worked fine when I shoot it.

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by dakota1911

For my XSE LW Commander in 38 Super I have only bought a few more mags from Colt. I do not carry it, but the Colt mags have worked fine when I shoot it.

I wish that I had gotten the XSE Lightweight Commander when it was chambered in .38 Super instead of buying the Talo Custom Carry - it's the same thing but having an ugly ass two-tones paint job.

The Colt mags are OK, my preference is to have a captive follower so that it wouldn't scratch or gouge the aluminum frame during the recoil process.

[Lew-G17]

I have had good luck with Mecgar mags for all calibers in my 1911's and Hi Powers

[Ruggles]

The mags Wilson uses in their .38 Super CQB Compacts are Metalform mags cut down. I have several and they work fine. I do not think anyone else makes compact .38 Super mags.

The other makers named have great reps as well