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When it comes to 1911 magazines, Wilson Combat's Elite Tactical Magazine has been setting the benchmark for years, and the 500 ETM in stainless is exactly what serious 1911 owners reach for. The tube is formed from aircraft-grade certified stainless steel and heat-treated for maximum toughness. The bend radii throughout the tube are engineered to eliminate stress concentrations, which is one of the main reasons feed lip cracking and tube spread are nearly unheard of with these. The observation slots are intentionally positioned at the rear of the tube to preserve structural integrity rather than compromise it.
The follower is where a lot of budget magazines fall apart, and Wilson Combat went the other direction entirely. The fiber-infused nylon follower features an extended skirt design that keeps it tracking straight and prevents the tilting and creep you get from cheaper followers when the magazine runs dry. The result is a clean, positive last-round slide lock every time. The spring is made from high-grade stainless steel wire and is designed to hold up under sustained full-load storage without losing tension over time.
The ETM base pad gives you something to actually grab onto during a reload, whether that's at the range on a timer or pulling a loaded mag from a pouch in less-than-ideal conditions. It's removable, which makes cleaning and maintenance straightforward. The whole magazine seats and locks with the slide down on a loaded chamber, which matters for competition and tactical use alike.
This magazine fits full-size Government and Commander-length 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP from most major manufacturers, including Colt, Springfield Armory, Rock Island Armory, Dan Wesson, and others. It's a smart pick whether you're stocking up on spares for your carry gun, heading to a match, or just upgrading from whatever came in the box. Wilson Combat backs the magazine tube with a lifetime satisfaction policy, and they'll replace it if it ever spreads, cracks, or fails during normal use.
This magazine is built to standard full-size 1911 Government specifications and is widely compatible with Government and Commander-length 1911 pistols from brands like Colt, Springfield Armory, Rock Island Armory, Dan Wesson, and others. Wilson Combat does note that some Kimber models have undressed barrel feed ramps from the factory that can interfere with the magazine's ramped front, which a gunsmith can address with minor modification. Compact or Officer-size 1911s and certain proprietary platforms like the Springfield EMP or Kimber Micro will not accept full-size magazines.
The ETM was built from scratch, rather than being an evolution of the 47D design. The tube walls are engineered with refined bend radii to maximize strength and nearly eliminate feed lip cracking and tube fatigue. The ETM also features numbered witness holes positioned at the rear of the tube for structural reasons, a redesigned extended-skirt fiber-fill nylon follower, and a polymer base pad that provides a more positive grip during reloads. For competition use, the ETM also seats on a loaded chamber significantly more easily than the 47D.
Yes, this is one of the ETM's practical advantages. Wilson Combat uses a high-grade stainless steel spring wire specifically selected for long-term loaded storage without losing tension or reliability. The base pad design also allows for a slightly longer tube, giving the spring more room to work without reaching maximum compression when fully loaded. This makes the ETM a solid choice if you keep loaded magazines on hand for defensive use.
Wilson Combat backs the ETM magazine tube with a lifetime satisfaction policy, meaning they will repair or replace any tube that spreads, cracks, or becomes unusable through normal use at no cost to you. Springs and followers are considered consumable components and may need replacement after high round counts, but replacement parts are readily available from Wilson Combat.
Yes, reliable last-round slide lock is one of the primary design goals of the ETM. The extended-skirt follower is precisely dimensioned to ensure it rises consistently and activates the slide stop after the final round is chambered. The combination of the follower geometry, tube finish, and spring tension work together to make this a dependable feature across a wide range of 1911 pistols.
Yes, the ETM base pad is removable, making it easy to fully disassemble the magazine for cleaning or maintenance. The removable design also gives you some flexibility if you want to swap to a different base pad style down the road, as Wilson Combat offers several options that fit the ETM tube.
| UPC | 874218004361 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500 |
| Brand Fit | Wilson Combat |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 8.4000 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Elite Tactical |
| Package Height | 1.0 |
| Package Width | 3.6 |
| Product Type | Detachable |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.15 |
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