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If you run a full-size 1911 in .40 S&W, this Mec-Gar Government magazine gives you the capacity the platform allows. Eight rounds is the standard for .40 in a single-stack 1911 frame, and this blued steel mag handles them reliably.
Mec-Gar has been making magazines for the biggest firearm manufacturers in the world since 1965, and they bring that experience to their 1911 line. This magazine starts with heat-treated carbon steel construction and gets a blued finish that resists corrosion. The tube is precision-formed to exact specifications, and everything is welded to stay together through years of use. The high-tensile spring keeps the pressure right where it needs to be to push rounds up and into the feed lips with consistency.
The follower is designed to present each round in the right position as the slide racks. Users of Mec-Gar 1911 mags consistently report smooth feeding and zero issues with nose dives or binding. The magazine works well with all standard .40 S&W loads, and the 8-round capacity fills the magazine well flush with the grip on Government and Commander frame 1911s. You get witness holes at each round count, making it easy to do a quick visual check of how many are loaded.
This magazine is designed as a direct drop-in for Colt 1911 Government models and compatible clones. It fits 1911-platform pistols from multiple makers without fitting or modification. Brand new magazines sometimes come with stiff springs, so don't be alarmed if they feel tight when you load them the first time. They break in with regular use. The blued finish and steel construction are built to last through thousands of rounds.
It's designed as a drop-in for full-size Government and Commander frame 1911s in .40 S&W from Colt and compatible brands. Most modern 1911 clones will accept it without issues, but if you have an older or highly customized pistol, function can sometimes depend on how tight the magazine well tolerances are. If you're not sure, check your owner's manual or ask before ordering.
New magazines come with springs wound tight and strong so they maintain pressure over time and thousands of rounds. The stiff feeling when loading usually goes away after a break-in period of normal use. Don't force it or damage the follower trying to load it full right out of the box, just use it normally and it will loosen up.
Eight rounds is the standard capacity for .40 S&W in a full-size single-stack 1911 frame. The magazine length and frame size determine how many rounds fit, and .40 falls between 9mm (which holds 9-10) and .45 ACP (which holds 7 standard or 8 extended).
Both are identical in construction and function. The main difference is appearance and how they handle corrosion. The blued finish is traditional and looks sharp, while nickel is shinier and offers even better corrosion resistance if you live in a humid climate or carry near salt water. Pick whichever matches your gun or your preference.
| UPC | 765595104600 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MGCGOV40B |
| Brand Fit | Colt |
| Caliber/Gauge | .40 S&W |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Government |
| Product Type | Magazine |
| Shipping Weight | 0.22 |
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