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The Mec-Gar 1911 Government magazine in 10mm is a straightforward, purpose-built choice for anyone running a full-size Government or Commander frame pistol chambered in 10mm Auto. You're getting 8 rounds per magazine, which is the standard for the cartridge in the 1911 platform.
What makes Mec-Gar stand out comes down to their manufacturing pedigree. Since 1965, they've been making magazines for military and law enforcement customers worldwide, and it shows in how these are put together. The nickel finish over steel construction resists corrosion and provides a smooth surface that feeds reliably through thousands of rounds. Inside, you get a heat-treated carbon steel tube paired with a high-tensile music wire spring and a steel follower. These aren't fancy or over-engineered components, but they're proven to work.
The magazine features a welded metal baseplate with a flush fit, keeping your profile clean in the holster. You'll notice numbered witness holes drilled on the side so you can count rounds at a glance without unloading the magazine. The internal ramp and feed lip geometry are designed to work with 1911-style feeding, which means proper cartridge alignment from bottom to top as the gun cycles.
New Mec-Gar magazines sometimes come with stiffer springs, so don't be surprised if the first few loadings feel tight. This is normal and actually a good thing, since it means the spring maintains consistent pressure over time. Once broken in, they seat firmly, drop freely from the magazine well, and lock the slide back reliably on empty. The steel construction and strict manufacturing tolerances mean these magazines hold up to the kind of use that separates quality mags from the ones that fail when you need them.
This is a solid backup or replacement magazine for anyone with a 10mm Government 1911, whether you're running it at the range, in competition, or for duty. Mec-Gar's reputation isn't built on marketing or price points, it's built on magazines that run when you need them to.
Yes. This magazine is designed for both Government and Commander frame length 1911s. Both use the same full-size magazine well, so the Government magazine fits both equally well. Just verify that your pistol is actually chambered in 10mm Auto before ordering, since magazine caliber matching is critical.
New Mec-Gar magazines come with stiffer springs from the factory, which is actually good design. The tighter spring maintains consistent pressure across the round count over extended use. This stiffness goes away after a few loadings and some rounds downrange. It's a normal break-in period and nothing to be concerned about.
Mec-Gar has been making magazines since 1965 and supplies military and law enforcement worldwide. Their 1911 magazines passed independent testing with reliable feeding, drop testing, and long-term storage without failure. They're well-regarded for value and dependability, sitting in the middle ground between budget magazines and premium alternatives.
Yes. The high-tensile music wire spring is designed to maintain function even after extended storage while loaded. Mec-Gar magazines passed 12-month storage tests in third-party evaluations without degradation. This is one of the advantages of their heat-treated steel components.
| UPC | 765595105003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MGCGOV10N |
| Brand Fit | Colt |
| Caliber/Gauge | 10mm |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Length | 9.2500 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Government |
| Product Type | Magazine |
| Shipping Weight | 0.2 |
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