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The Mec-Gar 1911 magazine delivers the quality you expect from a company that's been the go-to manufacturer for major firearm brands for over 60 years. This 8-round model is engineered for full-size 1911 Government and Commander pistols in .45 ACP, combining proven design with materials that stand up to regular use at the range or in the field.
Each Mec-Gar 1911 magazine starts with carbon steel that's heat-treated for strength, then finished in a protective blued coating that resists corrosion and wear. The tube is formed with precise tolerances and TIG-welded seam-free, then polished smooth. This build approach has been refined over decades and shows in how these magazines function shot after shot. The blued finish develops a natural patina over time while maintaining its protective qualities.
Inside, you get a lubricated nylon polymer follower with a metal insert that properly aligns rounds as they feed up the tube. Paired with a high-tensile music wire spring, this combination keeps rounds positioned consistently through the firing cycle. The numbered witness holes drilled into the side let you count rounds at a glance, and the removable polymer floorplate makes disassembly straightforward for maintenance.
Mec-Gar magazines are manufactured to meet strict dimensional tolerances that ensure reliable fit and function across full-size 1911 frames from different makers. New magazines sometimes have tight springs until broken in, which is normal and actually indicates proper tension. Once cycled a few times, feeding becomes smooth. The magazine's tapered profile drops free from the mag well cleanly while holding rounds securely during handling and storage.
This magazine is designed for full-size 1911 Government and Commander models in .45 ACP. It uses standard 1911 dimensions and should fit most quality full-size 1911 frames. Magazine fit can vary slightly depending on how tight a specific pistol's mag well is manufactured, so if you own multiple 1911s, compatibility is generally good. If you're uncertain about your particular model, contact the pistol's manufacturer to confirm compatibility.
Mec-Gar magazines ship with tight springs to maintain proper tension and feeding reliability throughout their service life. This means loading the 7th and 8th rounds can take a little extra push when new, but this is normal and indicates the spring is doing its job. After a few loading cycles or light range use, the spring will break in and loading becomes noticeably smoother while maintaining reliability.
Yes. The removable polymer floorplate allows you to take the magazine apart easily for cleaning and inspection. Simply remove the floorplate and carefully slide out the follower and spring. The internal components are linked together to make reassembly straightforward. This easy maintenance helps keep your magazines in top condition over years of use.
The numbered witness holes drilled into the side of the magazine tube let you see and count exactly how many rounds are loaded without unloading it or removing the magazine from the pistol. This is useful at the range to keep track of your loading, in competition for knowing your round count, or for quick verification of loaded capacity in any shooting situation.
| UPC | 765595103801 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MGCG4508BPF |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 9.2500 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Government |
| Product Type | Detachable |
| Shipping Weight | 0.2125 |
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