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The Mec-Gar Match Grade magazine has been built specifically with competitive shooters and range enthusiasts in mind. You're getting 8 rounds of capacity in a full-size 1911 frame, which means less frequent reloads and more time behind the trigger. The magazine uses a heat-treated carbon steel tube for durability that'll hold up through years of use, and the anti-friction coating makes loading easy and keeps malfunctions to a minimum.
What sets this magazine apart from standard options is the match-grade floor plate. It's engineered to fit smoothly into competition boxes and slides on from the rear, so it won't pop off when you drop it during reloads. The plate also works perfectly with funneled magazine wells, whether you're shooting in a match or running custom setups. The bottom of the plate even has dimples you can color-code to differentiate your magazines at the range.
Inside, you'll find a lubricated nylon polymer follower with a metal insert that ensures proper slide-stop engagement and keeps your rounds aligned as they feed. The spring uses high-tensile music wire with a drawn phosphate coating, which means it maintains its tension over time and handles repeated loading cycles without degradation. This combination has proven track record across different 1911 platforms and ammunition types.
Mec-Gar has been manufacturing magazines exclusively since 1965, and they produce OEM magazines for major brands like Springfield Armory and Kimber. That expertise translates directly into this magazine. You're not buying into hype or marketing—you're buying what works.
Absolutely. This magazine is designed for competition use, but the engineering benefits work in any standard 1911 Government or full-size 1911 frame. The match-grade floor plate won't hurt anything in a non-competition gun—it just gives you added durability and smoother handling if you ever do run a match. Most people buy these simply because they're excellent quality magazines that perform well at the range.
The 8-round design gives you one extra round per magazine, which means fewer reloads during shooting sessions. Mec-Gar achieves this with a slightly longer tube and updated spring and follower system. The real advantage is practical—more rounds available before you reload. Some people prefer 7-rounders for softer spring tension, but the 8-round has proven reliable in most 1911s with proper ammunition.
The coating is applied to the steel tube and provides both corrosion resistance and makes loading easier by reducing friction. It's built to last through thousands of rounds and regular use. Over time, like any coating, it can wear in high-friction areas, but that won't affect feeding reliability. The steel beneath it is heat-treated to prevent rust.
Yes. The floor plate slides on from the rear and is removable, allowing you to access the spring and follower for cleaning or maintenance. Mec-Gar magazines are designed to be field-stripped easily, which is one reason they're preferred by people who maintain their gear seriously.
| UPC | 765595103993 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MGCG4508MATCH |
| Brand Fit | Colt |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 9.3500 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Government |
| Product Type | Magazine |
| Shipping Weight | 0.21 |
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