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This Mec-Gar magazine is built for 1911 Officer and Compact frame pistols in 9mm, holding eight rounds in a flush-fitting design. The tube is heat-treated carbon steel with a blued finish for corrosion resistance, while the high-tensile music wire spring and heat-treated steel follower work together to deliver reliable feeding every time you load up.
Mec-Gar manufactures these in Italy with the kind of attention to detail you'd expect from a company that's been the OEM supplier for major firearm manufacturers since 1965. They've produced over 115 million magazines for military, law enforcement, and civilian users worldwide. The precision stamping and in-house heat treatment process means you're getting genuine quality control, not just another magazine off a shelf.
The welded metal floor plate sits flush with the magazine body, so you won't worry about it popping off during use. The blued finish matches the aesthetic of most officer-sized 1911s while providing solid corrosion protection. If you're running a 1911 Officer in 9mm for range work, competition, or personal defense, these magazines deliver the kind of no-nonsense performance that's made Mec-Gar the standard in the industry. Spring tension is firm out of the box, which is normal and actually a good sign of quality—it'll settle in quickly with use.
No. This is specifically designed for Officer/Compact frame 1911s in 9mm. The shorter magazine won't work reliably in full-size Government or Commander frame pistols, and using the wrong size mag can cause feeding problems or even prevent the slide from cycling properly. Make sure you're matching the magazine to your specific frame size.
Load all eight rounds. The magazine is engineered to feed reliably at full capacity. That said, some experienced 1911 shooters prefer loading only seven for maximum reliability with hollow-point ammunition in compact 1911s, but this magazine performs well at full capacity with proper maintenance.
Yes, the music wire spring comes with firm tension out of the box, which is actually a sign of quality. It will break in naturally with use. Don't try to stretch or modify it right away—just load and use it normally, and the spring will settle into its proper range quickly.
Mec-Gar manufactures magazines for most major firearm companies as their OEM supplier. They've been perfecting magazine design since 1965 and have made over 115 million magazines. Their Italian manufacturing standards and precision heat treatment process make them industry-standard for reliability, and you're paying for the actual magazine quality, not a brand name markup.
Keep it clean and dry, and occasionally apply a light coat of gun oil to the internal springs and followers. Heat-treated steel can hold up to regular use, but like any magazine, occasional cleaning extends its life. Replace the spring if it starts losing tension after years of heavy use, though these typically last much longer than that.
It should work with most standard Officer/Compact frame 1911s, though some pistols with unusual grip profiles or extended magwells might have fitment issues. If you have a non-standard model, check with your pistol's manufacturer to confirm compatibility before purchasing.
| UPC | 765595105256 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MGCGOV9LCB |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Officer |
| Shipping Weight | 0.21 |
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