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The Wilson Combat 500BC ETM represents over 30 years of 1911 magazine innovation. This 8-round detachable magazine is engineered from the ground up for the Elite Tactical platform, combining advanced materials with Wilson Combat's real-world shooting experience to deliver the kind of reliability that matters when it counts.
The magazine starts with aircraft-grade certified stainless steel construction featuring 0.025-inch thick tube walls, making it significantly stronger than standard 1911 magazines. This thickness resists corrosion, feed lip cracking, tube spread, and fatigue that can develop over time with heavy use. Each bend in the tube is refined with precision radii to maximize the inherent strength of the stainless steel. The black fluoropolymer finish provides excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance without adding bulk.
Internally, the ETM uses a space-age stainless steel spring designed for exceptional longevity and a fiber-fill nylon self-lubricating follower with an extended skirt that ensures stability during cycling. A proprietary multi-step tumbling and finishing process creates smooth follower operation and snag-free insertion into the pistol. The low-profile steel base pad reduces printing during concealed carry while remaining easy to remove for quick maintenance or swapping different base pad options. Precision-machined witness cuts let you visually verify your round count at a glance.
This is a magazine built for serious use, whether you're putting rounds downrange at the range, running competitions, or depending on your 1911 for personal defense. Wilson Combat backs every ETM magazine with a no-risk service policy: if it breaks from normal use, they replace it.
The 500BC ETM is designed specifically for the Wilson Combat 1911 Elite Tactical platform. While many standard full-size 1911 magazines may physically fit certain 1911 models from other manufacturers, Wilson Combat recommends verifying compatibility before purchasing, as some 1911s use proprietary magazines. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer or your local dealer to confirm fitment.
This is the standard ETM model with a lo-profile steel base pad. The 500BC is rated for standard .45 ACP loads. If you plan to run +P ammunition regularly, Wilson Combat offers a Heavy Duty ETM variant specifically engineered for higher-pressure defensive and +P loads with a heavier spring.
Yes. The lo-profile steel base pad is easily removable, giving you the flexibility to swap different base pad options for your preferred carry setup or competition needs. Wilson Combat makes several base pad styles including aluminum and different steel profiles to match your specific requirements.
The 500BC features precision-machined and numbered witness cuts on the side of the magazine tube that let you visually verify how many rounds are loaded without removing the magazine. The cuts are positioned exactly where they maintain structural integrity while giving you quick round-count visibility.
The ETM started with a complete redesign based on over 30 years of feedback and real-world use. Key improvements include the stronger 0.025-inch tube walls, refined tube geometry at each bend, the extended-skirt follower design, the precision multi-step finishing process, and the space-age stainless steel spring. These refinements combine to eliminate feed lip cracking and tube fatigue while ensuring smooth, reliable operation.
No. The ETM comes ready to use right out of the box. The proprietary multi-step tumbling and finishing process ensures smooth follower operation and snag-free insertion from the start. Begin using the magazine with confidence in any range or duty application.
| UPC | 874218006266 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500BC |
| Brand Fit | Wilson Combat |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Model | |
| Model Fit | 1911 Elite Tactical |
| Product Type | Detachable |
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