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Pawpaw wrote:

hirundo82 wrote:I'm not familiar with Kimber models--are we talking about a full-size 1911? Because that 8 round mag should fit flush in a Government model 1911.

The Kimber Ultras have 3" barrels and Officer size grip frames, so the 8-rounder's will stick out.

Wilson makes a 7 rounder that works in the Ultra - I have a couple. Only the base pad protrudes.

Wilson 8 round magazine tubes protrude a bit from the butt of the gun. 7 round magazines tubes don't. How much the base protrudes depends on which base you buy.

A base that protrudes at least slightly is preferred by many because it helps to positively seat the magazine all the way during rapid reloads.

You can google "wilson magazines" and "flush fit" to get all kinds of input from various forums and evaluators.

ripntear wrote:I just bought a new Kimber Ultra Stainless LG 45 and have read that I should upgrade to Wilson Magazines. In the pictures I've seen, the mag sticks out some below the well and looks like it isn't made for the Kimber. I don't like that. Are there other reliable mags that actually fit the Kimber as well as the stock mag?

Thanks for the help.

Not all Wilson magazines protrude below the grip. Check out the various styles available here.