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Mag capacity???????
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:42 am
by papabear
Though not new to shooting, I am relatively new to "working on or modifying handguns."
7rd mags & 8rd mags for 1911 are the same OAL.
Can a factory 7rd mag be converted to 8rd by changing the spring or is there an internal stop that makes it a 7?
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:53 am
by Mithras61
I'm not experienced with this personally, but I believe the answer lies in the internal spring & follower in the magazine. I believe the springs for 8 round mags have fewer loops and shorter followers.
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:31 am
by Mike1951
papabear wrote:Can a factory 7rd mag be converted to 8rd by changing the spring or is there an internal stop that makes it a 7?
CDNN sells a kit with four springs and four followers for $7.99.
Item# 8RC
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/1945fusigoma.html
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:05 pm
by Glockdude1
The Best 8rd 1911 mags are the Wilson Combat 47D's. Natchez shooting supply has them for about $22 each when you order 7 of them. I am now the proud owner of a Springfield Armory Operator. My first 1911 w/rail and steel frame.
http://www.natchezss.com
