Wilson, 47D or EPM?

[opngrnd]

Fully loaded, my 47Ds were always impeccable for 6ish months. Then they'd start the cycle to be needed new mag springs.

[Jason Burton]

If you want a 7 round magazine the gold standard is the Wilson 47.

If you want an 8 round magazine get the Wilson ETM-HD (500C-HD).

[opngrnd]

If you want a 7 round magazine the gold standard is the Wilson 47.

If you want an 8 round magazine get the Wilson ETM-HD (500C-HD).

Thank you for weighing in. Your input is very appreciated.

[BigTex2000]

The Wilson Vickers mag is likely the best. https://shopwilsoncombat.com/1911-ET...oductinfo/800/

[OttoLoader]

I have 47Ds bought in 2008. They work fine.
I have a SA stainless loaded in .45 ACP.
SA factory 7 rnd and SA 10 rounders work too.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

I am also lucky. I have found the 47Ds to be great magazines. I have slowly transitioned to ETMs because I believe they offer some evolutionary improvements. Now some terrible .45 mags were the old ACT/Novaks mags. They were reliable, but they invariably cracked. I also have had great luck with Chip McCormic magazines.

[SeriousStudent]

If you want a 7 round magazine the gold standard is the Wilson 47.

If you want an 8 round magazine get the Wilson ETM-HD (500C-HD).

Thanks very much, Jason. As always, we appreciate your counsel.

Is there one of the 10-rounders you can recommend? Or one that you have observed to have the fewest problems?

Thanks again, and have a terrific week!

[Jason Burton]

Thanks very much, Jason. As always, we appreciate your counsel.

Is there one of the 10-rounders you can recommend? Or one that you have observed to have the fewest problems?

Thanks again, and have a terrific week!

Fewest problems?? ... with all honesty that can be a bit tricky to say. While I think that the best currently available 10rd single stack 45ACP 1911 magazine is the Wilson Combat ETM (500-45FS10), it should be noted that there are instances when people incorrectly attribute feeding issues and/or malfunctions to magazines. Magazines are not and have never been a cure all, a properly set up 1911 is still required in order to have a greater margin for success when using magazines holding in excess of 7 rounds.

So short answer is... in a properly set up 1911 the Wilson is a safe bet.

[SeriousStudent]

Thank you, kind sir. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

And I truly, truly love the pics for your amazing checkering.

[Mr McSimon]

If you want a 7 round magazine the gold standard is the Wilson 47.

If you want an 8 round magazine get the Wilson ETM-HD (500C-HD).

What's the difference between the 500C-HD and the regular 500's? EDIT: Looks like I found my own answer. Difference looks to be the base plate...

I still wonder...

Is polymer or steel base better? Is there any difference between black or silver, or are those things personal preference?