Standard follower 1911 mags...?

Stevie · #1 07-18-2013, 08:59 PM

...Are these safe in aluminum alloy frames?

Walter Rego · #2 07-18-2013, 09:20 PM

People have been using them for more than 50 years in aluminum alloy frames like the original Colt Commander and Lightweight Commander models.
However, I have converted the magazines for my Lightweight Commander to these:

REPLACEMENT SPRING & FOLLOWER | Brownells

The idea is that they don't have the sharp toe that could ding the feed ramp. True ? I don't know but I like them and they function perfectly.

Out West · #3 07-18-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Rego

People have been using them for more than 50 years in aluminum alloy frames like the original Colt Commander and Lightweight Commander models.
However, I have converted the magazines for my Lightweight Commander to these:

REPLACEMENT SPRING & FOLLOWER | Brownells

The idea is that they don't have the sharp toe that could ding the feed ramp. True ? I don't know but I like them and they function perfectly.

Do you run 7 or 8 round mags with these?

Out
West