M&P 45acp Magazines

[MP1SG]

Hi
Silly Question Maybe, But are the M&P 45acp mags about the same size as a 1911 mag?? Could I use a magazine carrier for a 1911 mag for the M&P 45 mag's. (i think so) but not sure. I will be picking up a M&P 45 tomorrow and was wondering.
Thanks
MP1SG
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[Jhawk412]

mag carrier

Most 1911 magazines are single stacked mags in that each bullet sits on top of the other in the magazine. So the magazine is pretty narrow. M&P .45s are called double stacked and the bullets in the magazine sit at an angle to each other to allow more bullets in the mag. So, M&P mags are considerably wider tha 1911 mags. So, no, the same mag carrier won't fit both. there are some 1911 guns that have double stacked mags, but I figure you weren't talking about that.

 

[MP1SG]

Most 1911 magazines are single stacked mags in that each bullet sits on top of the other in the magazine. So the magazine is pretty narrow. M&P .45s are called double stacked and the bullets in the magazine sit at an angle to each other to allow more bullets in the mag. So, M&P mags are considerably wider tha 1911 mags. So, no, the same mag carrier won't fit both. there are some 1911 guns that have double stacked mags, but I figure you weren't talking about that.

Dam, Thanks for the reply, as luck would be i own alot of 1911 mag carrier's. Last question do you know if a holster for a Glock 19/23 would fit the M&P 45c.
Thanks again

 

[walkin' trails]

I don't have an M&P 45 Compact - I have the full size. Some Glock holsters might fit SOMEWHAT, and some likely will not. I just tried my full size in a High Noon pancake for a Glock 17/22. It would fit after removing the tension screw, but just barely, and its not a great fit, either. The M&P trigger guard is a bit wider than the Glock's. Some of the generic holsters might fit. Blackhawk SERPAs for the Glock 21 also fits the M&P. My M&P was loose in a couple of leather holsters for a G21.

 

[Arthury]

I seriously doubt any of the polymer guns in the market use a standard size mag since each manufacturer designs and make their own guns.

The 1911, on the other hand, is off patent and the specs are generally followed.