1911 45ACP STAINLESS STEEL MAGAZINES 8 ROUND Reviews & Ratings

Engineered as a true 8 round magazine, this magazine has all the features of the original Ed Brown 7 round magazine that has proven itself over the last century. Features that you know it should have, like a steel follower, heavy duty spring, and super-tough base pad. The magazine tube has been lengthened and the base pad wraps around securely, to properly accommodate the 8th round while keeping the original ultra-reliable follower design. The integral base pad easily removes for disassembly and cleaning of the magazine. A special finish process makes this magazine tube and follower very slick, while staying dry to repel dirt and burnt powder. This makes it super easy to load and insert in the gun by eliminating any extra friction against the follower. The non-slip, oversized base pad allows for a secure grip no matter what the conditions. The 88 blank number templates on the bottom allows you to easily number and track usage of your mags from 0 up to 99 if you desire (think digital numbers on a standard alarm clock). If you want the most reliable, highest quality 8 round magazine you can buy, look no further!

Available in a stainless steel finish or Black Nitride for a durable, low glare, non-reflective finish

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Reviews Summary

The Ed Brown 8 Round Stainless Steel Magazines receive high praise for their construction and reliability, making them a favorite among 1911 enthusiasts. However, some users experienced issues with fit and functionality in specific models. Most agree these magazines are worth their price due to their performance and the trust they instill for carry purposes.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

85%

Reviewers consistently commend the overall quality and build of the Ed Brown magazines, noting their durability and reliable feeding performance, especially with hollow points. Many enthusiasts feel these mags outperform alternatives, justifying their higher price point.

Fit and Compatibility

55%

Several reviews mention issues with the magazines fitting certain 1911 models, with some users having to modify the magazines for proper seating. While they work well in most firearms, this theme highlights inconsistency in compatibility across different firearm brands.

Reliability and Performance

75%

Many users report that these magazines function flawlessly, experiencing very few failures to feed or eject in various shooting conditions. They are favored for use in competitions and duty carry, reinforcing the idea that they can be trusted for critical situations.

Customer Satisfaction

70%

A significant number of reviews express overall satisfaction with the purchase, with many users noting a willingness to buy more Ed Brown magazines due to positive experiences. The trustworthy nature of these products and brand reputation plays a key role in customer loyalty.

Design and Features

40%

Users appreciate design elements like the numbered base plates for easy identification and features aimed at preventing feed issues. However, some concerns exist regarding the magazine's length and compatibility with specific types of firearms.

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Completely deformed, got 2 mags bad.

Got two mags and are no good, will return them and buy from some other company, who can build them.

Fail to Feed, Doublefeed

I ordered three of these mags to use my Springfield Professional in IDPA, being that I needed 8 round mags--and these were on sale. First competition with them, I had multiple FTFs and two double-feeds. Also, several times when I was going to reload, the top round on the magazine had began to unseat. I used multiple different types of quality ammo. After leaving the match frustrated, I measured the feed angle against my SA tuned 7rd metalforms and 10rd Wilsons and found the Ed Browns sit 12degres higher than the others---I expect this was the issue. Next match I went back to my 7rd metalforms with same ammo and had zero issues. Thankfully Brownwells is the best and took these back. I'll be trying out other 8rd mags.