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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its good, but slide does not stay open after firing last round

the magazine is great, however when firing the last round the slide does not stay open. i swapped this magazine for the factory magizine that came with it and the slide stayed open after firing the last round. be mindful of this when purchasing aftermarket magizines for a 1911.

Well Built BUT...

i bought 6 of these - PRO: this mag appears to be very well built ; i had no problem loading 8rds ; it cycled well. CON: 1- the base pad in the front part of the mag is too tall and will not allow 4 of the mags to seat in my fullsize; 3 would not seat in my Cmdr. i had to cut off at least 0.1" to get those to lock. 2- the base pad on this mag is too big and the mag body is too long for CC. even if you install the optional 'reduced' base pad, the mag body sticks well out of the bottom of the frame, increasing your 'print'. so i will not use for daily carry but these are perfect if your running a big 'magwell' funnel on your gamer or duty gun.

Cant fit 8th round

Well built but cant fit 8th round. Managed to get 8 in one but wouldnt seat. Also, hard to eject. Top round rattled a bit. I returned them

so-so

The mag body is thin and flexible giving it a somewhat cheap feel. The base plate is the same old plastic that tends to crack when dropped on a hard floor and the feed lips are sharp. On the plus side, the follower is a good design, the spring is strong and the holes on the side line up well with the rounds.