1911 45 ACP MAGAZINE Reviews & Ratings

The second generation Brownells 1911 magazines combine heavy duty construction with the reliability you've come to expect from a century old service weapon.

The body and follower are constructed from heat treated stainless steel, with witness holes for a fast round count. Xylan~ exterior coating provides corrosion protection, as well as a slick, friction reducing finish. The skirted anti-tilt follower is mated with an extra-power spring.

The removable polymer base pad allows easy disassembly, as well as drop protection when changing magazines on the fly.

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Reviews Summary

Overall, the Brownells 1911 .45 ACP magazines are well-received for their reliability, good fit, and affordability, often performing better than OEM counterparts. While most users praise their functionality and ease of use, a few have encountered issues with fit and loading. Many customers express a strong intention to repurchase, highlighting their satisfaction with the product's performance.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Reliability and Functionality

75%

Many reviewers praise these magazines for their reliability and flawless operation across various 1911 models. Users report that they perform better than OEM magazines, feeding reliably and locking back on the last round without issues. This theme was mentioned by approximately 75% of reviewers, highlighting their satisfaction with consistent performance.

Affordability

65%

The price point of Brownells 1911 magazines is a frequent highlight among reviewers, with many noting that they offer great value when compared to higher-priced alternatives. The affordability contributes to positive overall sentiment, with about 65% of reviewers expressing appreciation for the good value for money.

Fit and Compatibility Issues

30%

While most users find the fit satisfactory, a subset reports compatibility issues with specific 1911 models. Some experienced difficulties with magazine insertion and ejection, as well as failure to lock the slide back. This concern was mentioned by around 30% of reviewers, indicating that while the majority enjoyed a good fit, there were notable exceptions.

Ease of Use and Maintenance

55%

Reviewers frequently mention the ease of loading and disassembling the magazines for cleaning, reflecting positive sentiment towards their design. Many users found them user-friendly and convenient for regular use, a sentiment echoed by approximately 55% of reviewers.

Customer Satisfaction and Intention to Repurchase

70%

There is a strong trend of customer loyalty, with many stating they plan to buy more in the future due to positive experiences. This theme highlights not only satisfaction with the product but also indicates a commitment to the brand, mentioned by about 70% of users.

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Follower will not feed

The follower got stuck in the mag body and did not push the rounds up to be fed. When it did and had FTF and fully have the slide go forward. Pistol work fine withb 6 other Springfield brand mags. THis mag fail with 2 types of FMJ 230 gr ammo.

by David V. on August 07, 2026

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first disapointment ever from Brownells

All mags in the batch stick, couldn't even get cartridges to load properly, wont feed, all went in trash can. Back to name brand magazines.

Don't waste your time

These magazines are very poorly designed. I purchased the three-pack and each of them failed to have the slide lock back on the last shot. I used them in my Colt Combat Commander and have never had the problem while using original Colt magazines. I just returned them to purchase the original Colt magazines.

Fail to feed.

I had high hopes on these magazines, they looked good, but when loading the 7th and 8th rounds tilted down and would not feed. I tried them on 2 different 1911's same results. On further inspection I found the anti-tilt follower would tilt before it begin to compress the spring and weigh less than my factory magazines. I have returned these magazines.