[A.I.shooter]

Title says it all, what is best flush fit mag for a commander 45acp? I've got plenty of etm mags for range and reloads, but I'd like a flush fit for a bobtail gun for primary carry. Thanks

 

[Squidsix]

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[Merton]

CMC Shooting Star without question for me. They have never let me down in decades.

 

[blamo]

I use Shooting Stars and Tripp Cobras for flush fit.

 

[A.I.shooter]

Thanks. On the chip mags, which ones, 7 or 8 rd, shooting star or match grade?

 

[Squidsix]

For any flush-fitting magazine, I strongly recommend 7-round capacity. Yes, people have made it possible to fit 8 rounds in that mag body, but in many shooters experience, the 7-round versions will be more reliable more of the time. You mentioned this was for carry, vice range or competition use. For carry: stick to 7 round mags when selecting flush fit models.

 

[A.I.shooter]

That was my understanding also, some guys suggest putting the Tripp super 7 springs(maybe incorrect name). Maybe that was in the 8rd 47d body.

 

[blamo]

Thanks. On the chip mags, which ones, 7 or 8 rd, shooting star or match grade?

Shooting Star. For flush fit on my carry, 7 has my trust.

 

[Vortec]

Shooting Star magazines are great, I also like Wilson 920 magazines. Whichever you choose, be sure and fully load them and let them set for a few days/weeks. They become more reliable that way.

920 Series | 1911 Magazine | .45 ACP | Full-Size | 8 Round (shopwilsoncombat.com)

 

[Merton]

Thanks. On the chip mags, which ones, 7 or 8 rd, shooting star or match grade?

I use the 8's. When I carry with them I have one in the chamber and 7 in the mag. I do have a few of the 7 round and I completely understand the theory behind them and if I personally wanted to remove every possibility of error that I may, I'd go with the 7's. Still, I can't really count any failures in the 8 round mag's, so I personally believe that it comes down to what makes you comfortable.

I would rather go down a round in a CMC mag than trust another brand. They have been that reliable for me and I am very impressed.