Springfield Armory 1911 Magazine - Stainless Steel

Stainless 1911 Magazine

This is a factory Springfield Armory magazine for 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP, built from stainless steel. It is a straightforward spare or replacement for owners who want a magazine from the pistol's own maker rather than an aftermarket copy. A stainless body suits a carry gun, a range pistol or a magazine that spends months in a range bag.

Features

• Stainless Steel Body — The tube is formed from stainless steel, which resists rust better than blued carbon steel when exposed to sweat, humidity or holster wear.
• Chambered For .45 ACP — The calibre is stamped on the side of the body, so you can identify it at a glance in a mixed magazine pouch.
• Single-Stack Design — Rounds sit in one straight column, which keeps the magazine slim enough to fit the traditional narrow 1911 grip frame.
• Witness Holes — Staggered holes on both sides of the body let you see roughly how many rounds are loaded without stripping the magazine.
• Formed Feed Lips — The curved lips at the top of the tube hold the top round in place and guide it up toward the chamber as the slide moves forward.
• Tabbed Follower — The follower, the plate that pushes rounds upward, carries a raised tab that catches the slide stop and locks the slide open after the last shot.
• Magazine Catch Cutout — A rectangular slot in the side engages the pistol's magazine release, holding the magazine firmly in the grip until you press the button.
• Flat Steel Base Plate — A flat plate closes off the bottom of the tube and keeps the magazine low and flush for a clean profile under a cover garment.

Fit And Construction

The magazine follows the standard 1911 pattern, a design that has stayed largely unchanged for over a century. It is built for full-length .45 ACP 1911 frames. Shorter Officer-size grips may need a compact magazine, so confirm your frame size before ordering. Because Springfield Armory makes the pistols as well, this magazine is made to that same platform.