Safe to run an 8 round in gun that come stock 7 round?

[knighthawk06699]

Ok so here is my question, I have a Para LTC it came with two 7 round mags. On the side of the case it says 7+1. What I was wondering is if I bought some nice 8 round mags like from Wilson Combat will they work safely and reliably in my Para? At times I use my Para for a carry gun so I need it to be reliable and so far it has been flawless. I would just like to have that extra round.

[Karl/PA]

Personally, I would trust anything that came from Wilson, but thats just MHO.

[knighthawk06699]

Yes me two but my concern would going with a bigger mag cause feeding issues or anything like that? More improtantly would it fit I would hate to order 70-80 bucks worth of mags and not be able to use them.

[Shawn.L]

If they are made for that gun, look for reviews on their mags. But you shouldnt have any issues if its just a larger cap mag.

I carry 13+1 in my XDSC9, the stock mag is 10, but if you mod the 40SW mag just a wee bit you can fit 13 in it. I have ran them and ran them, and I know other people who have too. No mag related issues for us.

[Karl/PA]

I would expect that it would just be a tad longer. Give them a call.

[Pa. Patriot]

The 8rnd Wilson should work fine.
There is no difference in the gun (when talking 1911 full size frame) between guns, the mag is different.

This applies to full size and "commander" size (like the LTC) 1911's

[xx AG xx]

My Para 7.45 came with 2, 7 round mags.

I bought 2 more Chip McCormack Shooting Star 8 round mags and they run flawless in my pistol.

You should not have any problems, especially if your getting Wilson Mags.

[LightningMcQueen784]

My Kimber came with a 7 round mag, but ever since I bought the Wilson Combat 8 rnd mags, thats all I use. They're a dream! works perfectly, not a single FTF or any malfunctions. I never even touch my factory Kimber mag anymore. They're well worth it. If your Para also uses standard 1911 mags, you should be good to go!

[1911]

One of my friends bought a couple of Ed Brown mags for his Kimbers a few years ago. They were very unreliable feeders. He switched to Wilson mags and now refuses to carry anything else.

I inherited the Brown mags and switched the plastic followers to metal. I lost one round capacity in the process though that doesn't bother me. They run fine now but I just use them for range mags sometimes.

[BearTitan]

The only difference should be that the 8 rounder will stick out a little bit from the magwell. I would still recommend that you buy just one mag to test for function. If it runs well, which it probably will, then buy all you need.

Good luck.

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