Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 33
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    (Chester County)
    Age
    44
    Posts
    1,995
    Rep Power
    222

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

    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.

    When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
    (Franklin County)
    Posts
    138
    Rep Power
    290310

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

    Personally, I would trust anything that came from Wilson, but thats just MHO.
    Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    (Chester County)
    Age
    44
    Posts
    1,995
    Rep Power
    222

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

    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.

    When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    PGH, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    7,490
    Rep Power
    1167024

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

    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.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
    (Franklin County)
    Posts
    138
    Rep Power
    290310

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

    I would expect that it would just be a tad longer. Give them a call.
    Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
    (Luzerne County)
    Age
    53
    Posts
    11,944
    Rep Power
    632700

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

    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

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    (Lehigh County)
    Posts
    490
    Rep Power
    14787

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

    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.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    299
    Rep Power
    16788

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

    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!

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
    (Franklin County)
    Posts
    123
    Rep Power
    1748354

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

    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.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
    (Westmoreland County)
    Age
    51
    Posts
    1,998
    Rep Power
    216102

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

    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.

    Give us a report on what you find out.
    VEGETARIAN: Native American word meaning "bad hunter"

Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Best Self Defense Round in 9MM
    By Mtbkski in forum General
    Replies: 44
    Last Post: September 27th, 2009, 09:36 PM
  2. ??? about the 6.8 spc round
    By mrnyman in forum General
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: March 24th, 2008, 08:05 AM
  3. what is this round .357 what
    By WHEELGUN357 in forum General
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: February 17th, 2008, 04:05 PM
  4. CC/OC with round chambered
    By lal in forum General
    Replies: 99
    Last Post: January 30th, 2008, 03:12 PM
  5. Replies: 18
    Last Post: December 15th, 2007, 03:20 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •