Hi
I recently purchased a second-hand 14-45.
I am quite concerned by the information I read in this website:
1911 Magazine Analysis: Following Up
If I understood correctly, the Para magazines are causing slide burrs (or at least some of the Para magazines - they might have made some amendments since then - I really don't know).
I also read that in some cases, the slide fails to lock open (after the last round has been ejected) - supposedly due to faulty magazine springs and followers.
I found many opinions regarding after-market magazines for the Para 14-45.
Some shooters recommend Wilson Combat or Mec-Gar mags, others recommend sticking with the original Para magazines, this is really confusing.
My pistol's reliability is extremely important since I carry it for self-defense.
Any advice pertaining to this issue would be highly appreciated.
Al
I recently purchased a second-hand 14-45.
I am quite concerned by the information I read in this website:
1911 Magazine Analysis: Following Up
If I understood correctly, the Para magazines are causing slide burrs (or at least some of the Para magazines - they might have made some amendments since then - I really don't know).
I also read that in some cases, the slide fails to lock open (after the last round has been ejected) - supposedly due to faulty magazine springs and followers.
I found many opinions regarding after-market magazines for the Para 14-45.
Some shooters recommend Wilson Combat or Mec-Gar mags, others recommend sticking with the original Para magazines, this is really confusing.
My pistol's reliability is extremely important since I carry it for self-defense.
Any advice pertaining to this issue would be highly appreciated.
Al