Description
Mec-Gar has manufactured magazines for major firearm producers and military contracts since 1965, and this 1911 full-size magazine reflects that production background. It is a straightforward, no-compromise replacement or spare for any standard Government or Commander-length 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, and it fits flush with the grip frame rather than adding length below it — useful for carry or competition where a protruding baseplate would be unwanted.
The tube is made from heat-treated carbon steel, which keeps the walls rigid under the pressure of a compressed spring and resists the kind of deformation that can cause feed failures. The follower is also heat-treated stamped steel — a captured design that guides each round consistently toward the chamber without the tipping or canting that can result from a follower with too much play. The spring itself is wound from high-tensile music wire, chosen for its ability to maintain consistent force through thousands of compression cycles without taking a set.
The nickel finish on this variant — designated MGCG4507N by Mec-Gar — provides a degree of corrosion resistance that bare carbon steel alone does not, which matters if the magazine is carried against the body or in humid conditions. The metal floorplate is welded in place and sits flush with the bottom of the grip, keeping the overall profile clean and eliminating the possibility of the baseplate separating under a hard drop. For a shooter running a 1911 as a primary carry pistol or a dedicated range gun, having magazines built to the same standard as OEM factory units is a practical baseline to work from.





