Register Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) I am new to USPSA and after shooting production I wanted to try SS with a 1911 I have. All my mags are 7 rounders. Will this put me at a disadvantage? Should I just get some 8 rounders? Edited March 12, 2010 by Register Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yes,you need 8 rounds mags. Then you can start with 8+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hello: You can start with 7 round mags and buy 8 rounders as you find them. You will have to do alot of planning when shooting single stack and carry 6 mags on your belt. Remember more is better Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If you can get some 8 rounders then get some. If all you have is 7 rounders then run watcha got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 do you NEED 8 rounders? No Is it nice to have an extra shot per mag? Absolutely. Im sure there are times when that extra round here and there would equal one less mag change or at least the ability to make up a bad shot and still stick to your reload plans for the stage. Use your 7s if its all you have. If you can get 8s, then get the 8s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 7 round mags would be really tough. 8 is hard enough. You will be at slide lock after almost every array. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 7 round mags would be really tough. 8 is hard enough. You will be at slide lock after almost every array. Yeah, or worse! Shoot an 8-round array, reload with 7 and you're doing a standing reload to finish a second 8-round array Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 7 round mags would be really tough. 8 is hard enough. You will be at slide lock after almost every array. Yeah, or worse! Shoot an 8-round array, reload with 7 and you're doing a standing reload to finish a second 8-round array oooooo.... I soooo hate slide lock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Lets not frighten this guy away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Lets not frighten this guy away Not trying to scare anyone off. Its just my opinion that 8 rounds mags are a must for SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Lets not frighten this guy away We don't have to, a Texas Star and one paper target will do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Register Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 If I picked up a few 8 rounders am I allowed to mix magazines? I thought I read some where that all your magazines had to be the same in SS. What you start with is what you must use. How are the Wilson ETM 8 round mags? Tried doing a search for good mags and could not find much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If I picked up a few 8 rounders am I allowed to mix magazines? I thought I read some where that all your magazines had to be the same in SS. What you start with is what you must use. How are the Wilson ETM 8 round mags? Tried doing a search for good mags and could not find much. i have never heard of such a rule. i have all the same magazines, but thats just cuz im OCD like that. all my match mags are CMC powermags, but at the LAMR i use the factory mag that came with my gun, then slide it back into my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If I picked up a few 8 rounders am I allowed to mix magazines? I thought I read some where that all your magazines had to be the same in SS. What you start with is what you must use. How are the Wilson ETM 8 round mags? Tried doing a search for good mags and could not find much. You are probably thinking about IDPA and the rule about constant mag capacity for a entire match. In USPSA you can do pretty much anything you want as long as you do not exceed division limits. LAter, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Sorry- and to answer the question- YES 8rds are better for ya-BUT you can do the same with 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Lets not frighten this guy away Not trying to scare anyone off. Its just my opinion that 8 rounds mags are a must for SS. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) If I picked up a few 8 rounders am I allowed to mix magazines? I thought I read some where that all your magazines had to be the same in SS. What you start with is what you must use. How are the Wilson ETM 8 round mags? Tried doing a search for good mags and could not find much. The Wilson ETMs are great mags - if they run 100% in your gun. My Ed Brown loves them, as does my Springfield. My Caspian gun doesn't lock back reliably with them. Chip McCormicks and Tripps run reliably in all my guns. Before you spend $150-200 on a half dozen good mags, ask around at your club and try a few Wilsons, CMCs, and/or Tripps to see what your gun likes best. Edited March 12, 2010 by bbbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 check the classifieds too, ive seen some on here and other forums recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Z Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If I picked up a few 8 rounders am I allowed to mix magazines? I thought I read some where that all your magazines had to be the same in SS. What you start with is what you must use. How are the Wilson ETM 8 round mags? Tried doing a search for good mags and could not find much. The Wilson ETMs are great mags - if they run 100% in your gun. My Ed Brown loves them, as does my Springfield. My Caspian gun doesn't lock back reliably with them. Chip McCormicks and Tripps run reliably in all my guns. Before you spend $150-200 on a half dozen good mags, ask around at your club and try a few Wilsons, CMCs, and/or Tripps to see what our gun likes best. I have the same issue with Wilsons in my S&W 1911. Slide doesn't always lock back, which can be a killer in IDPA. They feed flawlessly so they're great for USPSA. I'm trying Tripps this year, hopefully the metal in the follower helps with the slide lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 7 rounds or 8 it's all good. One round more or less has never affected how I finished in the final standing of a match. So forgetaboutit(sp) just shoot and enjoy the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 8 round are much better especially with 8 round arrays but 7 rounds can do if need be. The key is to have reliable mags. CMC, Wilson, Tripp etc. Saw one fellow try running the 6 buck gun show special mags and it was just ugly. Numerous feed issues, and one had to be pounded out with a rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) If I picked up a few 8 rounders am I allowed to mix magazines? I thought I read some where that all your magazines had to be the same in SS. What you start with is what you must use. How are the Wilson ETM 8 round mags? Tried doing a search for good mags and could not find much. The rule you are thinking of is an IDPA rule. I use Wilson 8 rounders and Ed Brown's in my Wilson and Tripp 8 rounders in my Nighthawk. Both are excellent mags. Mike Edited March 18, 2010 by mikegot38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorkarl Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I am new to USPSA and after shooting production I wanted to try SS with a 1911 I have. All my mags are 7 rounders. Will this put me at a disadvantage? Should I just get some 8 rounders? Depending on the magazines you have, you may be able to change out the follower and spring for an 8 round set. I upgraded my Les Baer mags when I got them. Wilson Combat has "Magazine conversion kit" for about $10 (Brownells part #965-266-245DF). Chip McCormick has replacement followers for $10 (Brownels part #207-000-011DF). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 +1 on the conversion kits if they work for you. Back when I first started pre 1985 Wilson mags were 7 rounders. When he came up with 8 rounders he sold CK's and we tried them and they worked so everyone switched over. Have been using them ever since. FWIW Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Fortunately most of the stages my club runs are 8 round friendly as opposes to 6 for revo and 10 for production / L10. When I ran 7 shot mags it became a nightmare of counting under stress for me to keep track. Switched to Wilson 47D's and no longer have an "Are you smarter than a 5th grader" math test. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ah that I were young enough to have focus now that I see the use of it. - A 60 something boomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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