Finally did it!

[forddriver]

After about 10 matches and about 10 months shooting USPSA limited 10 with a USP, I finally decided it was time to upgrade guns to a more competition friendly platform. I still love my HK's but they are very lacking in the aftermarket parts world, not to mention if you can find stuff it is very expensive. So I finally decided after scouring this forum and based on the reputation of both STI and Dawson Precision I decided to go with a STI Spartan with the competition package from Dawson Precision. (Should get to the transfer store late next week!) Now the fun part, I need advice on mags.

I plan on continuing shooting in limited 10 and maybe some in Single Stack so I was looking at the:

Chip McCormick 1911 45 ACP 10 Round Stainless Steel Power Magazine

Would it be Single Stack legal to change the base plate on these or would I need a whole new set of mags?

I am hoping someone has experience with them and if they are crap what would y'all recommend?

Thanks in advanced for the advice!

[CB45]

You will need a set of 8rd mags to compete in SS. The 10 rd mags dont decrease in size when you take the base pad off. Goodluck!

[polizei1]

Yes, being major you are required to use 8rds mags only. You can switch out the basepads, I would recommend using the Dawson Precision magazines, as mine have been flawless. Another great suggestion is Tripp.

If you're getting the Spartan with the Dawson no-gap magwell, you'll need the special basepads. I'm using a Spartan with the Dawson mags and no-gap magwell and it's an awesome setup. Good luck!

Edited July 27, 2012 by polizei1

[Braxton1]

For 10-rounders, I personally prefer the Wilson 47Ts.

For 8s, I usually use the 47Ds, but have had success with the 8-round PowerMags.

The issue with the 10-rounders is the overall length of the gun. It won't fit "the box" with a 10-rounder installed.

[Mike21STI]

I've had good luck with the Wilson mags in my 45, my 9mm not so much

[Paul-the new guy]

I thought the box was for production? I use trip and have used Wilson and night hawk and STI with .45 they all seem to run

[dskinsler83]

The box is for production and SS as well is a scale

[Paul-the new guy]

Oh I had no idea.

[pjb45]

Just to be a bit more precise, the magazine can only have 8 rounds in it before the Ready.

I have had Tripp mags that easily hold nine rounds and fit in the box.

There are two separate rules in play in this discussion as mentioned: the gun/mag must fit in the box and number of rounds in the magazine at the start of the course of fire. If you want to shot minor and the gun/mag fit in the box you can have more than 8 rounds and less than 11.

[twodownzero]

I love my Tripps. Used CMCs for years, but I'm much happier with these.

[MattYvip]

I've been using Wilson ETMs for Single Stack a long time. I haven't had a single malfunction. For L-10 I'd probably go with the CMC. Congrats on the new set up by the way.

[Anopsis]

Just to be a bit more precise, the magazine can only have 8 rounds in it before the Ready.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean, because this sounds backwards.

What capacity the mags are loaded to BEFORE the start signal doesn't matter; it's how many rounds are in that mag after the beep.

Ex: if you're shooting Major in SS with .40 you can Barney with the same mag. Load 9, chamber, now you have 8+1 at start which is legal.