RGinIdaho Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have the Dawson's(5), Wilson ETM w/plastic followers(4) and Wilson with the new steel follower and divot in the front like the Dawson(3). I have about 2500 rounds through the combination of mags. All run 100% All seat easily All lock the slide back The Dawson's will not strip the first round from slide lock when using the the slide stop. The Wilson's will strip from slide stop every time. I believe, I need to polish the inside of the Dawson feed lips to see if it makes a difference. The Dawson's are the worst to unload, key or other tool required. The Wilson's with the metal follower are not quite as tough to unload but require a finger at the front of the first round to hold it up while pushing forward. The ETM's with plastic follower unload with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JON Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) If you are plinking all mags seem to work. The problem comes to the forefront when reloading in a match with rounds still in the mag. My experience has been regardless of which ones I have tried will not drop free during a reload with rounds remaining in the mag. Top round slides forward not allowing it to drop free. End up pulling the mag out. Very frustrating. Edited June 9, 2016 by JON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I use Tripps. If the feed lip geometry is right, they will drop free and not "mag squirt" like you describe. It's a delicate balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledoc Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 JON, I have noticed that about plinking versus a match. . . frustrating is correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolen1517 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I've different types of 9mm mags, but Tripps reload the easiest and feed the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 If you are plinking all mags seem to work. The problem comes to the forefront when reloading in a match with rounds still in the mag. My experience has been regardless of which ones I have tried will not drop free during a reload with rounds remaining in the mag. Top round slides forward not allowing it to drop free. End up pulling the mag out. Very frustrating. Try Metalform or Dawson, I've never had this issue with them. In fact they're a pain to unload, but that's not done on the clock, so small price to pay for having them drop when I want them to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I have been happy with my tripp mags work reliably for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 My Metalforms work great for the money in my pistol. I added Dawson Basepads to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almo Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Tripp Cobra has been totally reliable in 10-round 9mm. 8-round .45ACP not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdoc173 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 hands down wilson combats new ETM magazines. never fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e4effort Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 In my opinion, it depends on your gun. I tried Wilson ETM's as well as Tripp in my SA 1911 Target and neither worked very well. I ended up trying the Dawson Precisions and they worked flawlessly, but when I let a friend try them in his STI Trojan, they were double feeding and was bullets were hitting his ejector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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