Mec Gar vs Wilson Combat magazines

[RFSOD48]

The Mec Gar magazine is what Springfield Armory supplies for the 1911, how does it compare to the Wilson Combat magazine?

 

[Annihilator]

My SA RO Operator is a 9mm, not sure what mags they are, but so far no issues, work good

 

[Sld1959]

I have always found mec gar to be a quality magazine. I have never noticed a functional difference in the two.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I don't have either for nor a 1911, but do have some (mec-gear) for other guns that work great.

 

[Old_Me]

i have several MecGar and just as many Wilson Combat. and for my Glocks, i only buy Glock factory mags.

they work flawlessly.

i only stay away from Promag, only because i have read way too many horror stories.

i should point out, that my bro-in-law works for a company, Metal Form, and they make Wilson Combat magazines, and stamp the Wilson name brand on them. as well as they make magazines for other companies.

I also have "Advanced Tactical" mags, that are made for the Rock Island 1911's. in fact, when you go to the RIA website to order mags, you get redirected to Advanced Tactical.

very good magazines here as well.

 

[HansGruber]

I've used both, and my carry mags for 1911's are across the board Wilson 47's or ETM's.

That being said...my Wilson Combat X9's magazines?

Made by Mec-Gar for Wilson...so, go figure.

 

[javbike]

I also have both they work great but I have two cheap ones from mags warehouse that work great also they were 11.99 and free shipping

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

i have several MecGar and just as many Wilson Combat. and for my Glocks, i only buy Glock factory mags.

they work flawlessly.

i only stay away from Promag, only because i have read way too many horror stories.

i should point out, that my bro-in-law works for a company, Metal Form, and they make Wilson Combat magazines, and stamp the Wilson name brand on them. as well as they make magazines for other companies.

I also have "Advanced Tactical" mags, that are made for the Rock Island 1911's. in fact, when you go to the RIA website to order mags, you get redirected to Advanced Tactical.

very good magazines here as well.

Promag has been really sucking!

 

[Susquash]

I purchased a MecGar magazine for my AMT Hardballer a few years ago. Shortly after I was demonstrating a drill for a recruit class and the magazine litterly came apart as I reloaded. It went into the trash and have not purchased MecGar since. I have used both Chip McCormick and Wilson with no problems. Just my 2 cents.

 

[HansGruber]

I’ll add:

MecGar is the OEM magazine supplier for Beretta, Sig, Tanfoglio, among other manufacturers.

These are not companies known for junk magazines.

Just saying.

 

[Bassbob]

I prefer Wilson or Kimber mags for 1911s.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I use Mec gar replacement mags for my worn out ‘92 Sig228 factory mags. Have not had any issue with the Mec Gar mags and thousands of rounds

 

[HayesGreener]

I do not have and Wilson Combat mags so I cannot compare. I do have buckets of MecGars for my 9mm Sigs and they function fine over thousands of rounds.

 

[RFSOD48]

I just ordered 3 mec-gar match grade to try. Thanks for the input.

 

[ddeuce22]

My Ronin came with a MecGar and I have not had any issues with it yet. I also own a few Wilson Combat 47's and ETM's and those also have not let me down. I can't imagine that MecGar makes a notoriously shitty magazine. Both work perfectly for me. Just my experience.

 

[Pitdogg2]

If Mec-gar makes the Wilson/Vickers .45 mags, they did a terrific job!!