Sad they quit making these mags

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11-25-23, 17:32
ubet

Sad they quit making these mags

I bought the last two of the vickers duty wc mags from brownells. I’ve used them since they came out and really liked them. It’s a bummer they spilt the sheets and won’t be making these anymore. They were really expensive but I liked them and had great luck with them.

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11-25-23, 18:48
Sam

Wilson stopped selling all Vickers product. The drama was discussed adnauseum several weeks ago.
11-25-23, 19:08
Pappabear

It seems like I bought some of those, but those baseplates look different. Maybe its just the picture.

PB
11-25-23, 19:19
ubet

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Originally Posted by Pappabear

It seems like I bought some of those, but those baseplates look different. Maybe its just the picture.

PB

They had a low profile base plate option too. I used those in my carry guns.

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11-25-23, 21:18
26 Inf

Perhaps in a bit they'll begin selling them again under a different name.
11-25-23, 21:37
ubet

I was wondering about that. I sure hope so

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11-26-23, 05:00
markm

So what is it that made these better that other "clips"?
11-26-23, 06:36
Diamondback

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Originally Posted by 26 Inf

Perhaps in a bit they'll begin selling them again under a different name.

I was hoping LAV had the rights and could find a new manufacturing partner; he's gonna need all the financial help he can get now that he's scheduled for Jackboot Passaround Party on top of his medical bills. (Let's be real... prison medical care, LOL. *Cancer* care on the inside? Fuggedaboutit...)
11-26-23, 09:10
ubet

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Originally Posted by markm

So what is it that made these better that other "clips"?

They only have a sight hole in the back and one for the mag catch. Being sealed seemed to let a lot less debris in. The follower has scalloped edges to help it pass through any debris inside the magazine, allowing it to sluff off sand. The base plate is bigger and flared and easier to grab, whether removing from a magazine carrier out of it had became stuck in the weapon.

But in my experience I never had one failure with them. I have a couple other Wilson mags, a chip mcormick, some kimbers and had a few other various ones at one point all of them gave me hiccups somewhere. Carrying a mag in my pocket, it usually ends up with lent in it, these don’t because they’re a more sealed design. Being more sealed seems to make them more rigid.

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11-26-23, 17:36
markm

Cool. I have like two mags and an old 1911. I've had Wilson mag fail and everything in between.
11-26-23, 21:11
ubet

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Originally Posted by markm

Cool. I have like two mags and an old 1911. I've had Wilson mag fail and everything in between.

I’ve used mine for about 10,000+ rounds now, no mad failure yet with them. Watch I just jinxed myself

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11-27-23, 09:36
markm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubet

I’ve used mine for about 10,000+ rounds now, no mad failure yet with them. Watch I just jinxed myself

That's impressive. I'd be loyal to these mags too.
11-27-23, 10:15
Pappabear

Is the goto way to identify these mags is no holes in the side? And did they ever make 10 rounders?

PB
11-27-23, 16:50
ubet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappabear

Is the goto way to identify these mags is no holes in the side? And did they ever make 10 rounders?

PB

Yes and yes. And by the baseplate.

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11-28-23, 14:04
Gary1911A1

I'm sure if Wilsons tweaked a few things here and there they could make a version of this magazine without patent infringement. I also have several of these magazines and they run well.
12-01-23, 20:54
DaBigBR

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Originally Posted by Diamondback

I was hoping LAV had the rights and could find a new manufacturing partner; he's gonna need all the financial help he can get now that he's scheduled for Jackboot Passaround Party on top of his medical bills. (Let's be real... prison medical care, LOL. *Cancer* care on the inside? Fuggedaboutit...)

Unless he's been sentenced or you know something, we don't really know any of that yet. The fact that he had already pled guilty by the time the indictments were announced means he is likely cooperating with the government in prosecuting the other defendants. His likely non-existent criminal history, age, health, military service, etc. make it unlikely that he will guideline very high for potential time.
12-03-23, 21:35
SteyrAUG

Quote:

Originally Posted by markm

Cool. I have like two mags and an old 1911. I've had Wilson mag fail and everything in between.

I have a WWI vintage 1911 and so long as I use GI mags, it runs.
12-03-23, 21:39
Pappabear

I was told by an old school 1911 Gsmith that he tested all his guns with 7 round colt mag. The only true test for reliability.

PB
12-04-23, 07:07
markm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

I have a WWI vintage 1911 and so long as I use GI mags, it runs.

I definitely prefer a standard 7 round mag.
04-03-24, 06:53
PLCedeno

Currently 7 round Colt mags seem hard to find. Brownells and others are out of stock.
04-07-24, 18:53
MarshallDodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappabear

I was told by an old school 1911 Gsmith that he tested all his guns with 7 round colt mag. The only true test for reliability.

PB

They can be hit and miss.

I always liked the Chip McCormick Shooting Stars. I think they call them the Classic now.
Chip sold the business to Wilson before he passed away and I haven't paid much attention since.
04-07-24, 19:07
Diamondback

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarshallDodge

They can be hit and miss.

I always liked the Chip McCormick Shooting Stars. I think they call them the Classic now.
Chip sold the business to Wilson before he passed away and I haven't paid much attention since.

I'm restandardizing on Wilson ETM's (500-45FS10 - if I'm limited to 10 by WA law might as well go UP to that), used Shooting Stars 20 years ago. Would you be interested in talking sale or trade?