Bill Wilson has always been infatuated with guns. Originally trained as a watchmaker, he has been in the firearms industry since 1974, starting out with a retail store called Sportsman's Headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas. Since that humble beginning, he has built Wilson Combat into the largest and most successful custom firearms company in America.

WILSON COMBAT #500-9CD 1911 ELITE TACTICAL MAGAZINE, 9MM, FULL-SIZE, 10 ROUND, ETM BASE PAD

Introducing The Wilson Combat Next Generation ETM-9mm 1911 magazines-Now Completely Redesigned for Enhanced Reliability In the quest for flawless magazine function across a wide variety of custom and production handguns Bill Wilson has redesigned our Elite Tactical 9mm 1911 magazines to feed more smoothly, seat easier and lock back positively in a wider spectrum of guns than ever before. Our “Next Generation” ETM 9mm magazines have arrived and like other Wilson Combat Magazines will raise the bar for 1911 pistol reliability. After months of intensive research and testing by Bill Wilson in a myriad of custom and factory 9mm 1911’s we believe we have solved the issue of magazine reliability in a single stack 9mm 1911. These Next Gen ETM magazines have a redesigned tube with a small front ramp to prevent nose down feeding with short or hollow point rounds. A redesigned back spacer accommodates a wide variety of long-loaded ammunition and a stainless steel follower and extra power spring ensure slide lockback even in guns with marginal or incorrectly fitted slide stops. These are the finest magazines made for the 9mm 1911 platform and have been rigorously tested by our cadre of professional shooters. Bill Wilson himself has logged over 10,000 rounds of various factory and reloaded 9mm ammunition to develop these magazines which are suitable for competition or tactical use. The Next Generation of 9mm 1911 reliability is available now. Compact versions are coming soon. Fits full size 9mm 1911 10 round capacity with numbered tube Easy to load and seat with the slide in battery Positive slide lock when empty Superb feeding with a wide range of ammunition types Steel follower for flawless slide lock-even with marginal pistols The Stainless Steel ETM has the Strongest Magazine Tube Yet Developed, Virtually Eliminating Feed Lip Cracking, Tube Spread and Cracking and General Fatigue Proprietary Multi-Step Tumbling and Finishing Process Provides Smooth Follower Operation and Insertion into the Weapon Observation Slots Moved to the Rear of the Tube, Located Exactly Where They Need to be to Maintain the Structural Integrity Removable Base Pad for Easy Maintenance and Versatility with Different Base Pad Options No-Risk Service Policy - If the tube spreads or cracks from normal use, We Replace It!

WILSON COMBAT 1911 FULL SIZE MAGAZINE - 9 ROUND BLACK .38 SUPER

Legendary magazines are so inherently reliable they'll make virtually ANY 1911 pistol function EVERYTIME, including YOURS! Product Description Fits the 1911 Government and Commander. These .38 Super magazines have standard base pads that are removable for easy maintenance and are designed to provide a sure grip when pulling the magazine from a pouch. They feature an aircraft grade stainless heat treated tube with witness slots on both sides. The fiber-fill nylon self lubricating follower has an extended skirt to maximize creep from the tube when the magazine is empty. The magazine spring is made from high tensile strength heavy duty wire for enhanced feeding and is able to remain fully loaded for long periods of time without damage. No other 1911 magazine can compare for proven inherent reliability and durability. Selecting the Correct 1911 Magazine: If the grips on your 1911 measure 4" to 4-1/4" long, you have a Government/Commander length grip. If the grips on your 1911 measure 3-1/2" long, you have an Officer/Defender length grip. Please check grip length before ordering.