Wilson Combat magazines increase reliability in all 1911 pistols. The aircraft grade certified stainless-steel tube resists corrosion. These magazines have the thickest tube walls in the industry at .025" manufactured from 17-7 PH stainless steel. All tubes are heat-treated for maximum durability and service life. 

The ETM's new almost indestructible base pad provides a sure grip when pulling a magazine from a pistol or a tight pouch - especially in a combat or competitive situation when seconds count in reloading. If you have ever been in the rain, trying to get a traditional magazine from a wet, tight pouch, you'll really appreciate this feature - and it might save your life.

The ETM (Elite Tactical Magazine) has the strongest magazine tube yet developed, virtually eliminating feed lip cracking, tube spread and cracking, and general fatigue. It has a longer body to allow for less compression on the magazine spring with no appreciable difference in size compared to a typical magazine.  The redesigned tube with a small front ramp prevents nose down feeding with short or hollow point rounds. It also features a redesigned back spacer that accommodates a wide variety of long-loaded ammunition. 

Note: Some Kimber 1911 handguns have barrel feed ramps that are left undressed at the factory and will interfere with the ramped front of this magazine. The barrel can be easily modified by a gunsmith to provide the proper clearance required.

The Lo-Profile steel follower and extra power spring ensure slide lock back even in guns with marginal or incorrectly fitted slide stops. The ETM seats and locks in the weapon with the slide down - fully loaded. The observation slots, moved to the rear of the tube, are located exactly where they need to be to maintain the structural integrity of the tube for years and years of use.  

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.