Mag Wilson 8rd W/alum Base Pad Blk

The Wilson Combat Mag 8-Round Magazine with Aluminum Base Pad in Black (SKU MGWC47DAB) is a purpose-built ammunition feed system engineered for 1911 platform pistols. Wilson Combat has established a three-decade track record supplying elite military units, federal law enforcement agencies, and professional operators with magazines that prioritize feeding reliability and structural durability under sustained operational use.

This 8-round configuration balances capacity with concealability in compact 1911 frames. The aluminum base pad provides a durable, corrosion-resistant foundation that supports the magazine during loading and unloading cycles while managing impact stress from tactical reloads and administrative handling. The black finish matches standard military and law enforcement 1911 variants. Weighing just 0.19 lbs when empty, the magazine maintains the handling characteristics expected in duty-sized platforms. The compact profile—3.75 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches—suits both subcompact and officers' model frames without printing through concealment garments.

This magazine serves shooters who prioritize proven feed reliability in field conditions: undercover operators, plainclothes law enforcement, and 1911 users who cycle through high-round-count training sessions. The 8-round capacity suits shorter-slide platforms where full-size 10-round magazines create extraction complications. Wilson Combat's manufacturing standards eliminate the feeding inconsistencies common in lower-cost alternatives, ensuring rounds strip reliably from the stack without fails-to-feed or stovepiping under duty-grade ammunition.

The 1911 platform demands magazines that perform without maintenance for extended periods. Wilson Combat's design prevents spring set and follower binding—common failure modes in magazines subjected to months of loaded carry. This makes the product a core component for serious shooters maintaining readiness standards consistent with professional or competitive use.