Everytime I've been in the market for 1911 magazines I'm always confused about the frame/magazine sizes. Please correct me if I'm wrong:
There are generally four frame sizes, which necessitates only two standard magazine sizes for flush fit.
- Government and Commander require full-size 7 round magazine.
- Officer and Defender require compact-size 6 round magazine. These frame sizes can also accept full-size magazines and function normally but the magazine will extend beyond flush.
Yes? No? Maybe?
There are generally four frame sizes, which necessitates only two standard magazine sizes for flush fit.
- Government and Commander require full-size 7 round magazine.
- Officer and Defender require compact-size 6 round magazine. These frame sizes can also accept full-size magazines and function normally but the magazine will extend beyond flush.
Yes? No? Maybe?