Do all 1911 use the same magazines?

The answer is NO. Although they are typically interchangeable within frame sizes, and often between some frame sizes 1911 magazines are not universal across the board. The 1911 pistol is one of the most famous handguns in the world. It’s so popular that most manufacturers offer their own version.

How long can you keep a 1911 magazine loaded?

Some ammunition manufacturers recommend rotating service-related ammunition as little as every six months. By following that guide line, magazines would remain fully loaded a maximum of six months before being unloaded and reloaded.

Should pistol magazines be oiled?

Wipe down the inside of the tube, the follower and the spring with a clean patch to get any remaining junk off, but don’t oil any of the magazine parts or the magazine body. You want to keep the magazine dry on the inside, because oil will just attract more junk.

Where is Rock Island Armory?

The Rock Island Armory 1911 series is a product line of single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistols. They are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines, and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada….Rock Island Armory 1911 series.

RIA 1911 series
Sights	fixed G.I. (FS model)

Is it OK to leave 1911 mags loaded?

Using the spring (loading and unloading the magazine) frequently will cause it to wear out as well. Some springs may stay loaded for decades and still function, and others might wear out after a much shorter period of time. So just to be safe, the best practice is to rotate the magazines periodically.

What was the first 1911 pistol?

The Colt 45 was invented by gun designer John Browning and made by the Colt firearm company and is one of the most famous military handguns of all time. The M-1911 had its official birthday on 1911 when the government was looking for a reliable man-stopper to replace the wimpy 38 caliber pistols that were in service.

Do gun magazines need to be cleaned?

Yes, your magazines need to be cleaned just like your pistol does. Every so often, you’ll need to take them apart, clean them, then reassemble to keep them in good working order and ensure better operation.