Chip McCormick Custom
Few guns can boast longevity shown by the 1911 pistol. Created by the talented American firearm designer John Browning, it obtained several features that made it a unique handgun. The most remarkable part of the 1911 design is its single-action trigger. The travel is light, smooth, and straight, which helps keep the sights aligned until the very break and shoot accurately. The steel frame contributes to less muzzle flip and promotes shootability and control. Finally, the ergonomics of the 1911 are superb, thanks to the grip design and the location of controls.
Since the 1911 continues to be one of the most popular pistol designs, the aftermarket for 1911 parts and accessories is vast. We here want to tell you a little about one of the manufacturers of 1911 magazines - Chip McCormick Custom.
Chip McCormick Custom started in 1986, during the semi-auto pistol fever among US civilians. The company set itself to making heavy-duty 1911 magazines and soon released the famous Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags renowned for the patented follower design. The follower allowed for reliable locking of the slide after the final shot and the use of a wider, longer, and, consequently, stronger spring.
Today, the company is a part of Wilson Combat, a famous 1911 pistol manufacturer. Together, the two 1911 industry giants create the most reliable and innovative solutions for America’s beloved handgun platform.
The company is best known for the Power Mag. Chip McCormick Power Mags are top-tier products built to perform under the toughest conditions for the longest time possible. The key features of all Power Mags, regardless of caliber and size, are the all-steel follower that also functions as a spring and large high-tensile Rocket Wire spring coils.
The Chip McCormick Power Mag Plus series differs from the original Power Mag series in the even more reliable follower design. The follower remains inside the mag after the last round is fired. If the slide doesn’t lock to the rear, the construction eliminates the possibility of a follower coming into contact with the pistol receiver.
Shop for the Chip McCormick magazines known for consistent feeding and superior reliability at Gritr Sport. We carry the Power Mags, the Match Grade mags, the Classic series, traditional 8-round mags, and Chip McCormick Power 10-round mags in .45 ACP and other calibers.