MAGAZINE, 1911, .45 ACP, COMPACT, 7 ROUND, STANDARD BASE PAD
Upgrade your compact 1911 with the Wilson Combat .45 ACP Compact 7‑Round Magazine (Standard Base Pad), engineered for precise feeding, robust durability, and reliable performance. Built from high-grade materials with premium springs and a smooth follower, this magazine ensures dependable operation under demanding conditions. Its compact profile makes it ideal for concealed carry, range use, or tactical backup.
For more than 30 years, Wilson Combat® has supplied serious shooters and professionals with the world’s most reliable .45 ACP magazines. Trusted by elite units, federal tactical teams, training schools like Thunder Ranch, and professionals worldwide, Wilson Combat magazines are proven for unmatched feeding reliability, durability, and the ability to remain fully loaded without spring damage. We craft magazine springs from the highest-tensile heavy-duty wire for long service life, positive slide-stop engagement, and consistent feeding. Magazine bodies are formed from .025" aircraft-grade 17-7 PH stainless steel (the thickest in the industry) and heat-treated for maximum toughness. Precision dimensional tolerances ensure drop-free performance and smooth round presentation when used with pistols and ammunition within proper specifications.
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 7 rounds
- 1911 Size: Compact
- Increases reliability in all 1911 pistols
- Aircraft-grade certified stainless steel tube resists corrosion
- Thickest tube wall in the industry at .025"
- Tubes are heat-treated for maximum durability and service life
- Fiber-fill nylon self-lubricating follower provides smooth round feeding
- Maximum tensile strength heavy-duty spring for long service life, enhanced feeding, and positive slide stop operation
- Removable .350" polymer base pad for easy maintenance
- No other magazine on the market can compare with proven inherent reliability, durability, and the ability to remain loaded for long periods of time without damage
Frequently Asked Questions
What pistols are compatible with this compact magazine?
It fits 1911 pistols built to compact/standard dimensions chambered in .45 ACP, including Wilson Combat Compact models.
How many rounds does this magazine hold?
This magazine holds 7 .45 ACP rounds.
Is it safe to keep this magazine loaded long-term?
Yes- built with premium springs and materials designed to hold tension and function reliably even after extended loading.
Can it feed +P or defensive loads?
Absolutely. This Wilson Combat mag is tested to reliably feed a wide range of ammunition, including +P and hollow-point loads.
What distinguishes this from the 920 Series compact mag?
While both are compact 7-round mags, this version uses a standard base pad and differs in finish and parts compatibility compared to the 920 stainless line.
| Firearm Type | Handgun |
|---|---|
| Magazine Type | 1911 Single Stack |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Handgun Type | 1911 Compact, 1911 Officer, 1911 Commander Compact |
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Manufacturer | Wilson Combat |
Full Size Magazines / Grips
- "Full size" denotes the traditional USGI 1911 frame size. Most 1911 pistols use full size magazines, such as Government length 5.0 inch and Commander length 4.25 inch 1911 pistols.
- Full size grips have a measurement of 3.0625" of center-to-center between the grip screws.
- These pistols will use full size magazines and full size grips.
Compact Magazines / Grips
- "Compact" denotes a smaller frame, such as most Officer's length 4.0 inch 1911 pistols.
- Compact grips have a measurement of 2.6875" from center to center between the grip screws.
- These pistols will use compact magazines and compact grips.
Please note that many other 1911's exist that take neither full size nor compact magazines, but instead must use proprietary magazines from their manufacturer. Some examples include the our Wilson Combat Sentinel models, the Springfield Armory EMP series pistols and the Kimber Micro series pistols.
If in doubt, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For our 1911 magazine frequently asked questions, please visit the 1911 Magazines section of our handgun FAQ page.
To view our base pad guide, please click here.
For disassembly and maintenance instructions, please click here.
Lifetime Satisfaction Policy: Our magazine tubes have a lifetime satisfaction policy. Wilson Combat will replace any magazine tube that spreads, cracks or becomes unusable during normal use. Wilson Combat magazine springs and followers are considered consumable items and may require replacing after extensive use. Polymer baseplates can break if you drop a loaded magazine on a hard surface. We recommend metal baseplates for hard use.
Ultimately it is your duty to understand all laws in effect for your location. Wilson Combat will do its best to abide by all current laws in regard to preventing sales and shipping of magazines to locations where we know they are prohibited by law.
NOTE: We will replace any non-compliant magazines for your city/state with compliant magazines on all firearms shipments to your FFL.
Please visit our Shipping Restrictions page to see the full list of rules that we must apply to the sale and shipment of magazines to various locations.
Some magazines may be subject to controls on export by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under the Commerce Control List (CCL), or other regulations. Compliance with all regulations and requirements is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.