1911 mags

XxBatteryxX · January 16th, 2013, 23:18

So, I purchased just a straight forward 1911 the other day, and decided it needed some spare mags. Every where was out of stock, and eager to get going, I didn't want to wait for them to get more in. What I did instead is found a website that sold 1911 and mags and purchased a couple. They are on their way and I'm excited to receive them but while reading some stuff on the internet, I read that MEU mags cannot be used in a regular old 1911, is this true? If so I totally just spent $100+ on unusable mags. In the photos they look identical but I read that they valve is slightly different. Please tell me this is a nightmare!

ILLusion · January 16th, 2013, 23:29

That's BS. Whomever said that doesn't know what they're saying... as long as we're talking about Tokyo Marui here. I don't know about other brands.

XxBatteryxX · January 16th, 2013, 23:35

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Originally Posted by ILLusion

That's BS. Whomever said that doesn't know what they're saying... as long as we're talking about Tokyo Marui here. I don't know about other brands.

KJW

ILLusion · January 16th, 2013, 23:37

No idea about that. All I know, is that KJW clones off of Marui, but in my experience, it's not an accurate clone. Generally, there are fitment issues between the two platforms for some parts of the gun.

No comment on the mags. I haven't any real personal experience with their 1911 series. Sorry.

XxBatteryxX · January 16th, 2013, 23:38

Well thank you for at least replying. I'm going to cross my fingers and wish real hard that they are compatible!

EchoFourTwelve · January 17th, 2013, 01:07

If its the KJW KP07 that you're talking about then yes, the TM/TM clone mags do fit into it. I'm saying this from being an owner of one.

XxBatteryxX · January 17th, 2013, 07:28

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Originally Posted by EchoFourTwelve

If its the KJW KP07 that you're talking about then yes, the TM/TM clone mags do fit into it. I'm saying this from being an owner of one.

KJW 1911 and I accidentally bought KJW 1911 MEU mags

ARC-74 · January 17th, 2013, 07:32

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Originally Posted by XxBatteryxX

KJW 1911 and I accidentally bought KJW 1911 MEU mags

They are compatible and will fit just fine.

XxBatteryxX · January 17th, 2013, 07:42

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Originally Posted by ARC-74

They are compatible and will fit just fine.

Thank god! That's a load off my chest. I do want to start a 1911 collection, and an MEU was on the list but I didn't want to have to expedite the process.

Styrak · January 17th, 2013, 08:42

Another "yes" for the compatibility.

XxBatteryxX · January 22nd, 2013, 14:14

Got the mags today. Turns out they don't fit. Well at least I've got mags for an MEU when I purchase one :/

Towe1ey · January 22nd, 2013, 14:18

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Originally Posted by XxBatteryxX

Got the mags today. Turns out they don't fit. Well at least I've got mags for an MEU when I purchase one :/

That's interesting... I was sure that these mags would be compatible. I used to own a KP-07. What is it about the magazines that don't fit?

Edit: Actually, upon looking at the two different magazines, the only difference I could find is their colour and baseplate. Other than that, to me, they look identical...

Perhaps you could modify them in some way?

XxBatteryxX · January 22nd, 2013, 14:23

The lip (i think that's what its called) gets stuck on the inside of the slide lock, not letting the mag be fully inserted. The lip is very wide on each side compared to the one it came with

The rest, however, is exactly the same. The valves line up as do the little part where the mag release clips on

XxBatteryxX · January 22nd, 2013, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towe1ey

That's interesting... I was sure that these mags would be compatible. I used to own a KP-07. What is it about the magazines that don't fit?

Edit: Actually, upon looking at the two different magazines, the only difference I could find is their colour and baseplate. Other than that, to me, they look identical...

Perhaps you could modify them in some way?

Like I said, they are pretty much exactly the same. except for what you said. The lip or feeding thing though is a touch too wide. I'll try to sand the, down

Towe1ey · January 22nd, 2013, 14:57

I was actually referring to the baseplate, on the bottom of your magazine where your fill valve is located.

I believe you are referring to the feed lips, on the top of the magazine.

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January 16th, 2013, 23:18	#1
XxBatteryxX Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Strathroy, ON	1911 mags So, I purchased just a straight forward 1911 the other day, and decided it needed some spare mags. Every where was out of stock, and eager to get going, I didn't want to wait for them to get more in. What I did instead is found a website that sold 1911 and mags and purchased a couple. They are on their way and I'm excited to receive them but while reading some stuff on the internet, I read that MEU mags cannot be used in a regular old 1911, is this true? If so I totally just spent $100+ on unusable mags. In the photos they look identical but I read that they valve is slightly different. Please tell me this is a nightmare!

January 16th, 2013, 23:29	#2
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	That's BS. Whomever said that doesn't know what they're saying... as long as we're talking about Tokyo Marui here. I don't know about other brands. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 16th, 2013, 23:37	#4
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	No idea about that. All I know, is that KJW clones off of Marui, but in my experience, it's not an accurate clone. Generally, there are fitment issues between the two platforms for some parts of the gun. No comment on the mags. I haven't any real personal experience with their 1911 series. Sorry. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 16th, 2013, 23:38	#5
XxBatteryxX Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Strathroy, ON	Well thank you for at least replying. I'm going to cross my fingers and wish real hard that they are compatible!

January 17th, 2013, 01:07	#6
EchoFourTwelve Enjoy's Tight Groupings from behind in his Tight Pants Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto, ON	If its the KJW KP07 that you're talking about then yes, the TM/TM clone mags do fit into it. I'm saying this from being an owner of one.

January 17th, 2013, 08:42	#10
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Another "yes" for the compatibility. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 22nd, 2013, 14:14	#11
XxBatteryxX Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Strathroy, ON	Got the mags today. Turns out they don't fit. Well at least I've got mags for an MEU when I purchase one :/

January 22nd, 2013, 14:23	#13
XxBatteryxX Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Strathroy, ON	The lip (i think that's what its called) gets stuck on the inside of the slide lock, not letting the mag be fully inserted. The lip is very wide on each side compared to the one it came with The rest, however, is exactly the same. The valves line up as do the little part where the mag release clips on

January 22nd, 2013, 14:57	#15
Towe1ey Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sylvan Lake, Alberta	I was actually referring to the baseplate, on the bottom of your magazine where your fill valve is located. I believe you are referring to the feed lips, on the top of the magazine.

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