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The Wilson Combat ETM 1911 Elite .45 ACP 8-round magazine is built for shooters who demand reliability in their 1911 platform pistol—whether you're running competitions, duty carry, or serious defensive work. Wilson Combat engineered these magazines with three decades of 1911-specific experience, focusing on the details that separate a magazine that works from one that works every single time. The ETM's engineering tackles the real failure points: feed lips that crack under stress, springs that lose tension, and followers that allow rounds to nose-dive into the magazine well.
The body is formed from extra-thick stainless steel with carefully engineered curve radii designed to eliminate stress concentration points that lead to feed lip failure. The witness holes are positioned toward the rear of the magazine to enhance overall structural integrity. Wilson Combat's proprietary welding, deburring, and polishing process creates an unusually strong seam that runs smooth and snag-free, letting the follower move without resistance and the magazine seat cleanly in your Gov't Model 1911's mag well. That smooth seam matters when you're loading under pressure or in less-than-ideal conditions.
The non-tilt follower is molded from self-lubricating polymer that fully supports your ammo stack, eliminating the double feeds and hang-ups that come from follower tilt. Wilson's design also reduces spring tension compared to standard magazines, which means easier loading with the slide closed and longer spring life overall. The polymer base pad gives you a solid purchase point—even with wet hands—and comes off easily for cleaning. Round-count numbers stamped on the body help you track and rotate your magazines to monitor performance over time.
Available in Silver or Black Oxide finishes, the ETM fits any Gov't Model .45 ACP 1911. The ETM MAX variant features heat-treated flatwire springs engineered to resist over-compression and maintain feeding tension indefinitely, even in high-round-count or extreme-duty scenarios—Wilson Combat backs this with a guarantee. If marine environments or high-humidity storage are in your future, the MAX flatwire spring resists corrosion where conventional springs often fail.
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Firearm Compatibility | Gov't Model 1911 |
| Body Material | Extra-thick stainless steel |
| Follower Material | Self-lubricating polymer (non-tilt) |
| Base Pad | Polymer |
| Available Finishes | Silver, Black Oxide |
| Model | 500B |
Yes—the Wilson Combat ETM 1911 Elite magazine is designed for Gov't Model .45 ACP 1911 pistols and holds 8 rounds. It seats cleanly in standard 1911 mag wells.
Both use Wilson Combat's engineered body and follower design. The ETM MAX features heat-treated flatwire springs that resist over-compression and maintain feeding tension indefinitely. Wilson Combat guarantees the MAX flatwire spring will never require replacement, even under high round counts or daily extreme-duty use. The MAX spring also resists corrosion in high-humidity or marine environments—a common cause of conventional spring failure.
Numbers 1 through 10 are stamped on the bottom of each magazine. Use them to mark and rotate your magazines so you can track usage and performance across your magazine rotation.
Yes. The polymer base pad removes easily for cleaning and provides a secure grip point even when your hands are wet.

SKU: 121687182 • Width: 2in • Height: 0.5in • Depth: 5.9in • Weight: 0.2oz





Availability: In Stock
The Wilson Combat ETM 1911 Elite .45 ACP 8-round magazine is built for shooters who demand reliability in their 1911 platform pistol—whether you're running competitions, duty carry, or serious defensive work. Wilson Combat engineered these magazines with three decades of 1911-specific experience, focusing on the details that separate a magazine that works from one that works every single time. The ETM's engineering tackles the real failure points: feed lips that crack under stress, springs that lose tension, and followers that allow rounds to nose-dive into the magazine well.
The body is formed from extra-thick stainless steel with carefully engineered curve radii designed to eliminate stress concentration points that lead to feed lip failure. The witness holes are positioned toward the rear of the magazine to enhance overall structural integrity. Wilson Combat's proprietary welding, deburring, and polishing process creates an unusually strong seam that runs smooth and snag-free, letting the follower move without resistance and the magazine seat cleanly in your Gov't Model 1911's mag well. That smooth seam matters when you're loading under pressure or in less-than-ideal conditions.
The non-tilt follower is molded from self-lubricating polymer that fully supports your ammo stack, eliminating the double feeds and hang-ups that come from follower tilt. Wilson's design also reduces spring tension compared to standard magazines, which means easier loading with the slide closed and longer spring life overall. The polymer base pad gives you a solid purchase point—even with wet hands—and comes off easily for cleaning. Round-count numbers stamped on the body help you track and rotate your magazines to monitor performance over time.
Available in Silver or Black Oxide finishes, the ETM fits any Gov't Model .45 ACP 1911. The ETM MAX variant features heat-treated flatwire springs engineered to resist over-compression and maintain feeding tension indefinitely, even in high-round-count or extreme-duty scenarios—Wilson Combat backs this with a guarantee. If marine environments or high-humidity storage are in your future, the MAX flatwire spring resists corrosion where conventional springs often fail.
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Firearm Compatibility | Gov't Model 1911 |
| Body Material | Extra-thick stainless steel |
| Follower Material | Self-lubricating polymer (non-tilt) |
| Base Pad | Polymer |
| Available Finishes | Silver, Black Oxide |
| Model | 500B |
Yes—the Wilson Combat ETM 1911 Elite magazine is designed for Gov't Model .45 ACP 1911 pistols and holds 8 rounds. It seats cleanly in standard 1911 mag wells.
Both use Wilson Combat's engineered body and follower design. The ETM MAX features heat-treated flatwire springs that resist over-compression and maintain feeding tension indefinitely. Wilson Combat guarantees the MAX flatwire spring will never require replacement, even under high round counts or daily extreme-duty use. The MAX spring also resists corrosion in high-humidity or marine environments—a common cause of conventional spring failure.
Numbers 1 through 10 are stamped on the bottom of each magazine. Use them to mark and rotate your magazines so you can track usage and performance across your magazine rotation.
Yes. The polymer base pad removes easily for cleaning and provides a secure grip point even when your hands are wet.

SKU: 121687182 • Width: 2in • Height: 0.5in • Depth: 5.9in • Weight: 0.2oz