Wilson Combat Elite Tactical Magazine ETM with Base Pad - 1911 Government/Commander 9mm Luger, 10-Round Stainless Steel

The Wilson Combat Elite Tactical Magazine ETM with Base Pad is a 1911 9mm magazine engineered for shooters who demand reliable feeding across a wide spectrum of ammunition and gun conditions. Built on decades of Wilson Combat's reputation for precision manufacturing, these 10-round stainless steel magazines are designed to function flawlessly in Government and Commander-length 1911 pistols chambered in 9mm Luger, whether you're running factory loads, competition ammunition, or handloads with shorter or hollow-point projectiles.

The ETM series represents a fundamental rethink of single-stack 9mm magazine design. The stainless steel tube incorporates a reinforced front ramp geometry that prevents nose-down feeding—a common failure point with short or unconventional projectile profiles. A redesigned back spacer accommodates long-loaded ammunition without binding, while the stainless steel follower and extra-power spring work together to guarantee positive slide lock even in pistols with worn or marginally fitted slide stops. These aren't theoretical improvements: Bill Wilson's development process logged over 10,000 rounds of mixed ammunition across numerous production and custom 1911s to verify real-world reliability.

Construction quality sets the ETM apart. The stainless tube is the strongest Wilson Combat has developed, virtually eliminating the feed lip cracking, tube spread, and fatigue failures that plague lesser magazines. A proprietary multi-step tumbling and finishing process ensures smooth follower operation and reliable insertion. Observation slots are positioned at the rear of the tube to maintain structural integrity while still giving you a clear round count. The removable base pad makes maintenance straightforward and lets you swap options if your workflow demands it.

Whether you're building a carry gun, race pistol, or tactical 1911, the ETM magazines deliver the kind of dependable feeding and lockback that separates a gun you trust from one you worry about.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction resists wear and corrosion
• Redesigned tube with front ramp prevents nose-down feeding of short and hollow-point rounds
• Stainless steel follower and extra-power spring ensure reliable slide lock-back in any 1911
• Accommodates both short-loaded and long-loaded ammunition
• Removable base pad for easy cleaning and compatibility with alternative pad options
• Smooth follower operation courtesy of proprietary multi-step finishing
• Observation slots positioned for maximum structural integrity
• Easy to load and seat with the slide in battery

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this magazine work in my 1911 with a marginal slide stop?

Yes. The stainless steel follower and extra-power spring are engineered to deliver positive slide lock-back even in pistols with worn or incorrectly fitted slide stops—a condition that causes feeding and lockback failures in standard magazines.

Does the ETM magazine feed hollow points and short loads reliably?

Yes. The redesigned tube incorporates a front ramp geometry specifically developed to prevent nose-down feeding with short and hollow-point ammunition, addressing a common failure point in conventional single-stack 9mm magazines.

Can I use different base pads on this magazine?

Yes. The removable base pad makes it easy to maintain the magazine and swap alternative pads if needed for different carry or competition setups.

What's included with this magazine?

The Wilson Combat ETM ships with the stainless steel tube, stainless steel follower, extra-power spring, and a removable base pad.