The Mec-Gar MGCGOV9LB delivers reliable feeding and extended capacity for full-size 1911 pistols chambered in 9mm. This premium magazine combines Italian precision manufacturing with carbon steel construction to provide consistent performance across thousands of rounds. Shooters gain three additional rounds over standard 6-round magazines while maintaining the proven reliability Mec-Gar magazines are known for.
What Makes This Different
Mec-Gar manufactures magazines for major firearms companies worldwide, bringing OEM-level quality to the aftermarket. The MGCGOV9LB features heat-treated carbon steel construction with a corrosion-resistant black finish that outlasts standard blued magazines. Advanced spring geometry ensures consistent tension throughout the magazine's capacity range, reducing feeding issues common with extended-capacity designs.
Key Features
- 9-round capacity increases firepower by 50% over standard 1911 magazines
 
- Heat-treated carbon steel body with black anti-corrosion finish
 
- High-tensile music wire springs maintain consistent pressure
 
- Polymer follower reduces friction and prevents jamming
 
- Welded base plate construction eliminates separation under stress
 
- Compatible with all full-size 1911 pistols in 9mm Luger
 
- Witness holes allow quick round count verification
 
Extensive testing by competitive shooters and law enforcement agencies validates the MGCGOV9LB's performance under demanding conditions. The magazine functions reliably with various 9mm loadings from 115-grain practice rounds to 147-grain defensive ammunition. Temperature extremes from -20°F to 140°F show no impact on feeding reliability or spring tension retention.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 9 rounds of 9mm Luger/.380 ACP
 
- Material: Heat-treated carbon steel body
 
- Finish: Black anti-corrosion coating
 
- Spring: High-tensile music wire
 
- Follower: Self-lubricating polymer
 
- Base plate: Welded steel construction
 
- Compatibility: Full-size 1911 pistols in 9mm
 
- Country of origin: Italy
 
Professional armorers and competitive shooters choose Mec-Gar magazines for their consistent dimensions and proven track record. The MGCGOV9LB represents decades of magazine engineering expertise applied to the classic 1911 platform. Quality control standards exceed military specifications, ensuring each magazine meets exacting tolerances required for reliable function.