I would not paint a 1911 magazine. Most of it would rub off, even oven-cured. And with the mag in the pistol or in a pouch, what difference does it make if it's stainless steel.

 

Stainless mags....

Stainless steel mags are better than regular steel mags since they won't rust as easy. If painting a mag black for the "look" will make you feel better, go for it.

However, most experienced shooters have better ways to spend money than painting a magazine just to look cool..... mags are usually in the gun or in a mag pouch and most people don't even see the mag.....

 

As a test of the durability of DuraCoat, I painted a mag with their DC463 several years ago. The coating has worn some, but not as much as I expected. It sorta looks like the wear on a non-painted blued mag.

 

Hello,
I have a dark black Kimber and like my Kimber Tac-mags but can only get in stainless.

Kimber's TacPro mags are made by CheckMate. You can get CheckMate mags in blue. I think the TacPro mags have wadcutter feed lips, the CheckMate patented follower (CMF), and extra power spring. Find a CheckMate mag with those features in blue and you're set. I don't think you can get the odd TacPro base plate on the CheckMate branded mags, though.

http://www.topgunsupply.com/magazines/1911/check-mate.html

 

Thanks all. Just want less noticeable when carrying. Thinking of media Bead blasting one.

 

Just want less noticeable when carrying

If it's only the bottom of the mag that bothers you, paint away! Should be little or no wear there.

Fine sand blasting works better to hold the DuraCoat. Just make sure the sand is kept well away from the painting area. DuraCoat does not like silica.

 

Power Mags are pretty good and they now have Combat Power Mags in blackened stainless steel. That will let you keep a low profile without having to worry about an applied coating adding thickness or scuffing off.

But just how are you carrying that your reload magazine is in view?

http://www.cmcmags.com/combatpowermags.html

 

Well got them bead blasted. Might be good for me. But guess if not I have a good base to spray in DuraCoat

 

But guess if not I have a good base to spray in DuraCoat

Scuff that surface a little with some ScotchBrite® before spraying on the DuraCoat.

 

What's wrong with a 99 cent can of spray paint from WalMart? If it scuffs, spray again.

Jeff

 

Got some caliber ceramic paint. Looks pretty good. Going to wait week before using see how well it holds up.


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I had my blackened Wilson 47d's duracoated black. they looked a bit worn after several years. Our rules stipulate that only black or dark magazines can be carried in an open top mag holder. I have had no issue with them.

 

Why not buy the Melonite WC mags?

 

I started off with 4 Kim Pro Tac. Was able to sell 3. So I had this one that I bought the WC spring/follower for.
I did get 47OXCB for of then new, just wanted to see if this works or if anyone has done this.