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Nighthawk Custom manufactures the MG0042 as a premium OEM replacement magazine engineered for 1911 pistols chambered in 45 ACP, delivering standard 8 round capacity with Government and Commander frame compatibility. This magazine is built entirely in the USA from heat treated stainless steel with precision engineering designed to maximize reliability and durability across all ammunition brands and bullet profiles.
Key Features
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Capacity: 8 rounds
- Frame compatibility: Government and Commander size 1911 pistols
- Construction: Heat treated tempered stainless steel tube and follower
- Finish: Tumbled and polished stainless steel
- Extended polymer base pad included
- Parallel feed lips for consistent cartridge positioning
- Integrated feed ramp on front of magazine tube
- Load indicator windows on magazine sides
- Laser engraved Nighthawk Custom logo
- Solid stop prevents over insertion
Special Features
- Heat treated stainless steel construction provides strength while resisting corrosion
- Tumbled and polished surfaces reduce metal to metal friction for smooth feeding and magazine changes
- Hardened steel follower engineered for positive slide lock after last round
- Integrated feed ramp on front of tube helps prevent nosedive during feeding with various bullet profiles
- Parallel feed lips position each cartridge at a consistent angle into the feed ramp
- Tool free disassembly for cleaning and maintenance
- Load indicators allow visual capacity check without compromising tube strength
- Extended base pad improves grip during magazine changes and protects magazine when dropped
- Compatible with all 45 ACP ammunition types including factory ball, defensive hollow points, and match wadcutters
Practical Benefits
- Fits all standard single stack 1911 pistols in 45 ACP chambering with Government or Commander length frames
- Reliable feeding across factory ammunition, defensive loads, match ammunition, and reloaded rounds
- Stainless steel construction ensures long service life in all weather conditions and daily carry environments
- Standard 8 round capacity provides proven balance between size and ammunition supply
- Easy maintenance keeps magazines performing through thousands of rounds
- Load indicators help shooters track round count during drills and competitions
- Premium construction eliminates feeding issues found in economy magazines
- Ideal for defensive pistols, competition guns, range training, carry pistols, and backup magazine rotation
The Nighthawk Custom MG0042 1911 45 ACP 8 round magazine is a proven platform for shooters seeking factory quality and reliable performance in their single stack 1911 pistols.
| MANUFACTURER | NIGHTHAWK |
| CALIBER | 45 ACP |
| CAPACITY | 8 ROUNDS |