The quality is evident. The 8-rounders fit into the Colt 1911 (Series 70 MK IV) without any trouble.
In this overall view, you can see the familiar magazine catch notch in both magazines; my standard magazine (on the left) and the Cobra (on the right). The Cobra has numbers stamped by its counter holes, although my lighting did not do it justice.
This 1911 is loaded with the Cobra magazine. Note the sturdy base pad. It sure makes it easy to drive the magazine home in a hurry.
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In this side view of of the magazines, you can see the contour of a much sturdier follower than the with the G.I. and standard magazines.
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The top view illustrates the nice follower's contours and compares its more precise cradle versus the bent paperclip type follower of G.I. and standard issue magazines. The Cobra brand is on the left. I have not given these magazines an extended field test, but they load a bit more easily.
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I like the very logical and easy to recognize code info stamped on the magazine and in the box, so that you are assured that you have the right magazine for the correct firearm. These new 8-rounders are stamped 8R-45-RG.
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If you research these mags, you will note a premium price for this item. But it appears to be a nice product. I like that extra round - 9 rounds, now if 1 is in the chamber.